Charles A. Dana Foundation University Honors Program Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1998 by the Charles A. Dana Foundation. The Charles A. Dana Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation with principal interests in health and education. Charles A. Dana, a New York State legislator, industrialist, and philanthropist, founded the Dana Corporation. He served as president from 1950 to 1966 and actively shaped its programs and principles until his death in 1975. His abiding beliefs were in the capacity and responsibility of individuals to shape and advance their lives and in the singular role of philanthropy in helping them do so. The Dana Foundation has appropriated in excess of $455 million for philanthropic purposes since 1950. This scholarship is available to members of the University Honors Program.

The University Honors Program provides a small college atmosphere in the context of a large comprehensive university. The program is designed to foster the development of a critical sense of inquiry, a spirit of creativity, a global perspective and an ethic of civic responsibility. A hallmark of the program is the emphasis on bringing ideas to life through undergraduate research, experiential learning and service-learning opportunities.

Students in the University Honors Program engage in a variety of experiences that facilitate the education of the whole person. While the life of the mind is at the core of the educational experience, we also offer leadership development opportunities, co-curricular events, and service-learning opportunities. In fact, our experiential learning program allows students to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world environment on campus and in the local community. These kinds of learning opportunities help ideas come to life and make for a more rewarding and meaningful undergraduate education.