ACHS Partners and Scholarships

Partnerships with other professional associations offers ACHS the chance to make a difference in the world of higher education. 

• The Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education has adopted standards for college honor societies with major collaboration with ACHS Executive Director Emeritus Dorothy Mitstifer, with recent revision input sought from current ACHS board members and society leaders.

• Relationships with the National Collegiate Honors Council strengthen the visibility and role of ACHS in the community.

Available ACHS Partner Opportunities

Federal Benefits of Membership in an ACHS Member Honor Society: One tangible benefit of belonging to an ACHS-certified honor society is the potential for increased pay for federal jobs. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management states that "Membership in a national honor society meets one of the requirements for entrance at the GS-7 level in numerous professional and technical occupations in the Federal service." See Superior Academic Achievement at OPM.gov Policies (or search that page for Association of College Honor Societies).

Scholarships for Programs & Internships: Members of ACHS-certified honor societies are also eligible to receive scholarships for programs and internships provided by our partners. These valuable opportunities include:

• The Fund for American Studies - one inducted student member of each of the ACHS societies will be awarded a merit-based $1000 scholarship for a TFAS Summer Institute or Capital Semester.

• The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars– awards a $1,000 housing scholarships to selected students who are members of ACHS honor societies.

• The Osgood Center - offers a $500 scholarship to be applied to the cost of its internship program in Washington, D.C.  This scholarship is automatically awarded to any student who is a member of an ACHS member society.

• The PhD Project – encourages ACHS member society students to participate in an expansive network of support that helps African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans and Native Americans attain their business Ph.D., become business school professors and serve as role models to attract the next generation of minority business leaders.

• United Planet – offers one merit-based scholarship for an inducted student member of each chapter within every ACHS member society per calendar year, in the amount of $500 scholarship for any United Planet international program in one of over 35 countries. United Planet also awards five merit-based scholarships for alumni in every ACHS society per calendar year in the amount of $500 for any United Planet international program in one of over 35 countries, and offers preferred program fees and support for chapter, society-wide, and alumni groups.
  
  How to Apply to United Planet
  
  ACHS students are eligible to apply for a scholarship through our partnership with United Planet. This scholarship helps fund a Volunteer Quest—an immersive experience that includes a volunteer project, cultural activities, and language lessons, all designed to foster meaningful connections and positive impact within local communities.
  
  After submitting an application, students will receive a link to schedule a Zoom call. Please note that completing this step is required for the application to proceed.
  
  Program fees are the responsibility of the volunteer and vary by destination and duration. Full details on costs and inclusions can be found under “Quest Fees and Details” on each country page, or in the Program Fees Overview.
  
  Apply here: United Planet – ACHS Scholarship Application.

 Contact ACHS to discuss additional partnership opportunities.