Scholarship Overview

The Robert C. and Karen Ahrens ('80) was created to provide financial resources annually to support the participation of first or second year Honors College students to experience a study abroad program. To be named a Wheatley Scholar, recipients must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The selection of Wheatley Scholars shall be made each year in a manner determined by the Dean of the Honors College.

To find out more, or to apply, visit the Honors College Scholarship page, or call 540-568-7728.

Need Based
Yes

Eligibility Criteria
Freshmen, Sophomore

Special application requirements

This scholarship specifies a “need component”. To be eligible you MUST HAVE A CURRENT FAFSA on-file with the James Madison University Office of Financial Aid.

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Honors College
Hillcrest
MSC 1501
251 Warren Service Drive
Room 105
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
honors@jmu.edu
540-568-6953
Fax: 540-568-8079
Hours of operation:
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.