APSU receives anonymous gift of $250,000 for mathematics, science scholarships
A $250,000 gift to Austin Peay State University from an anonymous middle Tennessee
family will be used to create scholarships for math and science students enrolled
at the University.
It is by Gods grace that we are able to provide this gift to help change the lives
of many students at Austin Peay, said the donor, whose family has no ties to the University
and has requested anonymity.
A $250,000 gift to Austin Peay State University from an anonymous middle Tennessee
family will be used to create scholarships for math and science students enrolled
at the University.
It is by Gods grace that we are able to provide this gift to help change the lives
of many students at Austin Peay, said the donor, whose family has no ties to the University
and has requested anonymity.
A $250,000 gift to Austin Peay State University from an anonymous middle Tennessee
family will be used to create scholarships for math and science students enrolled
at the University.
鈥淚t is by God's grace that we are able to provide this gift to help change the lives
of many students at Austin Peay,鈥 said the donor, whose family has no ties to the
University and has requested anonymity.
The endowed gift will be invested, with the earnings distributed among four students
selected to receive the scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be enrolled full
time at APSU, be a major in mathematics or one of the sciences with a minimum grade-point
average of 3.2 and be a middle Tennessee resident with a demonstrated financial need.
鈥淭his unexpected generosity from an anonymous family will be a great blessing to our
students,鈥 President Tim Hall said. 鈥淲e are extremely grateful to the donors.鈥
Roy Gregory, executive director of University Advancement, said, 鈥淲e are very excited
about the gift, which has been given by a wonderful middle Tennessee family wanting
to use the blessings God has provided them to help others succeed.
鈥淎 gift like this provides many opportunities to students that would not be possible
otherwise. It is truly a blessing for the University to receive such a gift, and we
are very grateful for the family's generosity.鈥
For more information, contact APSU University Advancement by telephone at (931) 221-7127.
-- Melony Shemberger