Hoffman Honors Scholars

Hoffman Honors Scholars Program scholarships are supported by a generous endowment from the estate of Hugh Hoffman, MBA ’63. Hoffman’s personal focus on community, travel, and education will be foundational for students in HHS. In Fall 2024, we welcomed our inaugural cohort of twelve students who laid the foundation for what we can expect from this program for years to come. 

All Hoffman Honors Scholars will be encouraged to participate in educational, service, and networking events aimed to help students thrive and build connections at the University of Cincinnati. 

Student Requirements in Hoffman Honors Scholars Program

• Maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average.
• Be a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student. 
• Be enrolled in one of the three HHS colleges: A&S, CCM, or LCB. Changing majors to another college will result in a loss of eligibility. 
• Attend both the Welcome Reception and Welcome Retreat in August of your first year. 
• Participate in at least 30 hours of community service per academic year, with 15 hours committed to a Cincinnati Hoffman Partner. 
  • Hofman Partners:
    • Cincinnati Museum Center
    • ALS Associated Clinics and Organizations
    • Civic Garden Center of Cincinnati
    • Cincinnati Nature Center
    • Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens
• Participate in at least 2 leadership building activities per semester, which may include:
  • Ethics training workshops
  • Warren Bennis Leadership Institute Workshops
  • Etiquette Workshops
  • Strengths Training events
  • Career or resume workshops
  • Study abroad preparation meetings
  • Meeting with Nationally Competitive Awards
• Build a community of interdisciplinary learners from across campus by participating in at least three Hoffman Honors Scholars community events per semester, such as:
  • End of Semester Celebrations
  • Community Dinners
  • Hoffman service project days
  • Performances and shows at CCM
  • Field trips to partner institutions (e.g., Cincinnati Museum Center, Civic Garden Center, Cincinnati Nature Center, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, etc.).
• Meet with the HHS program advisor at least once per academic semester (not required if students are out on coop)
• Join the University Honors Program and be a member in good standing.
• Complete the Gateway to University Honors course in your first year.

The scholarship includes the following for up to eight academic (non-coop) semesters.

• Full tuition to the University of Cincinnati
• Room and board
  • On campus room and board
  • Off campus room and board stipend as determined by financial aid each year
• Book stipend
• Study abroad funding support

We are committed to ensuring that every Hoffman Honors Scholar receives the support they need to thrive. By working individually with students, we aim to provide a seamless and rewarding experience throughout their time at UC.

Hoffman Honors Scholars will receive up to $5000 in scholarship funding for Study Abroad that can be applied to future credit-bearing study abroad opportunities. 

 Scholarship Eligibility: 

• You must fill out the Scholarship Universe Hoffman Honors Scholars Study Abroad Application in order to receive the funding. 
• Please note that you must be enrolled as a full-time student during the semester of your study abroad (12 credit hours or more, non-coop semester) to receive Hoffman Study Abroad scholarship funding.
• Study abroad must be credit bearing (come with course/class credit) or be completed as an honors experience for you to receive the scholarship.
• Students are only eligible to receive funding for experiences that take place while they are undergraduates in the Hoffman Honors Scholars Program.
• Students must be active participants in the Hoffman Honors Scholars Program and be actively meeting program requirements.

• Students cannot complete study abroad experiences after graduation and thus are not eligible to receive a scholarship for something that takes place after graduation.

  *A student’s financial aid award could be adjusted as the result of receiving a scholarship. Students should contact Enrollment Services to find out how a scholarship could affect their financial aid.

Finally, to receive this funding, we do have a few requirements.

1. You must fill out the Scholarship Universe Hoffman Honors Scholars Study Abroad Application in order to receive the funding. 
2. Email your Hoffman advisor where and when you are going.
3. Reflect on your experience. After you return from the program, write a 750 word essay describing your experiences and what you are bringing back that you learned. 
4. Share your story!  We would like to share pictures on our social media, so make sure to snap some photos for us as well. If you have any questions about what gets shared, please talk to Whitney.

Please note that a semester long study abroad and a short-term study tour have different requirements and scholarship support. If you would like to study abroad for a full semester, please talk to your Hoffman advisor and she will connect you to our financial aid office to determine your scholarship coverage.