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About Honor Society®

About Honor Society®

Established in achievement.
Focused on your future.

Honor Society® is a national membership organization that supports academic, professional, and personal growth through recognition, scholarship opportunities, career resources, and a community that values ambition.

Since our web-first launch in 2014, millions have joined. Today, we are building on that experience to help members prepare for what comes next.

BBB Accredited · A+ rated  ·  4.6/5 on Trustpilot

Ratings checked October 5, 2026. HonorSociety.org is our official website.

Jasmine Hoang in graduation regalia with an Honor Society stole, medallion, and cords
Jasmine Hoang
Honor Society member · Arizona State University

2014

Our digital foundation

More than a decade of member service.

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Millions

Have joined Honor Society

Cumulative membership since 2014.

Explore the record

$1M+

Donated beyond our membership

To nonprofits and other honor societies.

Explore the record

Membership and giving totals are cumulative figures reported by Honor Society®. Organizational giving is separate from student scholarship awards.

01 / Our purpose

Achievement deserves recognition.
Ambition deserves support.

Education and careers do not follow one path. Honor Society® brings recognition and practical resources together for students, graduates, and professionals working toward their next milestone.

Our mission, Honor Your Ambition™, reflects a belief that achievement and potential both matter. Academic accomplishment, leadership, service, curiosity, and persistence can each be part of a meaningful story.

We aim to make membership useful beyond a single ceremony or graduation date, with opportunities to keep learning, prepare for a career, and share what you have achieved.

Read about our approach

02 / Our story

More than a decade of moving forward.

Julianne Smith wearing an Honor Society shirt at the Lincoln Memorial during a past member trip
From our community archive: Julianne Smith, Washington State University alumna, on a past Honor Society member trip to Washington, D.C.

2014

A digital foundation

Our web-first launch brought Honor Society’s membership experience online, connecting recognition with resources members could explore wherever their education and careers took them.

Over the years

A national community

Millions have joined Honor Society. Our history includes campus chapters, member trips, scholarship programs, and stories of people pursuing their goals across the country.

Today

Opportunity beyond campus

We have transitioned from the chapter model to a digital membership experience centered on continued learning, career preparation, recognition, and access to resources as members’ goals evolve.

Explore our organization reference guide

Our published guide brings together Honor Society’s history, purpose, programs, and supporting sources.

Browse our news & announcement archive

03 / The membership experience

Resources for the next chapter of your life.

Start with free membership. Explore optional premium plans for additional resources, learning, and benefits as your goals develop.

Recognition & your professional story

Share your achievements through a member profile and celebrate milestones with certificates, honor cords, stoles, medallions, and other recognition items. Academic recognition tiers have published GPA criteria.

Explore recognition standards

Scholarship opportunities

Find awards recognizing academic achievement, leadership, service, writing, and other ambitions, alongside a directory of outside opportunities. Paid membership is not required to apply for Honor Society scholarships.

Explore scholarships

Career Edge™ & Vault resources

Research employers, industries, and internships with Vault’s Career Insider. Explore career guides, résumé and cover-letter resources, and interview preparation as you plan your next move.

Explore Career Insider

Firsthand mentorship

Connect with mentors for perspectives on roles and industries, résumé feedback, and interview practice—or share your own experience as a mentor. Access Firsthand with a free account.

Explore mentorship

Learning with Infobase

Build skills on your own schedule through Infobase Learning Cloud. The benefit offers more than 700 online professional development courses, with access included at the Bronze membership level.

Explore learning resources

Member savings & everyday benefits

Explore BenefitHub offers alongside participating benefits for dining, travel, test preparation, admissions guidance, and other everyday needs. Choose the opportunities that fit your goals and circumstances.

Browse the benefits directory

Keep exploring: Career Center & job listings  ·  Honor Society Store  ·  BenefitHub  ·  Elevate articles.

Benefits and services vary by membership level and provider terms. For current access, pricing, and renewal details, compare membership options.

04 / Our impact

Supporting opportunity in more than one way.

We support ambition through student scholarships, help with membership access, and giving to organizations serving wider communities.

Organizational giving

$1 million+

Donated to nonprofits and other honor societies

Honor Society® has donated more than $1 million to organizations beyond our own membership, reflecting a commitment to educational opportunity across organizational boundaries.

Read our giving statement

Student scholarships

Individual goals. Published stories.

Our scholarship programs recognize a range of achievements and ambitions. Explore published recipient and finalist records, the award categories, and the people behind them.

Meet recipients & finalists

Membership access

Honor Society Cares™

Cares provides need-based, partial assistance toward Premium membership dues. It is an internal member-support program, separate from organizational giving and student scholarship awards.

Learn about Cares

The giving total is reported by Honor Society®. Scholarship awards are competitive; Cares assistance depends on eligibility and available resources.

