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Scholastic Connections

Scholastic Connections is a unique scholarship program created by Augsburg alumnus Syl Jones ’73 and is 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.

"We are so proud of the Scholastic Connections program," Augsburg College President Paul Pribbenow said."It honors our intersecting commitments to helping all students succeed at Augsburg, to supporting an intentionally diverse campus community, and to engaging our graduates in the life of the college. The SC program is an example of Augsburg at its best!"

The program was developed in response to the resolution of a lawsuit filed by Elroy Stock ’49, who sued Augsburg for breach of contract for failing to name a building after him. Shortly after receiving Stock's donation, the college discovered that he had been the author of thousands of mailings sent to interracial couples and adoptive families in which Stock urged "racial purity." Augsburg opted not to honor Stock's donation request for a building name. Due to charitable donation regulations, the College could not return his donation. After the lawsuit was dismissed due to the expiration of the statute of limitations, the College repurposed the donation to create Scholastic Connections.

The scholarship-mentoring program assists achievement-oriented high school and post-secondary students of color and/or mixed race to succeed at Augsburg. Scholarship criteria include leadership ability and an interest in community service.

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