Black Alumni Council

Each scholarship is for one academic year. New applicants will be given priority. However, prior recipients may be considered during subsequent years if a new applicant cannot be identified.

To receive consideration for the Black Alumni Council scholarships, current students 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. Students are required to complete the AUSOM application each year.

Please visit auburn.edu/ausom for more information on the scholarship application and application deadlines.

The scholarships shall be awarded each year to a current Auburn student who:
• Demonstrates good academic standing as determined by the Selection Committee.
• Demonstrates financial need as verified by the Office of Financial Aid. If a student with financial need cannot be identified, this criterion may be waived.
• Is actively involved with one of the following Auburn University student organizations: Black Student Union; African Students Association; or is a member of a National Pan-Hellenic organization. However, if a student from one of the above listed organizations cannot be identified, the scholarship will be awarded to another qualified student.

Yes. Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The Auburn University Foundation receives gifts made to these scholarships. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that ensures all donations made to Auburn University benefit the institution as intended. The Auburn University Foundation provides no goods or services in exchange for your contribution.

Each scholarship will be awarded at $1,000 per year.

The General Scholarship Committee within the Office of University Scholarships selects recipients

As a general practice, students do not receive more than one of the two council’s scholarships in a given academic year. However, students may receive a combination of alumni, merit, general, and department scholarships, provided the total amount awarded in institutional scholarships does not exceed Auburn’s annual estimated cost of attendance. External scholarships do not contribute to this total, and Auburn University does not limit external scholarships by number or amount. However, any amount received in scholarships may affect the amount of federal financial aid for which students are eligible. Individual scholarships awarded by other internal or external sources may have restrictions which require them to be awarded or disbursed at a lesser amount.

Scholarships are applied as credits on the student’s university billing account on a semester basis. In compliance with federal guidelines, financial aid and scholarships cannot physically disburse on the student’s billing account prior to a maximum of 10 days before each semester begins. If at any time credits on the bill exceed university charges (i.e. tuition, fees, on-campus housing), a refund can be issued for the difference. Refunds are issued as direct deposits to the checking or savings account of the student’s choice, which can be set up on Banking Direct Deposit Information in AU Access on My Finances.