b'FUELING INNOVATION THROUGH GENEROSITY YOUR GIFT: A CATALYST FOR LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIESAs a member of Franklin Universitys alumni communitymore than 50,000 strong, you have the power to transform lives at your alma mater. Since 1902, Franklin has been committed to providing quality education to a diverse community of learners, continuing to grow through alumni success.This past year saw significant increases in scholarship applications for Alumni Militaryand Veteran, 1902 Leadership Circle and Community College scholarships, highlighting the critical role these funds play in making education accessible. Franklin remains dedicated to keeping education affordable through transfer credit policies, corporate partnerships and the Tuition Guarantee program.Your gift, regardless of size, directly impacts students lives by funding scholarships that turn dreams into reality, supporting programs that prepare future leaders and maintaining Franklins position as the University of Opportunity. Your tax-deductible contributions go directly to supporting students. When you donate, youre not just giving moneyyoure providing hope, opportunity and the chance for someone to change their life through education.NEW! GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDThe General Scholarship Fund provides vital financial support to students from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines. By contributing to this fund, donors help remove economic barriers to education, enabling motivated individuals to pursue their academic and career goals. This flexible fund ensures that scholarships can be awarded to the broadest group of learners.ALUMNI MILITARY AND VETERANS SCHOLARSHIPOur Universitys namesake, Benjamin Franklin, was keenly aware of the value and sacrifice associated with military service, for it was on the shoulders of such service that the dreams of the framers of our Constitution were made a reality. The University established the Alumni Military and Veterans Scholarship for current military personnel of any branch, their spouses or dependents, and veterans. Your support will help the men and women who work to defend our great nation and its freedoms. 1902 LEADERSHIP CIRCLEThe Leadership Circle Scholarship, established in 2009, is awarded annually to undergraduate and graduate students who make a positive contribution to the economic and/or social good of their local communities. This competitive scholarship requires students to write an essay comparing their drive, tenacity and entrepreneurial spirit, to that of the Universitys namesake Benjamin Franklin. Donors to the Leadership Circle Scholarship make an annual contribution of $1,902 in tribute to the year Franklin University was established.RECEIVING THIS SCHOLARSHIP SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED MY JOURNEY AT FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR METO CONTINUE MY EDUCATION AND ASSISTING IN POSITIONING ME24 FOR SUCCESS POST-GRADUATION. Anna K.Clocktower | Fueling Innovation Through Generosity'