Judy Genshaft Honors College
The Judy Genshaft Honors College is a close-knit community of scholars driven by a passion for discovery and innovation. Here, USF’s brightest students and our world’s future leaders come together with world-class faculty to understand and address the toughest challenges that their generation will face. No matter what their major, our students are united by a keen intellectual curiosity, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to make a difference in the world.
Dean Adams has identified the "Honors College Dean's Strategic Fund for Excellence" as our college's area of greatest need. Donations to this fund enable us to provide life-changing research, travel, and internship opportunities for our students.
In addition to our strategic area of greatest need, the Honors College has identified ten additional funds that support our high-achieving students with scholarships, educational supplies, travel funds and other means to help them make the most of their USF experience.
Honors College Dean’s Strategic Fund for Excellence:
Supports the highest-priority needs of the Honors College, funding scholarships, programs, events, and initiatives that impact every part of the student experience.
Office of National Scholarships Fund for Excellence:
Enhances Honors students’ competitiveness for national scholarships by supporting research, travel, conference participation, and other academic opportunities.
Dr. Stuart Silverman Endowed Scholarship in Honors College:
Provides merit-based scholarships to Honors students across all majors, supporting tuition, textbooks, and meaningful academic and research experiences.
Judy Genshaft Honors College Mentorship Fund:
Supports a structured mentorship program connecting Honors students with faculty, alumni, and professionals to foster academic, personal, and career development.
USF Phi Beta Kappa Fund:
Supports programming, events, and student engagement for USF’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter, celebrating and advancing excellence in the liberal arts and sciences.
Amy Leah Ryan Memorial Honors College Scholarship:
Honors Amy Leah Ryan’s legacy by supporting pre-med Honors students through a year-long scholarship.
Order of the Medallion:
Supports the Honors College’s cherished graduation tradition, recognizing outstanding students with commemorative medallions that celebrate their achievements.
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There are many ways you can invest in our students. To start or support a scholarship, create an endowment, or learn more about other ways to give, click here.