Give to Honors
Your gift to the Renée Crown University Honors Program directly invests in the academic and professional futures of Syracuse University's most motivated students.
Through the generosity of our donors, Honors is able to offer two funded opportunities that make a real difference:
Academic Enhancement Awards provide up to $2,000 to Honors students in good standing to help offset the costs of study abroad, undergraduate research, and professional development activities like conferences and internships. Students may receive up to three awards over their time in the program, and first-time applicants are prioritized — making this a strong option for students who have never received funding before.
Crown Thesis Funding supports Honors students conducting original undergraduate research for their thesis projects. Funding covers research materials, travel, and in some cases, summer living expenses, helping students dedicate the time and resources their best work deserves.
Every gift, at every level, makes a direct difference. Students who receive these awards are required to share their experiences — the stories you see here are a testament to what your support makes possible.
To make a gift to the Renée Crown University Honors Program, click below.
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Peter Dessert
Peter Dessert I was a member of the Ensemble and understudied Kristoff in Syracuse Stage’s production of Disney’s Frozen the…
Tracey Rodriguez
Tracey Rodriguez I participated in the Mediterranean Food and Cultures short-term study abroad program through the NSD 452 course this…
Laila Terrell
Laila Terrell I was abroad in Santiago, Chile, and it absolutely overwhelmed me with new pathways and possibilities for my…
Madeline Marlowe
Madeline Marlowe The chance to study abroad in Madrid has given me the opportunity to broaden my perspective in many…
Sabrina Smokler
Sabrina Smokler This past spring of my junior year, I had the opportunity to study abroad in London. It was…
Leo Schwartz
Leo Schwartz During the Spring 2026 semester, I studied abroad in Sydney, Australia. Living abroad allowed me to experience a…





