Scholars Den

The Scholars Den is a distinctive space intended for studying, group work, casual meetings, or even a quick nap between classes.

We are honored to serve as the host location for the entire 51³Ô¹ÏÍøHonors and Scholars community as well as the Office of Engaged Learning and its distinctive programs.

The Scholars Den is a distinctive space intended for studying, group work, casual meetings, or even a quick nap between classes. Our space is designed to foster academic excellence and provide a supportive environment where students can connect, collaborate, and succeed.

Honors and scholars programs

Hilltop Scholars Six students stand in front of iconic Dallas buildings with their arms around each other

Hilltop Scholars

Hilltop Scholars is a first-year honors program that focuses on leadership and service. Students take specific courses together to build a strong academic foundation and participate in various social, cultural, and educational events to enhance their campus experience. Additionally, HSP provides opportunities for community service projects and philanthropies in the Dallas area, allowing students to make a positive impact in their community.
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Hunt Scholars

The Hunt Leadership Scholars Program provides up to 75% of tuition and fees over four years. The program enables outstanding students who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership gifts to attend 51³Ô¹ÏÍøand leave their mark on campus and within the broader Dallas community. 
Turner Scholars A group of six young adults stands together in front of a historic stone building with large windows and decorative trim. They are dressed in a mix of business casual and casual attire, including blazers, dresses, polo shirts, and jeans. They are smiling and standing closely with arms around each other, conveying a sense of camaraderie.

Turner Scholars

The Turner Scholars Program (formerly known as the Rotunda Scholars Program) is a four-year academic program that aims to help students achieve early success at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøMethodist University by promoting academic achievement, leadership, professionalism, and personal excellence.

University Honors Program Student is studying in the library with her laptop open on her lap. She sits in an armchair in front of a large window, and the picture is framed by library bookshelves on either side.

University Honors Program

The University Honors Program (UHP) prepares undergraduate students for their future by emphasizing a broad-based education in the humanities and sciences, and fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity. Students in the UHP program enroll in distinctive courses that provide opportunities to travel, complete independent research projects, and engage in Oxford seminar style coursework.
Mustang Scholars 9 Students pose wearing business casual. 5 are standing on the back row, 4 are sitting in front on a bench.

Mustang Scholars

The Mustang Scholars Program (MSP) makes an 51³Ô¹ÏÍøeducation accessible by combining it with other awards to ensure that 51³Ô¹ÏÍøtuition and fees are fully covered. Our Mustang Scholars attract highly achieving Dallas County area students.  
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President’s Scholars

The President's Scholars Program (PS) provides full tuition & fees for some of the nation's high achieving students. This program is dedicated to supporting students who have demonstrated a remarkable level of academic achievement and possess a strong commitment to making a positive impact both on campus and beyond.

Featured Honor Students

  • Portrait of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøjunior Gabrielle Gard, pictured in front of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøbuilding in a blue blazer and white button up with a blue flower pattern

    Gabrielle Gard ’22, Engaged Learning fellow and recipient of Goldwater Scholarship

    : "Carefully nurturing the cancer cells she uses in 51³Ô¹ÏÍøbiology professor Pia Vogel’s research lab is routine for 51³Ô¹ÏÍøjunior Gabrielle Gard, who has been working in sophisticated research labs since she was a junior in high school. Her dogged pursuit of hands-on research is just one of the reasons she has received a 2021-22 Goldwater Scholarship, one of the most prestigious national science awards presented to undergraduate students."

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