BSN Honors Program
Beginning Fall 2024, each student admitted to one of our three unique co-curricular tracks in the BSN Honors program will be eligible to receive an estimated $2,000 scholarship distribution for the 2nd through the 4th semesters of the BSN program contingent upon eligibility and meeting the criteria for the program.
BSN Honors Program Tracks
Research Track
The Advancing Research & Cultivating Health (ARCH) Scholars will be provided opportunities for specialized mentorship and training in research, quality improvement, and nursing leadership initiatives. Eight (8) BSN students from the Fall admission cohort will be accepted.
Health Advocacy Track
The BAMBI Advocacy Student Scholars (BASS) will be provided opportunities to engage in unique maternal health advocacy initiatives. Eight (8) BSN students from the Spring admission cohort will be accepted.
Policy & Leadership Track
The Policy and Leadership Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) will be provided opportunities to explore nursing leadership and policy at local, state and national levels. Five (5) BSN students from the Summer admission cohort will be accepted.
Comparing the BSN Honors Program Tracks
| Cohort Entry | Fall | Spring | Summer |
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| Entry into Honors Program Tracks | Begins in 2nd semester | Begins in 2nd semester | Begins in 2nd semester |
| Track | Research Track | Health Advocacy Track | Policy & Leadership Track |
| Recurrence | Annually | Annually | Annually |
| Number of students accepted - maximum | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| Length of Program | 3 Semesters | 3 Semesters | 3 Semesters |
| Criteria | All Fall admits are welcome to apply ** | All Spring admits are welcome to apply ** | All Summer admits are welcome to apply ** |
| Application GPA | 3.5 at UTMB SON at the end of 1st semester | 3.5 at UTMB SON at the end of 1st semester | 3.5 at UTMB SON at the end of 1st semester |
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| Interview | Yes - possible | ||
| Extracurricular time requirement | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Concentration Experience | Summer, Population Health Course | Fall, Population Health Course | Spring, Population Health Course |
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| ** Must meet minimum overall GPA requirements and maintain Program Specific GPA requirements to remain in Scholars Programs (see application for details) | |||
