Auburn University's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering just got a massive boost! The Ginn Family Foundation is dropping a cool $30 million to launch a brand-new scholarship program. Get this – it's the largest single scholarship commitment ever at Auburn! This isn't just any scholarship. We're talking up to 40 awards every year, covering tuition, fees, room, and board for up to five years! It's a game-changer for deserving students. Want in? Ginn Scholars need to show financial need, graduate from a Title I high school in Alabama, and get accepted into the College of Engineering. Leadership skills and those classic Auburn Creed values are a must too. The program gives incoming freshmen not only financial help but support to succeed. Dedicated study spaces, lectures on personal finance – it's all about building a strong community and lasting relationships among the Ginn Scholars. There's even a first-year seminar to get everyone connected early on. Samuel Ginn knows firsthand what it's like to work hard for a college education, saying he hopes the scholarship will lessen the financial burden of higher education. This new investment doubles down on a commitment made 25 years ago, solidifying Auburn's place as a top engineering school. Dean Mario Eden says it'll provide access to education for hundreds of students from the state. Ginn, a 1959 Auburn Engineering grad, built an incredible career, eventually leading AirTouch, the largest cellular company in the world. He's a true innovator and a dedicated Auburn supporter.HUGE Gift to Auburn Engineering – You Won't Believe This!
What's the Ginn Scholarship Program All About?
Who Qualifies?
More Than Just Money
Why This Matters
About Samuel Ginn
