A Hopkinsville native recently made donations to Austin Peay State University to create a new scholarship opportunity for students.
The school reports John McGee, who graduated in 1969 commemorated his “Golden Graduate Year” by contributing more than $50,000 in gold coins. McGee later made additional donations bringing his donation total to over $60,000.
The funds donated created the Golden Eagle Graduate Scholarship that students pursuing a master’s degree in business from APSU are eligible to receive. Applicants must write a policy analysis paper of three to five pages discussing the impact that political policy has on the economy of a specific region, Tennessee, or the country as a whole. They note any political opinions expressed in the paper will not affect the review process or students’ candidacy for the scholarship and recipients must maintain a graduate GPA of 3.0. The scholarship will be non-renewable and will be awarded beginning in the fall semester in 2020.
McGee entered the military after high school and served three years on active duty, two years active reserve, and one year on inactive reserve. He later earned his bachelor’s degree in economics fro APSU and went on to have a vibrant career in business.
McGee and his wife Janet currently live in Dallas, Texas near their two daughters and two grandsons.
