Being a Boone Honors scholar means you have proven yourself exemplary among your peers. You have shown that you possess an intellectual appetite, a diligent work ethic, a curious mind, and a selfless spirit. You are a scholar at heart and a boon to this institution and community.
The Boone Honors program encourages you to challenge yourself, to grow, and to see where your gifts can take you. It inspires you to embody the Ferrum College motto, “Not Self, but Others,” to be a leader and a role model, and to stand up and stand out.
Members of the program address complex, real-world questions in interdisciplinary honors seminars and learn as a part of a supportive community. They work closely with professors, present research at conferences, enjoy dinners with special campus guests and speakers, and receive recognition during commencement. Moreover, honors students work closely with faculty in their junior and senior years to curate a professional portfolio that supports strong applications for careers or graduate schools.
There are many benefits to being a Boone Honors scholar at Ferrum College:
Boone Honors scholars undergo a competitive and rigorous selection process befitting this distinguished academic community.
Applications for the Boone Honors Program for 2025 are now closed.
Interested students are encouraged to check back as applications for the Fall 2026 program enrollment will reopen in November.
NOTE: Honors scholarships are not guaranteed for students admitted to the program after the priority deadline.
Every student in the program is encouraged to study abroad and is eligible to receive up to $3,000 in travel scholarship funds for this purpose. Many honors students elect to fulfill this requirement during the summer, although opportunities for semester-long study abroad are also possible. Honors students have studied abroad in England (Oxford), China, South Africa, Austria, Belize, and Honduras, among other locations.
First-year honors students are typically housed in Roberts Hall, conveniently located at the center of campus, and enjoy unique social activities, trips, and off-campus excursions.
The Boone Honors Program (BHP) at Ferrum College was developed in 2002 by Dr. David Howell, Williams Endowed Professor of Humanities, Professor of Religion, and Director of Faculty Development. Dr. Howell served as the program’s first director until 2007.
The program is named after Dr. Jerry Boone, who was the president of Ferrum College from 1987 to 2002, and Mrs. Shirley Boone. You can find references in honor of the program’s namesakes in some of the program’s symbolism and graphics, such as a pair of glasses like those worn by Dr. Boone.
Directors in the history of the Boone Honors Program:
Contact the Director of the Boone Honors Program, Dr. Dan Caston
