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$2 Million Gift To The University of Montana Will Fund Scholarships For Service-Minded Students

Missoula businessman Jim Auger says his father instilled in him the significance of contributing on a local and personal level. Auger committed $2 million of his estate to The University of Montana School of Business Administration http://www.business.umt.edu/ with his father in mind.

"I have come to realize how right he was," Auger said of his gift, which will provide for undergraduate, renewable scholarships. These will be awarded to business majors and will cover tuition, fees and books for several students each year. Scholarship recipients will be required to volunteer a minimum of 120 hours each academic year with a charitable organization that provides services to underprivileged members of society.

"Through establishment of this endowment, it is my intention to inspire young people to engage in service to their communities," Auger said. "In addition, I hope that the required volunteer service will help recipients develop a deeper compassion for those less fortunate and a lifelong commitment to elevate those in our society who are often marginalized."

The UM Foundation works with alumni and friends to plan their legacy gifts. To find out how to make a meaningful contribution, call 406-243-2593 or visit http://SupportUM.org.

Full Story: http://news.umt.edu/2012/06/062512gift.aspx

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