Through hard work, dedication and passion, the Henderson Scholars are able to hold dear the vision and mission that was set forth by Dr. George Henderson. The program has created an exceptional network of students and alumni who continue to share his legacy with OU and Oklahoma communities.
The HSP Peer Mentoring Initiative is a curricular strategy to equip upper-year Scholars with the necessary skills to be effective mentors to first-year incoming Scholars as a means of assisting them socially, culturally, and academically as they transition into the Henderson Scholars Program and the University of Oklahoma.
A one day off-campus program designed to promote self-awareness and leadership skills to all Henderson Scholars. During the retreat students will be introduced to a variety of programs and resources on campus. The students will also begin a dialogue about enriching the OU community. Together we can advance new ideas and challenge roadblocks to leadership.
In the spring of 2013, we hosted our first legacy reception. This event includes a keynote speaker who introduces the scholars to the Alumni Association. Our organization teaches students how to stay connected to the University after graduating and shows them how to use these connections to succeed in life after their college career.
Read about the impacts and experiences of current Henderson Scholars on campus and within the surrounding community. HSP Awards, HSP highlighted on campus, and more!
Scholars must attend both All-Scholar and Class meetings and annual retreats (in-person unless studying abroad).
Each Scholar is allowed one absence per semester to use towards meetings.
Scholars must complete twenty (20) hours of approved community service activities each semester.
Scholarship comes first. The Henderson Scholars continually average, as a class, a 3.3 cumulative grade point average.
The Henderson Scholars have always been leaders on campus. Our scholars have completed over 1700 hours of community service.
