Transforming Lives Through
Making a college education and experience possible has never been more important yet more challenging than it is today. That’s just one reason why the mission and work of the PU Legacy Foundation have remained crucial for over twenty years now.
From the Legacy Scholars
Irelynn Holst, a Legacy Scholar who graduated this past May studying Music Therapy at Drury University, said that
“Without the aid of scholarships, the goal of attending, much less graduating from college, would be difficult, if not absolutely impossible.”
Legacy Scholars receive transformative renewable scholarships that create access to higher education and pave the path towards not only graduation, but towards a bright future.
Students engage in opportunities to strengthen skills, explore leadership models, and work alongside a community of peers from across the country
Legacy Scholars each develop and implement an service-learning style, outcome-based annual Volunteer Leadership Project that addresses a significant need; ultimately impacting their campuses and communities for the better.
Honoring a Legacy, Making an Impact
For over 20 years, we’ve provided scholarships that make education attainable along with leadership development experiences that impact not just students but their campuses and communities for the better.
More than 300 students served through Legacy Scholar Programs
More than 5360 hours of volunteer and leadership work in local communities in the past ten years.
More than 3 million dollars in scholarship dollars awarded since our beginning.
Legacy Scholar Alumni Continue the Impact
Program alumni continue to make a difference in their professions, their communities and throughout the world. Come learn about how the work of leadership, scholarship legacy and service continue long after graduation.
Discover our latest News & Stories
With Gratitude for the Michael and Suanne Yarbrough Endowed Scholarship
Accepting Applications for the 2024-2025 Undergraduate Program
Phillips University Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce that it is accepting new applications for its Undergraduate Legacy Scholars Program for the 2024-2025 academic year. This program makes annual awards of up to $9000 per year to full-time undergraduate students pursuing a liberal arts education at any of the 17 colleges or universities currently or […]
With Gratitude for the New Dorothy and Sheldon Elliott Endowed Scholarship
Phillips University Legacy Foundation is excited to announce the creation of the Dorothy and Sheldon Elliott Scholarship by their daughter, Linda Elliott. This scholarship will be a fully funded permanent endowment created to support the ongoing mission of the foundation and the legacy of Phillips University. Linda established this endowed fund in memory of her […]
An Interview with Beloved PU Faculty Dr. Beth Murphy
Part of the Phillips University Story Project In 1958, Dr. Beth Murphy had just finished her Masters of Education at the University of Colorado. The head of the Biology Department, Professor Anderson, told her he had recommended her for a job. Professor Alexander: “I recommended you for a job!” Dr. Murphy: “Where?” Professor Alexander: “Phillips […]
Annoucing the Varsity Club Scholarship
Phillips University Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce that Becky (Wooten) (’74) and Richard (’74) Books have established the Varsity Club Scholarship. It is a fully funded permanent endowment created to support the ongoing mission and legacy of Phillips University. They established this endowed fund in honor of the strong ties that the Varsity Social […]