Rob and Dena Stowers Endowed Scholarship

A conversation with Rob Stowers.

Why did you choose to create a scholarship at Auburn University?
I want to help deserving, first-generation college students fulfill their dream of attending Auburn.

What would you want the recipients of this scholarship to know about the person for whom it is named?
Dena and I love Auburn and want to help bright, deserving students learn to love Auburn. I am a first-generation college graduate and I understand how important earning a degree is for students and their future families’ well being.

Tell us about your Auburn story, favorite tradition, a “War Eagle!” moment, or what Auburn has meant to you.
Auburn has given me the education, skills, and confidence to become a successful business person. The values I had reinforced during my years at Auburn have helped guide me during the last 40 years as we try to help people that need a little boost to ensure their happiness and success.

What do you hope your recipients gain through this scholarship?
I hope that students see the value of giving so they may do the same when they are fiscally able.