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The Penn State New Kensington Honors Program is designed for stronger students in all majors. The program seeks applicants with a record of academic achievement and a commitment to scholarship.

Students at Machu Pichu in May, 2007 
Students on International Trip to Machu Pichu in Peru in 2007

Penn State New Kensington Honors students:

  • individually design their first two years of University study
  • work closely with professors and fellow honors students in honors courses and independent study
  • earn honors credits which appear on Penn State transcripts
  • develop stronger communications skills in writing, speaking, presentation, and discussion
  • receive a $2,500 honors scholarship each year