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Make a Lasting Impact

Thank you for taking the time to explore a Schreyer Honors College gift. Your gift can change lives and make an Honors College education possible for a student who otherwise may not be able to attend. We are incredibly grateful to our current and future donors.

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Existing Funds

Making a philanthropic gift is a very personal decision; therefore, we want to ensure your gift aligns with your values. Schreyer Honors College offers many ways for you to support current and future Scholars. Take some time to explore the stories on this page to better understand the impact of a gift to any of these funds.

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Out-of-Classroom Experiences

These funds directly support out-of-classroom opportunities — an essential part of the Schreyer experience. Each year, Schreyer awards more than $500,000 to current Scholars pursuing national and international travel, research, internships, co-ops, service, and other high-impact learning experiences.

This support helps make transformative opportunities more accessible by offsetting expenses. By reducing financial barriers, these funds empower Scholars to explore their interests, apply their learning in real-world settings, and build experiences that shape their academic, professional, and personal futures.

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Thrive as Scholars

It's important to us that Scholars not only excel academically, but also thrive as individuals and members of our community during their time at Penn State. The Dr. Michele “Mitch” Kirsch Fund in Support of Health and Wellness Initiatives provides an important source of funding for programming and support around all the dimensions of wellness. From bringing in speakers and workshops around wellness to optimizing our physical spaces to connecting Scholars with existing campus resources, we recognize that wellness initiatives can take many forms.

Another way we are helping Scholars thrive is through our New Scholar Experience. The goal of this program is to build on our SHO TIME orientation to enhance the experience of students entering the Penn State Schreyer Honors College by fostering a meaningful sense of community, identity, and belonging.

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Financial Crisis

The Schreyer Honors College Emergency Fund and the Parents and Families Fund provide critical and timely support to Scholars whose financial circumstances change unexpectedly. When an unplanned change disrupts a student's Schreyer journey, these funds can help address essential cost-of-attendance expenses such as tuition, books, housing, transportation, food, and other basic needs.

For dozens of Scholars each year, this assistance offers meaningful relief during difficult moments and helps them remain focused on their education. By responding to urgent financial challenges, these funds help ensure that unexpected circumstances do not prevent Scholars from continuing their academic journey, participating fully in the Schreyer community, and pursuing opportunities that will shape their future.

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Scholar Need

Need-based scholarships and the Penn State Fund for the Schreyer Honors College allow the College to ensure your gift gets to where it is most needed.

The Penn State Fund provides flexible funding to meet the current and future needs of the College and invest in areas that will have the most impact on Scholars and the longevity of the College.

The Schreyer Family Honors Scholarship and the Dean Peggy A. Johnson Educational Equity Honors Scholarship are both need-based scholarships available to Scholars that enter the College after their first year at Penn State and Scholars who contribute to the diversity of the College, respectively.

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Other Ways to Give

Annually Funded Scholarships

These are non-endowed scholarships given to students on an annual basis and must be funded at a minimum of $2,500 per year for five consecutive years, making a minimum gift of $12,500.

Endowed Funds

Endowment donations are invested by the University and a portion of the annual income from the investment is used to fund the endowment's intended purpose, which is specified by the donor in perpetuity. The amount of annual income depends on the value of the endowment. Endowments are an excellent way to permanently honor your family, a mentor, or a loved one. Once you have created an endowment, your gift becomes part of Penn State's heritage and tradition.

Corporate Matching

Corporate matching programs can expand the impact of your philanthropic gift. Explore employers who have corporate matching programs. Even if you don't see your employer listed, ask them about the possibility.