Susie Abney Foundation History

leanaweisz — 2014-03-11 07:47:29 UTC

I know that my Grandmother would be pleased with the vehicle she so wisely created that has done so much for so many." - J.R. Fulp, Jr., Chairman

The Abney Foundation was originally formed in 1957 by Mrs. Susie Mathews Abney, widow of Mr. John Pope Abney, the founder of Abney Mills in Greenwood, SC. At that time, five trustees, including Mrs. Abney, were appointed to govern the trust. The principal office was located in Greenwood, SC. At her death in 1969, Mrs. Abney left a sizeable bequest to The Abney Foundation.

The mission of The Abney Foundation is to aid organizations that are operated exclusively for educational, religious, charitable, scientific, and literary purposes. The highest priority is placed on higher education.

To date a total of $50,862,823 has been awarded to various organizations.

Colleges and Universities

2013-14 Abney Scholarship Recipients

Abney and Associates Foundation: Colleges and Universities

leanaweisz — 2014-04-04 02:05:43 UTC

Higher education is the primary focus of The Abney Foundation (Video). We are proud to have Abney Foundation Scholarship endowments at fourteen colleges and universities across the state of South Carolina. Over $27,000,000 has been awarded to 12,865 Abney Scholars, including 568 students for the academic year 2013-14. The combined endowment balances exceed $38,475,000.

The Abney Foundation (FAQ) makes grants to fund these endowments; however the schools administer the scholarship programs themselves. You may contact the financial aid department at the school you're interested in to see if you qualify. Application Guidelines

What are the Resources of SUSIE MATHEWS ABNEY and ASSOCIATES FOUNDATION?

Below is a list of schools that have Abney Foundation Scholarship programs:

Anderson University

The Abney Foundation Scholarship Fund

316 Boulevard

Anderson, SC 29621

864-231-2074 or 800-542-3594

www.andersonuniversity.edu

Lander University

The Abney Scholarship Fund

Campus Box 6001

Greenwood, SC 29629