Wesleyan Scholars Honors Program
The Wesleyan Scholars Honors Program takes Smaller. Smarter. even further. The program offers challenging and thought-provoking educational experiences to academically curious and motivated students. Qualified students get the opportunity to engage in innovative and interdisciplinary and unique co-curricular courses, and collaborate in experiential learning. The program provides various opportunities that help to expand students' worldview while honing life skills to prepare them as leaders, continuous learners and researchers.
Student success is our goal at the Wesleyan Scholars Honors Program. Hence, we provide opportunities at both the University and Department levels.
About Honors
University HonorsUniversity Honors students participate in small seminar classes taught by outstanding scholars in their fields as they integrate honors classes in their majors for a unique program that emphasizes thinking, writing, research and experiential learning.
Departmental Honors students work with a professor in their major on a research project to expand their knowledge and enhance their resume.
Why Honors? Because we are all in! Here are some of the benefits that Honors students can enjoy.
- Build a community of friends with fellow Honors students
- Gain critical thinking expertise through customized interdisciplinary courses
- Ask hard questions and engage in respectful discourse
- Develop leadership skills and act as ambassadors for learning on campus
- Present at University College Day and at external conferences
- Represent your Honors program by letting your light shine academically in all of your classes as an engaged student
- Serve your campus and community with integrity and empathy
- Enjoy advising and mentoring from Honors faculty across the disciplines
- Earn scholarship opportunities offered only to Honors students
- Be awarded free books for University Honors seminars
- Earn distinction within your major conducting research and growing as a scholar
- Spend time with your cohort and Honors colleagues in the Honors Lounge
- Live in a designated dorm space
- Honor your family and your favorite professor at a special event for Honors graduates
- Distinguish yourself at Robing and Graduation while showcasing your Honors regalia
- Earn Honors seals on your diploma after completing either University Honors, Departmental Honors or both
Buehler Honors Scholars
EXCELLENCE RECOGNIZED. OPPORTUNITY ELEVATED.
The Buehler Honors Scholars is Texas Wesleyan University’s most prestigious undergraduate scholarship, offering full tuition and distinctive academic and leadership experiences to exceptional students. As an elite cohort within the Wesleyan Scholars Honors Program (WSP), Buehler Honors Scholars are challenged to grow as learners, leaders, and professionals while representing the very best of TXWES.
Buehler Honors Scholars are engaged learners, creative innovators, effective communicators, campus leaders, peer mentors, emerging researchers, and career‑focused professionals.
BUEHLER HONORS SCHOLARS BENEFITS
- Full‑Tuition & Fees Scholarship valued at $42,258 annually (renewable for up to four years for a total value of $169,032)
- Membership in the Wesleyan Scholars Honors Program
- University Ambassador Role, representing Texas Wesleyan and the University President at key events
- Experiential Learning, including travel, research, and conference participation
WESLEYAN SCHOLARS HONORS PROGRAM BENEFITS
All Buehler Honors Scholars also receive:
- Special recognition at graduation, including an engraved medallion, degree endorsement, and exclusive honors reception
- Interdisciplinary coursework, undergraduate research opportunities, and leadership development through service to campus and community
BUEHLER HONORS SCHOLARS ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION DETAILS
- Be admitted to Texas Wesleyan University as a first-year student and enroll full time
- Earn a 4.0+ high school GPA
- Achieve 24 ACT or 1160 SAT, and place into English 1301 or higher
- Submit the Buehler Honors Scholars Application including a written statement, résumé, and video
- Application opens: May 1, 2026
- Application deadline: May 15, 2026
BUEHLER HONORS SCHOLARS RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
To maintain the scholarship, Buehler Honors Scholars must:
- Complete 24 credit hours annually
- Maintain a minimum 3.25 college GPA
- Fulfill required ambassador and service commitments
- Actively participate in experiential learning opportunities
The Buehler Honors Scholars reflects Texas Wesleyan University’s commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and access—supporting students who are prepared to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Undergraduate Admissions | admissions@txwes.edu |817.531.4422
Wesleyan Scholars Honors Program | honors@txwes.edu | 817.531.4905
National Collegiate Honors Council
The Wesleyan Scholars Honor Program is a registered member of the National Collegiate Honors Council.