Anonymous gift benefits 17 Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students

For the third consecutive year, an anonymous donor has made a gift to pay for the outstanding tuition balance for Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students. This year¡¯s gift of $50,000 benefited 17 Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø seniors.

The funding, awarded to both domestic and international students, enabled the students to register for the spring semester. The anonymous donor wished to benefit students experiencing a temporary hardship and ensure they remain on track to complete their college degree. 

President Andrea Talentino said the gift has a large impact. 

¡°I¡¯m thankful for Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s culture of generosity and support,¡± President Talentino said when she learned of this year¡¯s gift. ¡°We know our students are the leaders of tomorrow. Gifts like this help them today and set an example for their own future generosity.¡±

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø awards scholarships and grants based on academics, talents and/or interests to 100% of its students. Individuals wishing to give to Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students may visit www.augustana.edu/giving.