License to Learn Endowed Scholarship

The South Carolina License to Learn Endowed Scholarship was established in 2009 and is funded by the sale of the new South Carolina Auburn University license plates. The scholarship will be awarded to Auburn University students who:

• Are residents of the State of South Carolina
• Meet academic requirements as determined by the Auburn Office of University Scholarships
• Are incoming freshmen or transfer students entering their first year at Auburn (this requirement may be waived)
• Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Auburn Office of Financial Aid (this requirement may be waived)

The amount of each award shall be $1,500. The number of awards will be determined by the amount available in the scholarship account after meeting the endowment commitments established for the scholarship. Each scholarship is for one academic year; prior recipients are not disqualified from consideration. Selection of the recipient(s) will be made by the Auburn University General Scholarship Committee.

Palmetto Auburn Club Annual Scholarship

The Palmetto Auburn Club Annual Scholarship was established in 2001 and is awarded each year to an Auburn University student who:

• Is a graduate of a high school in the Palmetto Auburn Club area
• Demonstrates scholastic aptitude by high school GPA and a minimum ACT score of 28 or an equivalent SAT score
• Is an incoming freshman; however, the previous recipient or another current student from the Palmetto Auburn Club area may be considered
• Demonstrates financial need as determined by the Auburn Office of Financial Aid (this requirement may be waived)

Selection of the recipient is by the Auburn University General Scholarship Committee. The amount of the scholarship is determined by the annual contribution of members of the Palmetto Auburn Club.

The Club set yet another fund-raising record in 2008, raising a phenomenal $8,000! As a result of our record fund-raising, the Club is excited to announce that we have met our long-term goal of raising one-third of the anticipated out-of-state tuition of $7,000! Auburn will now match our contribution, leaving only the equivalent of in-state tuition to be paid by our 2009-2010 recipient! This is a milestone achievement and the Club sincerely thanks all that have made reaching this goal possible.

Palmetto Leadership Club

The Palmetto Leadership Club is a group of individuals who have made a three-year commitment to support the Palmetto Auburn Club Scholarship. Yearly commitment levels in the amounts of $50, $100 and $250 are available. While supplies last, the Club is offering the following incentives for three-year pledges:

• $50 - Palmetto Auburn Club T-Shirt
• $100 - Auburn ALUM Computer Briefcase
• $250 - Copy of The Life & Times of George Petrie, a book on the life of Dr. George Petrie

The Club acknowledges the leadership and generosity of the following individuals who are founding members of the Palmetto Leadership Club:

Brennan and Justin Townsend
Jackie Willey
Doug and Tracy Phillpott
Steven and Gail Caldwell
Terry and Mary Shiver
Rollie and Shirley Hyust
Guy and Sharon Starr
Richard and Suzanne Knox
Patrick and Jennifer Williams
Dr. Lloyd Sutherland
Dr. Ernest Stuart

How to Contribute

To join the Palmetto Leadership Club or to make a one-time contribution, please complete and return the contribution form. Contributions made by check should be made payable to the Auburn University Foundation, with a notation that the funds are for the Palmetto Auburn Club Scholarship (very important).

Contributions may also be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT). To make an EFT contribution, please contact the Director of Annual Giving at Auburn at 334.844.1445 and specify that the funds are for the Palmetto Auburn Club Annual Scholarship.

Contributions to the Palmetto Auburn Club Annual Scholarship are tax deductible. If your company matches charitable contributions, please include your matching gifts form!