Simpson Scholars - Honors Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- First-time freshman students
Other requirements
- Must apply and be accepted into the Honors Program
Overview
Geographic Scope: Simpson University undergraduate students
Focus Areas: Academic excellence, mentorship, leadership development, and community engagement
Program Overview
Honors program for academically distinguished students, providing unique opportunities during first two years at Simpson University.
Benefits and Opportunities
- Special first-semester Gateway course taught by Dr. Timothy Orr (head of Honors Program)
- Cohort bonding with other honors students
- Specially designated honors courses as part of "The Ascent" General Education Program over next three semesters
- Exclusive access to monthly VIP luncheons with invited guests from university and Redding community
- Priority registration for new classes
- Planned day trips
- Guidance and mentorship from Simpson faculty
- Individual planning sessions before finals
- Unique service opportunities
- Special recognition at graduation
Eligibility
- Must apply and be accepted into the Honors Program
- First-time freshman students
Contact Information
- Phone: (530) 226-4539
- Email: admissions@simpsonu.edu or torr@simpsonu.edu
How to Apply
Application Process
- Write a 400-500 word essay in response to the provided prompt
- Format essay as attached document
- Send essay to Dr. Timothy Orr at torr@simpsonu.edu
Required Materials
- Essay: 400-500 words
- Response to provided prompt
- Document format: Must be attached document
Essay Submission
- Email to: torr@simpsonu.edu
- Include as attachment
Questions
- Contact: (530) 226-4539 or admissions@simpsonu.edu
What Simpson University Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2020
- Grants in 2020
- 2
- Total given
- $12.07M
- Median grant
- $6.04M
- Range
- $2.08M–$9.99M
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Redding, CA.
Example grants
Simpson University · Redding, CA
To support Simpson University
$9.99M
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