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.
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Abigail Handel
Abigail Handel As a participant in the Syracuse Global Medical Brigade to Panama, I worked alongside physicians and fellow pre-medical…
Rapeepat Phanratanamala
Rapeepat Phanratanamala This summer, I worked as a Climate Action Intern at Gensler’s Los Angeles office, contributing to sustainability initiatives…
Alyssa Limjuco
Alyssa Limjuco This summer, I studied abroad in Bologna, Italy, in an immersive film program centered around Cinema Ritrovato, the…
Kayla Smith
Kayla Smith I had the opportunity to study abroad in London for my spring semester of junior year. I loved…
Chidera Olalere
Chidera Olalere I was doing research in the Summer of 2025. The research took place at Upstate Medical University and…
Andy Rivera
Andy Rivera The Honors Professional Development Grant allowed me to attend the 2025 SHPE National Convention in Philadelphia — my…





