Honors College

A DESTINATION FOR HIGH ACHIEVING STUDENTS

Our mission is to serve students by fostering a welcoming space that engages their curiosity, empowers them to achieve their highest potential and inspires them to find their place in the world.

Donor support directly empowers Honors students, who excel in highly competitive academic and professional pathways. Their success is reflected in post‑graduate placements at leading institutions and influential employers, including:

Graduate Programs

Harvard University
Stanford University
Duke University

Employers

The Coca‑Cola Company
The Carter Center
The Georgia State Senate

GIVE ACHIEVEMENT. SUPPORT THE HONORS COLLEGE.

FUNDING PRIORITY:

HONORS COLLEGE GENERAL FUND

SCHOLARSHIPS | UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH | MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES | STUDY ABROAD

GUEST SPEAKERS | HONORS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | STUDENT-CENTERED HONORS COLLEGE ENHANCEMENTS

These are just some of the ways we use funds from The Honors College General Fund to support student learning, growth, and success. Join us in shaping what’s possible for the next generation of leaders.

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Honors College Advisory Board Challenge

The Advisory Board for the Honors College will match contributions to any fund in the Honors College, up to $5,000.

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Emeriti Association Just-in-Time Scholarship Challenge

The Emeriti Association Coordinating Board will match every gift to the Just-in-Time Scholarship Fund $1 for $1 up to $15,000, doubling your impact. This fund empowers deserving undergraduate students to take advantage of professional opportunities such as research conference presentations, unique internships, and study abroad experiences - right when they need it most.

$25,000

Students Helping Students Challenge

If 150 current students make a gift to any fund, the GSU Foundation Board will make a $25,000 gift in support of the Emergency Assistance Fund.

150 Donor Goal

$25,000

Young Alumni Challenge

If 250 young alumni give to any initiative, the GSU Foundation Board will contribute $25,000 to the Student Success Fund.

250 Donor Goal

Leaderboard

University-Wide Leaderboard: Greatest Number of Gifts Received

College, school, unit or program with the greatest number of gifts will be shown on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.

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Leaderboard

Fund Leaderboard: Greatest Number of Gifts Received

Top funds with the greatest number of gifts will be shown on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.

Fund Designation (296)

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Honors College 15th Anniversary Alumni Challenge

As we approach the 15th anniversary of the Honors College, we invite our alumni to celebrate 15 years of curiosity, connection and growth. From our earliest days, the Honors College has been shaped by a community of engaged, generous alumni who believe in the power of thoughtful learning and meaningful connection. In celebration of this anniversary, Dean Cook will match alumni gifts of $15 or more, up to $1,500, doubling the impact of your support and helping carry our shared values forward to the next generation.

$3,500

Honors College Dean's Challenge

Honors College Dean Sarah Cook will contribute $3,500 when 35 gifts are made to the Honors College Fund. This fund supports high‑impact student experiences, including study abroad and study away opportunities, as well as curriculum enhancements and co‑curricular expenses.

35 Gift Goal

$25,000

Faculty and Staff Challenge

The GSU Foundation Board will give $25,000 to the Georgia State University Fund if 1,000 GSU employees make a gift to any fund.

1,000 Donor Goal

$30,000

Presidents Society Match

The GSU Foundation Board will match $1 for $1 up to $30,000 for the first 30 donors who give $1,000+, qualifying them for Presidents Society.

30 Donor Goal

Leaderboard

University-Wide Leaderboard: Highest Amount of Dollars Received

College, school, unit or program with the highest amount of dollars raised will be shown on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.