Planning Your Legacy
For more than 165 years, Lawrence University has been committed to providing a strong liberal arts education. Now, more than ever, students are given the opportunity not just to learn, but research, innovate, build relationships, and experience in ways that prepare them for the rapidly evolving global environment that awaits them after graduation.
Lawrence's leadership in providing this type of education depends on the generosity of alumni, parents, and friends. Our donors are of every age, from all walks of life and every place you can imagine. No matter who they are or where they are from, all have one thing in common: a love and passion for Lawrence.
Please consider joining these people by making an impact to Lawrence students of today and the future through a planned gift, including life income gifts and bequests. These types of charitable arrangements let you support us far into the future while also providing tax and other benefits to you.
Lawrence-Downer Legacy Circle
The Lawrence-Downer Legacy Circle is the college's donor recognition society for those remembering Lawrence in their estate planning.Learn more about Legacy Circle (LC) and join today!
Shelby Harder, 2018
Dr. Irving Auld and Dorothy Roher Auld Scholarship
"Many students take for granted what a university has to offer. However, I am thankful every single day for the opportunity to attend this prestigious school. At Lawrence, you have the ability to engage in Socratic debates about the world we live in at dinner, play recreational or NCAA sports, and talk one on one with brilliant professors. At Lawrence, you don't just 'learn' a subject, you are immersed in it. You dive into the liberal arts and these professors show you the beauty in it all, and how everything is tied together. I am a Biochemistry major with a soft spot for rocket science, philosophy, and evolution. Lawrence is my dream school, and it would have never been possible without the Dr. Irving Auld and Dorothy Roher Auld Scholarship. I am forever grateful for their generosity."
Shelby Harder, 2018
"Many students take for granted what a university has to offer. However, I am thankful every single day for the opportunity to attend this prestigious school. At Lawrence, you have the ability to engage in Socratic debates about the world we live in at dinner, play recreational or NCAA sports, and talk one on one with brilliant professors. At Lawrence, you don't just 'learn' a subject, you are immersed in it. You dive into the liberal arts and these professors show you the beauty in it all, and how everything is tied together. I am a Biochemistry major with a soft spot for rocket science, philosophy, and evolution. Lawrence is my dream school, and it would have never been possible without the Dr. Irving Auld and Dorothy Roher Auld Scholarship. I am forever grateful for their generosity."
Max Loebl, 2017
Grace Gates Scholarship and Schade Family Scholarship
"Lawrence has been a life changing opportunity. My experience here is made possible by the Grace Gates Scholarship and the Schade Family Scholarship. I will always be grateful for the generosity that made my life at Lawrence a reality. I am incredibly thankful for the amazing education and lifelong connections I have made here. Beyond a doubt, my time at Lawrence has been a multifarious experience; playing varsity soccer, working in the Volunteer and Community Service Center, and now serving as the President of the Lawrence University Community Council. The times spent at Lawrence will be carried with me and cherished for the rest of my life."
Magdalen D'Alessio, 2017
Lillian Seybold Wells Memorial Scholarship
"Hello, my name is Magdalen D'Alessio, I'm majoring in Psychology and minoring in Education Studies and History. I am extremely thankful to be a recipient of the Lillian Seybold Wells Memorial Scholarship as I have been able to further my education and pursue my extracurricular interests, including Dance Team, and participating in the many International programs offered on campus. I'm really glad to be able to attend Lawrence and hope to expand my knowledge of the world even further! In the near future, I plan to conduct an independent study regarding the relationship between the government and school systems and the importance of parental involvement!"
