Scholarships
How We Help Our Students
The Auburn Alumni Association, through the Auburn Alumni Association Endowment and the Auburn Club Scholarship program awarded 410 scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year. These scholarships are awarded on a variety of criteria and make a great impact on incoming students.
Young Alumni Council's Scholarship Fund
Your gift of your class year will support the Young Alumni Council’s Scholarship Fund – which provides $1,000 scholarships to rising seniors to help cover professional development expenses, like clothes for an interview or a new laptop. Auburn is special for all alumni, so this year, let’s show our appreciation and Throwback Giveback!
Scholarships We Offer
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the scholarship renewable?
The scholarship is for one year only. It is not renewable.
Is There an application to fill out?
To receive consideration for the Auburn Alumni Association Scholarship, incoming freshmen must complete the scholarship application through the Auburn University Scholarship Opportunity Manager (AUSOM) by 4:45 p.m. CST on February 1 to receive consideration. All admission application files must be complete by December 1 for early action admission and scholarship consideration. Transfer students must complete the scholarship application through AUSOM by 4:45 p.m. CST on February 1. Please visit auburn.edu/ausom for more information on the scholarship application and application deadlines.
is There something special i need to do to be considered?
Incoming students should indicate on the application for admission if they have a parent or guardian who is a graduate of Auburn. Incoming and current students who have at least one parent who is an alumnus or alumnae of Auburn should provide parent name, graduation year, and address when prompted on the scholarship application. For important deadlines and other information, visit auburn.edu/ausom.
what is the selection process?
Prior to awarding specific Auburn Alumni Association Scholarships, the Office of University Scholarships provides the Office of Alumni Affairs the parent information eligible students submitted within the scholarship application. Alumni Affairs reviews the information and confirms the parents who have life memberships in the Auburn Alumni Association.
Who makes final selections?
The General Scholarship Committee within the Office of University Scholarships selects recipients.