Students in the Honors Program also participate in the Merit Fellowship, one of the most innovative components of the C.W. Post Honors Program. The Merit Fellowship program broadens a student’s horizons and exposes the student to new and different things and ways of thinking. Students choose to attend five enriching events per semester from a variety of options including theater productions, the Ethics Center Film Series, lectures, and events sponsored by the Hillwood Art Museum. During the fall semester students are expected to attend an all-day Honors Program conference, which is usually held the first week of November. Conference topics have included War and Peace, Energy, What is Right? and Research – Who Does it and Why?

The most popular Merit Fellowship option for students is Community Service. Students volunteer a minimum of 20 hours per semester at a school, hospital, or organization.