Scholarship Overview

The Robert C. and Karen Ahrens ('80) Wheatley Scholarship for Travel Abroad 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.