CONTINUE YOUR ASCENT TOWARD EXCELLENCE WITH THE MAHURIN HONORS COLLEGE Nurture the research and friendships established in the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in a community you already know!
Emma Harris (MHC ‘26) “If there is one thing I learned at Gatton is that life is lived in the in-betweens, in the small moments connecting the large achievements. The MHC has given me a space to experience those small moments. It is a place to laugh with other scholars, to get involved with the BG community at large, and yes at times to commiserate over how difficult college can be. As Gatton students, you guys have likely already been told many times in your life how many opportunities are out there for you and all of the great things that life has in store. This is true, but I hope you guys also know that you are already enough as you are, and the MHC can give you a space to just exist as who you already are, while still making room for all the potential you have awaiting you. “
MHC Benefits Research Funding
Prepare for Beyond
Leadership Opportunities
GAMS alumni are eligible up to $3,000 per academic year in research funding with an approved proposal on file.
The Office of Scholar Development (OSD) assists scholars in making more possible by providing application assistance to help you be competitive for national scholarships and fellowships.
Enhance your leadership skills with the MHC by participating in one, or more, of our seven social and service organizations. We have a community for you!
Katie Dudgeon (MHC ’27) “One thing I know I was worried about when I was applying to MHC was how much extra work it would be. I’m here to say: it’s not! As a Gatton alumni, you already have most of your honors elective credits completed by simply completing the Gatton curriculum.”
Affordable Excellence Automatic Scholarships
WKU provides automatic and renewal scholarships on the basis of your GPA, up to $7,500 per year ($30,000 total).
Outside Assistance
Access to federal loans are also available.
Supplemental Scholarships
Gatton Academy graduates are further awarded $10,000 per year to continue at WKU.
TopDollar Funding
You can stack awards from multiple sources, including TopDollar opportunities.
APPLY NOW
We recommend you complete your application by December 1, but we understand if you need additional time, and we provide a secondary deadline of February 1. Our final deadline is July 15 to be inclusive of prospective applicants who may be just learning about us.