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Forge Your Own Path

The David C. Frederick Honors College provides increased opportunity, incentives, and recognition for high academic attainment by students.

Opportunities
Honors students listen intently to a presenter.
Academics
Use your academic talent to make an impact.
Bird's-eye view of Honors students collaborating.
Admissions
Continue your journey through the application process.
Students have a discussion in one of the Honors College's lounges.
Research
Take the lead on incredible discoveries.

Office of National Scholarships & Post-Graduation Success

Scholar-mentors work with all Pitt students and recent alumni to identify and apply for competitive national and international awards.

Scholarships
Scholar-Mentor Lesha Greene meets with a student.

News

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Pittwire: 8 Pitt undergraduates earned Gilman Scholarships

Eight University of Pittsburgh undergraduates have been awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships for the October 2025 application cycle.

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Pittwire: 3 Pitt students were honored by the National Association of African American Honors Programs

Three students from the University of Pittsburgh David C. Frederick Honors College attended the National Association of African American Honors Programs’ (NAAAHP) annual conference in Birmingham, Alabama.

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90.5 WESA: Pitt receives $30 million alumnus gift to support full-ride scholarships for elite students

The University of Pittsburgh is expanding scholarship opportunities for some of its highest-performing students, thanks to a $30 million gift from alumnus Michael Rees.

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