to grant something, such as an academic degree, to someone, usually in a ceremony. (Upon is more formal than on.) The university conferred an honorary degree upon her.

What does conferred mean?

1 : to bestow from or as if from a position of superiority conferred an honorary degree on her knowing how to read was a gift conferred with manhood— Murray Kempton. 2 : to give (something, such as a property or characteristic) to someone or something a reputation for power will confer power— John Spanier.

Which is correct conferred on or conferred to?

2[transitive] confer something (on/upon somebody) to give someone an award, a degree, or a particular honor or right An honorary degree was conferred on him by Stanford University in 2009.