Cathedral of Learning
Forge Your Own Path

The David C. Frederick Honors College provides increased opportunity, incentives, and recognition for high academic attainment by students.

Opportunities
Honors students listen intently to a presenter.
Academics
Use your academic talent to make an impact.
Bird's-eye view of Honors students collaborating.
Admissions
Continue your journey through the application process.
A student presents their poster at the annual Spring Research Symposium.
Research
Take the lead on incredible discoveries.

Office of National Scholarships & Post-Graduation Success

Scholarship advisors work with all Pitt students and recent alumni to identify and apply for competitive national and international awards.

Scholarships
Director of National Scholarships Lesha Greene meets with a student.

News

Portrait of Avni Khandelwal

This Pitt sophomore’s passion for community health won her a Newman Civic Fellowship

Avni Khandelwal, a sophomore biochemistry major in Pitt’s Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and David C. Frederick Honors College, received a 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellowship.

Rees Chancellor Scholars with Dean Foote

Introducing the 2026 Rees-Chancellor’s Scholars cohort

The University of Pittsburgh David C. Frederick Honors College has announced its 2026 cohort of Rees-Chancellor’s Scholars.

Wiktoria Kopacz

She found her place at Pitt. Now, this undergraduate has created a bridge for others.

When Wiktoria Kopacz arrived at the University of Pittsburgh in January 2024, she came with ambitious goals.

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