05 / Leadership

People behind
the purpose.

Mike Moradian

Chief Executive Officer

Mike Moradian is a UCLA alumnus and entrepreneur whose work has focused on education, technology, and student opportunity.

His background combines building student resources with published perspectives on leadership and professional growth. Mike has contributed to Entrepreneur and was named among Direct Marketing News’ 2012 40 Under 40 honorees.

At Honor Society, that experience informs our focus on accessible resources, continued innovation, and long-term member value.

Meet our leadership  ·  Mike on LinkedIn

Published work, coverage & recognition

Published perspectives

Entrepreneur

Explore Mike’s contributor profile and his writing about leadership and education.

View contributor profile

Read his leadership article

Independent reporting

TechCrunch

2011 coverage of CollegeBudget’s launch.

Read the article

Professional recognition

40 Under 40 · 2012

The published Direct Marketing News honoree list includes Mike Moradian, then founder and CEO of CollegeBudget.

View the honoree announcement

Archived announcement on GlobeNewswire.

In conversation: Building your brand online with Mike Moradian — an Enterprise Radio interview about Honor Society and developing a professional presence online.

06 / Looking ahead

A modern society.
A continuing commitment.

We are investing in a membership experience that can adapt as education and work change. That includes better ways to discover resources, prepare for opportunities, and tell your professional story.

Honor Society AI Beta

We are developing Honor Society AI (Beta) around personalized support for career preparation, scholarship discovery, and member resources. Features and access may change as the beta develops.

Explore current member resources

07 / Public profiles & member experiences

Trust you can explore for yourself.

Explore our accreditation, read member experiences, and view our website certification through the public profiles below. Each link takes you to the source.

Better Business Bureau

BBB Accredited · A+ rated

Honor Society holds BBB accreditation and an A+ business rating. Visit our public profile for the current rating and accreditation status.

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Trustpilot

4.6 out of 5

TrustScore based on 749 reviews on the HonorSociety.org profile. Read individual experiences and the context behind the rating.

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SmartCustomer

More customer perspectives

Explore the Honor Society profile for reviews about membership experiences, service, and recognition products.

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TrustedSite

Website certification

View HonorSociety.org’s TrustedSite certification profile and the scope and current status of its website checks.

View TrustedSite certification

BBB rating and Trustpilot score checked October 5, 2026; ratings and review counts can change. BBB accreditation relates to business practices, not academic accreditation. Reviews reflect individual experiences. Website certification addresses the checks described by that provider.

08 / Stay connected

Follow the official Honor Society channels.

Find our scholarship updates, educational content, and member stories on the accounts linked below.

LinkedIn

Organization & professional updates

Instagram

Member moments & community stories

Facebook

Community news & updates

YouTube

Member stories & videos

X

News & timely updates

TikTok

Short videos from our community

These are Honor Society’s own social channels. For third-party customer feedback, use the review profiles above.

09 / Common questions

Get to know Honor Society.

What is HonorSociety.org?

HonorSociety.org is the official website of Honor Society®, a national membership organization. It connects members with recognition, scholarship opportunities, career resources, and benefits for continued growth.

How long has Honor Society been established?

Honor Society launched its web-first initiative in 2014. More than a decade later, millions have joined cumulatively. Our organization reference guide brings together our history, programs, and published sources.

Who is Honor Society for?

Honor Society serves students, graduates, and professionals pursuing academic, career, and personal goals. Membership does not require a minimum GPA; academic recognition and individual programs have their own criteria. Review the membership and recognition requirements.

What does membership include?

Basic membership includes a member profile and access to scholarship applications, subject to award rules. Premium memberships add benefits and resources according to the selected plan. Compare current benefits, dues, and renewal terms.

Do I need paid membership to apply for scholarships?

No. Paid membership is not required to apply for Honor Society scholarships. Each award has its own eligibility, deadline, and selection criteria. See available scholarships.

Is Honor Society affiliated with my college or another honor society?

Honor Society® operates independently of colleges, universities, and other honor societies. It is separate from National Honor Society and from the organization known as “Honors Society.” References to members’ schools describe their educational backgrounds.

Where can I ask a question or learn more?

Our Transparency Center explains membership, recognition, giving, and policies. Visit the Help Center or contact Member Services for help with a specific question.

Honor Your Ambition™

Build on what you have achieved.

Explore the opportunities, resources, and recognition that fit your next chapter.

Organization & policies. HonorSociety.org is the official website of Honor Society®, an independent national membership organization. Explore the links below for our membership terms, program requirements, and member-support policies.

Transparency  ·  Membership dues  ·  Membership & cancellation policy  ·  Privacy Policy  ·  Terms of Use

Published by Honor Society® · Information reviewed October 6, 2026.

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