Augsburg College celebrated the 7th anniversary of the Scholastic Connections Scholarship program during a gala and dinner held on Sept. 10.  Scholastic Connections is a unique scholarship program, believed to be the first of its kind in the nation. The program uses proceeds from a $500,000 endowment to pair students of color with alumni of color in mentoring relationships.

Scholastic Connections recipients receive $5,000 scholarships and are paired with mentors who are successful alumni of color. Each year five new scholarships are awarded. This year there are six returning scholars. Continue reading “Augsburg Celebrates 7 Years of Scholastic Connections” →