HONORS PROGRAM
FELLOWS APPLICATION
Please complete the Honors Program application and have the two enclosed recommendations submitted
directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions with a postmark or hard-delivered no later than February 1.
Who may apply as a Fellow:
Applicants with a 1360 SAT I (Math and Critical Reading composite only) or 31 ACT and a 3.5 cumulative high
school GPA may apply to be Fellows in the Honors Program. Fellows are appointed annually and receive a
$20,000 tuition scholarship. The scholarship is renewable when a 3.5 cumulative GPA is maintained in addition
to active status in the Honors Program. Candidates not selected as Fellows will automatically be offered
Scholars standing in the Honors Program.
Please note: Applicants must be admitted to Oral Roberts University in order to be considered for the Honors
Program. Please ensure all credentials for admission to the university are submitted prior to the Fellows
established deadline to avoid disqualification.
Whole Person Scholarship Program:
Students may apply to both the Honors Program and the Whole Person Scholarship Program and they may be
selected for and participate in both programs, however the maximum scholarship award a student may receive
from either of these programs is $20,000.
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FELLOWS APPLICATION
Application Requirements
Please complete the Honors Program application, have the two enclosed recommendations submitted and
answer the questions below. Answers to each of the following questions should be limited to 100-150 words
(one-half to one page).
1. Why do you want to participate in the ORU Honors Program?
2. What educational or academic experiences and/or accomplishments in your life provide a foundation for
honors work at ORU?
3. The Honors Program is looking for students who demonstrate excellence in many aspects of their lives and
show promise of leadership. How do you satisfy these criteria? In what areas have you served as a leader?
4. The Honors Program places great emphasis on community service and volunteerism. In what areas have you
served as a volunteer and why?
5. Write a description of your values/personal ethics and career interests with reference to the people and
experiences that have helped to shape them. What makes you distinctive? What do you want to accomplish
in your life and why?
Please feel free to share any additional information you believe may be important to the evaluation of your
application.
In addition to the requirements listed above, please submit a typed, fully documented essay (3-4 pages with at
least five scholarly sources) on any current topic or event. We will use this essay to evaluate your writing ability
and critical thinking skills.
Applicants will be considered based on the strength of their Honors Program application and the quality of their
essay.
Questions concerning the Honors Program may be directed to:
Dr. John Korstad, Honors Program Director | 918.495.6942 | jkorstad@oru.edu
Dr. Kay Meyers, Honors Program Associate Director | 918.495.6756 | kmeyers@oru.edu
ORU Office of Admissions | 800.678.8876 | 918.495.6518 | admissions@oru.edu
HONORS PROGRAM
FELLOWS APPLICATION
Student ID# Z
(ORU issued ID# found in your acceptance letter)
Name: Phone: ( )
Last First Middle
Address: Cit y:
State or Country: Zip: Date of Birth:
(Month/Day/Year)
Gender: c Female c Male
E-mail: Citizenship:
National Merit: c Finalist c Semi-Finalist c Commended c Unknown
Number of AP courses taken (including your last semester of high school):
EDUCATIONAL DATA
High School: Year of Graduation:
Full Name of School City and State
c Home school c Public school c Private/Christian school
Indicate which of the following qualifying exams you have taken:
c Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT I) Date Score, if known
(Math and Critical Reading composite only)
c American College Test (ACT) Date Score, if known
High School GPA*: / (max)
High School Rank*: out of a total of students
* c weighted or c unweighted * If unranked: number of students in graduating class.
Names of two people completing reference forms:
What major field(s) of academic study are you interested in pursuing at Oral Roberts University?
Signature of Applicant Date
Application must be postmarked by February when applying to be a Fellow to:
ORU Office of Admissions | 7777 S Lewis Ave | Tulsa, OK 74171
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FELLOWS APPLICATION
Please complete the top portion of this form. I understand that by signing this form I willingly waive my right of
access to see this reference. I understand that this waiver is NOT required as a condition for admission.
TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT:
Applicants name: Phone: ( )
Last First Middle
Applicants address:
Street City State Zip
Signature: D ate:
TO BE COMPLETED BY A CURRENT OR RECENT ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR: The above-named applicant is
applying for admission to the Honors Program at Oral Roberts University. Please complete and return the form
by February 1.
1. How long have you known the applicant? In what capacity?
2. Please rate the applicant, in comparison to others at this education level, in the following areas:
Outstanding
Top 5%
Excellent
Top 10%
Good
Top 25%
Average
Top 50%
Poor
Lower 50%
No basis to
evaluate
Critical thinking
Oral communication
skills
Writing skills
Self-direction
Emotional stability
Academic aptitude
Responsibility skills
Dependability
Flexibility
Teachability
HONORS PROGRAM
FELLOWS APPLICATION
Recommendation must be postmarked by February 1 to:
ORU Office of Admissions, 7777 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74171.
3. Please note any strengths or weaknesses that might make this applicant more or less desirable for this
program.
4. Please summarize your recommendation of this applicant.
Name: Title:
Institution: Phone:
Address: Signature:
City: State: Zip: Date:
Outstanding
Top 5%
Excellent
Top 10%
Good
Top 25%
Average
Top 50%
Poor
Lower 50%
No basis to
evaluate
Spiritual maturity
Personal integrity
Social skills
Creativity
Leadership
Volunteer record
Ability to work with
others
Overall ranking
HONORS PROGRAM
FELLOWS APPLICATION
Outstanding
Top 5%
Excellent
Top 10%
Good
Top 25%
Average
Top 50%
Poor
Lower 50%
No basis to
evaluate
Critical thinking
Oral communication
skills
Writing skills
Self-direction
Emotional stability
Academic aptitude
Responsibility skills
Dependability
Flexibility
Teachability
Please complete the top portion of this form. I understand that by signing this form I willingly waive my right of
access to see this reference. I understand that this waiver is NOT required as a condition for admission.
TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT:
Applicants name: Phone: ( )
Last First Middle
Applicants address:
Street City State Zip
Signature: D ate:
TO BE COMPLETED BY A CURRENT OR RECENT ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR: The above-named applicant is
applying for admission to the Honors Program at Oral Roberts University. Please complete and return the form
by February 1.
1. How long have you known the applicant? In what capacity?
2. Please rate the applicant, in comparison to others at this education level, in the following areas:
HONORS PROGRAM
FELLOWS APPLICATION
Recommendation must be postmarked by February 1 to:
ORU Office of Admissions, 7777 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74171.
3. Please note any strengths or weaknesses that might make this applicant more or less desirable for this
program.
4. Please summarize your recommendation for this applicant.
Name: Title:
Institution: Phone:
Address: Signature:
City: State: Zip: Date:
Outstanding
Top 5%
Excellent
Top 10%
Good
Top 25%
Average
Top 50%
Poor
Lower 50%
No basis to
evaluate
Spiritual maturity
Personal integrity
Social skills
Creativity
Leadership
Volunteer record
Ability to work with
others
Overall ranking