约翰·C. 摩尔 is the original UE 改变maker. 摩尔 wanted a college for his community, and he made it a reality on February 10, 1854, when the original charter for 摩尔s Hill Male and Female Collegiate Institute was drafted. The college was the fifth co-educational college in the United States and the pre-cursor to the University of Evansville.

摩尔 Scholars are part of a cohort program that offers the following benefits:

• 奖学金 – 摩尔 Scholars will not pay any tuition out of pocket for four years (8 full-time fall/spring semesters).
• 出国留学 – 摩尔 Scholars can use their scholarship to pay for tuition at Harlaxton College– UE's study abroad center in the United Kingdom. They also receive a $1,500 award to assist with the cost of their travel to study abroad.
• Annual luncheon – 摩尔 Scholars have the opportunity to meet with key alumni/leaders in the community at this annual gathering.
• 荣誉项目 入学 – 摩尔 Scholars are automatically admitted into UE's 荣誉项目 and receive the following benefits:
  • Undergraduate Research Grants – Honors students are eligible to apply for 荣誉项目 research grants, given each year to support excellent research by 荣誉项目 students.
  • Priority Registration - Honors students have the privilege to register for classes following seniors to ensure they will be able to enroll in their first-choice courses. This privilege is effective for freshmen when they register for their spring semester.
  • 荣誉项目 Travel Award – Honors students may apply for funding to support attendance at academic or professional conferences.
  • 荣誉住房 - 荣誉项目 students have the option to live in special honors housing
  • Other 荣誉项目 Benefits - 荣誉项目 students also benefit from honors classes, leadership opportunities, 社交活动, and recognition at graduation.