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Excellence Beyond the Classroom
The scholarships and programs for students who want to push their academic boundaries and lead their peers.
The Programs
Three ways to lead
At Louisburg College, we believe in “calling you out of darkness into light.” Our honors and leadership programs are designed for students who want to push their academic boundaries, lead their peers, and graduate with a resume that stands out to four-year universities and future employers.
The Taylor Honors Program rewards academic initiative with enhanced learning, travel opportunities, and specialized faculty advising.
Program benefits
- Merit scholarship: all Taylor Honors Program students receive an exclusive merit scholarship each year in recognition of their achievement.
- Travel experiences: all-expense-paid cultural and educational excursions (past trips include white-water rafting, museum tours, and theatre performances).
- Honors distinction: an honors notation on your transcript and a distinctive honors cord at commencement.
- Priority registration: be the first to select your classes each semester.
How to qualify
- Maintain excellence: a minimum 3.0 GPA and no less than a “B” in honors coursework.
- Curriculum: complete 12 hours of honors-designated coursework.
- Application: selection is based on high school GPA and standardized test scores. Finalists are invited for an on-campus interview in the spring.
This prestigious program is one of Louisburg’s “crown jewels,” offering a cohort-based leadership experience for female students from the Southeast.
The Whitehead Grant: $8,000
Recipients of this substantial grant-funded scholarship receive $8,000 annually to support their education.
The WLP experience
- Residential living: selected scholars live together in the historic Joyner House, creating a close-knit supportive community.
- Leadership development: a structured series of speaker events, community service projects, and professional mentorship.
- Eligibility: open to Christian female students from select Southern states who demonstrate financial need and are entering their final year at Louisburg.
Leadership at Louisburg isn’t just about the classroom—it’s about the impact you make on campus.
Resident Advisors (RAs)
RAs are the frontline leaders of our residence halls. They build community, ensure safety, and gain vital crisis-management skills. The perk: RAs receive a housing stipend or compensation and extensive professional training.
Diversity Peer Educators (DPEs)
DPEs advocate for social justice and plan campus-wide cultural initiatives, including Hispanic Heritage Month and Black History Month. The perk: priority is given to students who are Federal Work-Study eligible, allowing you to earn while you lead.
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
Louisburg is home to a chapter of PTK, the international honor society for two-year colleges. The perk: membership unlocks access to millions of dollars in transfer scholarships specifically for PTK members when you move on to a four-year university. Read more about Phi Theta Kappa.
Comparing Your Opportunities
At a glance
| Program | Financial benefit | Key requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Honors | Annual merit scholarship | 3.0+ GPA |
| Whitehead Leadership | $8,000 grant | Female, Christian, Southeast resident |
| Resident Advisor | Housing compensation | Good conduct & academic standing |
| Phi Theta Kappa | Transfer scholarship access | 3.5+ GPA |
Did you know?
The Alumni Appreciation Scholarship is also awarded annually to a rising sophomore who demonstrates exceptional qualities of character and leadership. Keep an eye on your student email in the spring for application details.