Honors College

Where Potential and Action Converge

The Honors College at Georgia Southern University is a nexus where potential is transformed into action. We sculpt the brightest minds, honing their skills through a curriculum steeped in research and critical thinking, preparing them to forge creative solutions for the multifaceted challenges enveloping our society.

$27,500,000

goal

Amplify the Honors College by enhancing scholarship opportunities, inaugurating a Professional Development Center, initiating a Global Honors program, and presenting a pivotal naming opportunity.

Strategic Funding Priorities

Fueling Excellence, Cultivating Global Leaders

Full-Ride Honors Scholarships

$10,000,000

goal

Endow comprehensive academic scholarships to magnetize the brightest students from all corners of the globe.

Position GS to vie for top-tier students and allow donors to steer scholarships towards specific colleges or majors.

Savannah Scholars

$3,000,000

goal

Takes advantage of the Savannah campus as a site for community-engaged learning and research.

Ensures graduates are prepared to make a difference in their professions and in their communities.

Global Scholars

$10,000,000

goal

Afford every honors student an international experience, immersing them in global research and learning opportunities.

Equip students with intercultural and international skills, preparing them to imprint a positive impact on the global economy.

Bell Honors Alumni Fund for Team Teaching

$2,000,000

goal

Team teaching is an effective pedagogical practice to foster an interdisciplinary point of view.

Provides professional development funding on a competitive basis for faculty who will team teach honors courses and deliver the educational environment needed for our students to thrive.

Honors College

$15,000,000

goal

Provide a legacy and mark of distinction through naming opportunities within the College.

Link the donor with GS’s most distinguished undergraduates and impact students across all university colleges.

Why Support Us

Your Contribution, A Legacy of Excellence

Invest in Bright Minds

Support the development of the brightest minds, ensuring a future where they can impact society positively.

Enhance Global Perspectives

Support enables students to gain invaluable international experiences, preparing them to navigate and impact the global economy.

Drive Professional Development

Your contribution ensures students are not only academically adept but also professionally ready, with practical experiences and career insights.

Join Us in Sculpting the Future of Excellence

For more information, contact:

Julie Gerbsch
Executive Director of Development
Email: jgerbsch@georgiasouthern.edu
Phone: 912-478-7811