Ann and David D. Flanagan, IE 1976, have provided an incredible matching opportunity to support students in the College of Engineering Dean’s Scholars Program. The Flanagans matched contributions at the $125,000 level, resulting in endowed scholarship funds of $250,000 each for a total of eight new Dean’s Scholars. Launched in December 2023, the challenge sparked an immediate, enthusiastic response from donors. All eight of the scholarship opportunities have been fulfilled.

David Flanagan said, “We wanted to inspire others to give so that more top engineering students have the resources necessary to attend Tech and access the full experience without financial worry.” 

The College of Engineering Dean’s Scholars Program awards a $10,000-per-year scholarship, for up to four years, to promising, highly qualified undergraduate students across all engineering disciplines. The program is available to students who have shown exemplary academic achievement. Dean’s Scholars also have access to a cohort-based environment to grow their professional skills and networks. Throughout the program, students work with faculty mentors, participate in leadership development retreats, and meet with campus leaders and infl uential alumni. Each Dean’s Scholar is provided with an enrichment fund that may be used during their academic career for co-curricular and extracurricular activities. 

“It was Ann and David’s vision and generosity that launched the Dean’s Scholars Program in 2019 and changed the lives of our students,” said Raheem Beyah, dean of the College of Engineering and Southern Company Chair. “Their initial support laid a foundation that will award 45 scholarships by the end of this semester. This matching gift has extended their impact, empowering more aspiring engineering leaders to pursue their dreams.”

The program directly supports the College’s mission of recruiting highly sought-after first-year students who will lead and enrich the Georgia Tech community while receiving a world-class education and life-changing research opportunities. With support from donors like the Flanagans and others participating in the match, the College will help these students become exemplars of Georgia Tech’s motto: “Progress and Service.”