Clemson Honors College represents just 8% of the university’s student population, yet this select group has an outsized impact—earning the majority of Clemson’s nationally competitive awards, leading student organizations, conducting groundbreaking research, and solving real-world problems.
The Honors College fuels student excellence and relies on private philanthropic support to maximize scholarships, expand experiential learning, and provide transformative opportunities outside the classroom.
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Scholarships are critical in recruiting and retaining top students, yet financial considerations are among the top reasons students choose to enroll elsewhere. To ensure that 100% of Honors students receive Clemson-funded scholarships, we invite donors to:
Honors students thrive when they engage in experiences that extend beyond traditional coursework. Philanthropic support allows the Honors College to provide:
Brings top faculty from across Clemson to serve as teachers inside the classroom, mentors outside the classroom, and liaisons between the Honors College and the academic colleges they represent. The Honors College strives to establish a full roster of Honors Faculty Fellows to represent each of Clemson’s eight undergraduate colleges.
Select the Clemson Honors College Excellence Account – B0819
A one-of-a-kind immersive early research program exclusively for Honors students that gives them the opportunity to work with top faculty mentors on hands-on research before their first semester.
Select the Clemson Honors EUREKA! Account – B4685
Funds credit-bearing programs that blend classroom learning with real-world application, including field studies, service projects, and global initiatives.
Select the Clemson Honors College Engagement Fund – B4080
The National Scholars Program and Breakthrough Scholars Program attract Clemson’s most competitive students through full scholarships, intensive advising and mentoring, cohort-based learning, and a transformative community of highly engaged students and alumni. To compete with top peer programs around the U.S., additional investment in Clemson’s top merit programs will:
Unrestricted gifts provide the flexibility to seize emerging opportunities and fund critical Honors College needs as they arise. The Honors College Leadership Circle ($10,000+ annual gift) recognizes donors whose generosity strengthens every aspect of the Honors student experience.
Leave a Legacy with Clemson Honors. By including the Clemson University Honors College in your estate plans, you ensure future generations of students benefit from your generosity. Planned gifts—including bequests, retirement assets, charitable trusts, or endowed funds—can make a transformational impact on the future of the Honors College.
The Honors College also welcomes gifts of land, real estate, stock, and other non-cash assets, providing donors with significant tax benefits while supporting Clemson’s mission.
Fund Clemson University Honors College students. Empower the next generation to solve the challenges of today and tomorrow. Elevate Clemson University.
When you donate through the Honors College, you make the highest-impact investment in student success. Honors graduates go on to pioneer new research, launch businesses, lead industries, and strengthen communities—furthering Clemson’s mission of service and innovation.
For more information on how to support the Clemson University Honors College, including scholarship funds, faculty support, planned giving, and other opportunities, please contact the Honors College Development Lead at:
Brian Sisco bsisco@clemson.edu | 864-324-6873
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Thank you for being part of the Clemson University Honors College’s Fiercely Forward vision!
