The Capital Scholars Honors Program (CSHP) is a four-year baccalaureate experience combining an integrated core of honors-level, lower- and upper-division courses, UIS general education requirements, and any of the 23 undergraduate majors offered by UIS.The program provides academically well-prepared and motivated students a unique opportunity to develop creative thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills through a high-quality educational experience based in the liberal arts.
Focusing on the student’s total growth in the personal, academic, social, and civic arenas, the Capital Scholars Honors Program features interdisciplinary and collaborative learning and is designed to develop student talents through small classes that encourage lively exchange between students and professors. Students learn actively, applying their skills to real community concerns. Problem solving and research skills are emphasized throughout the program.
The mission of the UIS Capital Scholars Honors Program is to provide a challenging, interdisciplinary, educational experience in which well-qualified, motivated students gain understanding and leadership skills to engage the world.
The Capital Scholars Honors Program at the University of Illinois Springfield offers plenty of reasons to join, but here are just a few benefits that the UIS Capital Honors Program has to offer:
- Scholarships that range from $4,500 to $35,000 available for all students admitted to the program
- A brand new Laptop Computer -Study abroad opportunities
- A focus on building leadership skills transferable to one’s career
- A challenging, interdisciplinary and integrated curriculum that stresses critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and research skills
- Access to research and internship opportunities
- Opportunities for personal, academic, social, and civic growth
- Unlimited opportunities to participate in student governance, organizations, clubs
- The Lincoln Residence Hall – the locus of our living-learning community Automatic consideration upon admission for qualified applicants.
The program is limited to about 80 – 100 seats each fall semester and in order to be admitted, those interested should apply before May 1st prior to the Fall Start Date of their term of interest.