Each year, a select group of Honors Scholars will be awarded a full-tuition Moore Scholarship.

This highly selective scholarship has been named for John C. Moore, the original UE Changemaker who dreamed of creating a college for his community. His vision became a reality on February 10, 1854, when the original charter for the nation’s fifth co-educational college was drafted. Although the name of that school has changed from Moores Hill Male and Female Collegiate Institute to the University of Evansville, this full-tuition scholarship recognizes that Moore’s legacy lives through the exceptional work of current UE students.

John C. Moore Scholarship Recipients are Honors Scholars who have a deep interest in developing their changemaking and leadership skills. Through the application process, in addition to embodying some of the qualities listed above, they demonstrate an exceptional aptitude for communication, collaboration, and continued growth.

Benefits of the Moore Scholarship Program

Students selected for this elite program will earn the following benefits:

• A full tuition scholarship: Moore Scholars will not pay any undergraduate tuition out of pocket for four years (8 full-time fall/spring semesters).
• Enhanced Cohort Support: In addition to enrollment into UE Honors, Moore scholars will be a part of a unique co-curricular community and mentorship program, emphasizing leadership and interdisciplinary study.
• Study Abroad: Moore Scholars can use their scholarship to pay for tuition at Harlaxton College, UE's study abroad center in the United Kingdom. They will receive a $1,500 award to assist with the cost of their travel to study abroad.

Expectations of John C. Moore Scholars

• Full-time status: Moore Scholars must maintain full-time student status (enrollment and completion of at least 12 credit hours per semester)
• Honors Curriculum: Moore Scholars must complete the UE Honors curriculum (15 total credit hours including FYS-112H)
• Housing: All first-, second-, and third-year Moore Scholars are required to live on campus beginning in Fall 2026. The scholarship does not cover housing and meals.
• Leadership: Moore Scholars are expected to participate in the Honors Advisory Board, a student-led advisory committee that assists UE Honors leadership in making decisions for Honors Living-Learning programming.