Andy Sides '11, a recipient of the Alumni Assocation Scholarship, with his grandmother, Virginia Ruff, CAS/BA '72.

About the Scholarship

American University values the legacy of an AU education, passed down from generation to generation. In 1981, the Alumni Association Scholarship was created to support legacy students, who have a mother, father, or grandparent with a degree from AU.

This $5,000 per-year scholarship is currently awarded every other year to an undergraduate freshman student (it will next be awarded in academic year 2013-2014). The scholarship is renewable for up to four years. Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic records, involvement in leadership and community service activities, and demonstrated financial need.

The scholarship recipient is selected by the AU Alumni Board.

Support the Scholarship

The Alumni Association Scholarship is funded by the Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment, which was created in 2008 to ensure the continuance of this program. Proceeds from the Alumni Audit program contribute to the endowment, which is also supported by private gifts. Through the Alumni Audit program, alumni may audit one AU course per semester for a $100 fee, $75 of which is directed toward the endowment.

You can make an invaluable difference in the lives of future AU legacy students by contributing to the Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment fund. Please donate today!

More Information

For more information about the Alumni Association Scholarship or Endowment, please contact Laura Legg, associate director, alumni admissions volunteers, at 202-885-3413.