Apply to the Honors Scholar Program

Create an Account

1. Visit the Hunter College Scholarship Manager and click on Prospective Student
2. Click on Create Account and check your email for the activation code for the scholarships manager system.
3. You will need your CUNYfirst ID (Student ID) to create your account.  This is provided to you when you file your admissions application.

Each scholar cohort will ask you to submit two essays limited to 300 words each.

Essay Prompt 1:
What have you learned about the specific scholar cohort of your choice that makes you interested in applying?

Essay Prompt 2:
Specific to the scholar cohort of your choice:

• Athena – Please answer all questions below in allotted word limit. Max Length: 300 words.
  • Describe a book you have read, a class you have taken, or a project that you worked on, that drives you to think you might like to major in humanities or liberal arts. How did it define your goals?
• Daedalus – Please answer all questions below in allotted word limit. Max Length: 300 words.
  • How were you first introduced to Computer Science?
  • How have you continued to develop your computer science skills? How have you sought out additional exposure to computer science?
  • Describe an experience which helped you develop your interest in computer science.
  • A wide range of perspectives ideas, and cultures make for a productive learning environment. Tell us about your background and experiences and how they make you unique and influence you.
• Muse – All questions below must be answered in allotted word limit for each question:
  • Tell us about a time you encountered a work of art in any artistic discipline (fine art, music, dance, theater, film) that resonated with you and how that informed your creative/artistic practice, or your intellectual pursuits related to the arts? (Max Length: 300 words)
  • Are you interested in being involved in the arts on campus? If so, in what capacity? (Max Length: 150 words)
  • Please list any volunteer and extracurricular activities in the arts that that you wish for the committee to know about. (Max Length: 150 words)
• Nursing – Please answer all questions below in allotted word limit. Max Length: 600 words.
  • Nurses make up the largest profession within healthcare providing round-the-clock care to all patients in many different settings. What are the elements of caring needed by a nurse today? How have you shown this in your life thus far?
  • One of nursing's most important responsibilities is to advocate for the individual, as well as, the global community. How do you think a nurse would achieve this? Have you ever advocated for an individual or group?
  • The Nursing Scholar Program at Hunter College is a rigorous, fast paced curriculum which requires students to take and excel in advanced courses such as Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, and Microbiology. In 1-2 paragraphs, please explain why you think you are prepared to take on such a rigorous curriculum and why you think you will excel in such an environment?
• Roosevelt – All questions below must be answered in allotted word limit for each question:
  • Describe an organization or government agency that is doing work that inspires you. What issue(s) are they addressing and why is it meaningful to you? What have you learned about this/these issue(s) so far, and what are some of the things you still want to know? Some issue areas you might want to discuss include but are not limited to social mobility, housing, sustainable cities, affordable education, criminal justice, human rights, economic development, public health, immigration, job security, access to voting, veterans, unions. (Max Length: 300 words)
  • Are you interested in internships in government and non-profit and civic organizations? If yes, please outline your long term career aspirations. (Max Length: 100 words)
  • Please list work, volunteer, and extra-curricular activities -- in school or in the community -- that you have participated in (including but not limited to: clubs, sports, student government, fundraisers, teaching Sunday school, 4H, journalism, local politics, nursing home visits, VFW, Rotary, etc.). Please include your public service requirement if your high school had one. (Max Length: 150 words)
• Yalow – Please answer all questions below in allotted word limit. Max Length: 300 words.
  • Are you considering a career in any or all of the following: Scientific Research (ex. chemistry, biology, physics, math, psychology), Medical School (ex. physician, dentist, veterinarian) or Allied Health fields (ex. physical therapy, optometry, genetic counseling, pharmacy etc. – excluding nursing)? Briefly describe and share any related experiences that speak to or affirm the interest(s).

No. You should chose the scholar program that best fits your interest.

Some programs may elect to invite some applicants for an interview in February if the committee feels like additional information is needed. Please note, not all applicants will be invited to interview.

Yes! You should submit a Freshmen Scholar Program application to be considered for one of the scholar programs.

Yes! You can and should apply for the Freshmen Honors Scholar Programs by propriety deadline of February 1st. All those who apply after the deadline will be considered on space availability basis only and space is not guaranteed

• I do not know my CUNYfirst ID#
  This can be located right in your CUNYfirst account as soon as you submit your CUNY application.
• Scholarship Manager says “Account not found”
  Do not forget, you have to apply for admission to Hunter College and wait 48-72hrs. Scholarship Manager will import your CUNYfirst info in that time frame, so please try again 48-72hrs after you apply.
• I received a "Sorry, this account has been locked out. Please contact your systems administrator" error. What do I do?
  Please send a message to admissions@hunter.cuny.edu with your first/last name, CUNYfirst ID# and info on the error. Your account will be reset in 1-2 business days.
• I am having trouble with the application, who can I contact?
  Feel free to send us an email at admissions@hunter.cuny.edu or live chat with us during our business hours.

Attending an information sessions is certainly one of the best ways to learn about the programs, so remember to check the schedule and register now.

You can also reach Admissions team at admissions@hunter.cuny.edu or live chat with us during our business hours.