Love’s has made a significant donation of $1.08 million to both the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma Price College of Business, establishing the Tom Love Scholars Program at both universities.
“My dad was a forward-thinker who knew knowledge is power in the journey to success,” said Jenny Love Meyer, chief culture officer at Love’s. “The Tom Love Scholars Program carries on his legacy of instilling that knowledge in others. It is not just an investment in individuals; it’s an investment in future generations.”
The retailer stated that the donation will provide crucial scholarship support to qualifying students, helping them achieve their academic and career goals. Scholars will receive not only financial aid but also valuable networking opportunities with Love’s employees, giving them a head start in their professional journey.
At Oklahoma State University, the Tom Love Scholars Program will award scholarships to 20 students annually over the next four years. In addition to financial aid, Tom Love Scholars will receive a number of valuable networking and professional development opportunities through Love’s. These include a mentorship pairing with a Love’s employee, a networking event at Love’s headquarters in Oklahoma City, and at least one on-campus activity with Love’s employees each semester.
The program continues a strong partnership between OSU and Love’s, which is also the sponsor for this year’s Homecoming celebration.
“We are forever grateful to Love’s for this transformational investment in the next generation,” OSU Foundation President Blaire Atkinson said. “This program will allow our students to develop an invaluable connection with one of Oklahoma’s top companies, which will enrich their student experience and empower them in their future careers. We extend our deepest gratitude to Love’s for their partnership in shaping the future leaders of our communities.”
At the University of Oklahoma, the majority of Love’s gift will provide scholarships benefiting nearly all Price College of Business majors for up to three years of their time at OU. Scholarship recipients, or Tom Love Scholars, will be students who demonstrate strong leadership qualities and academic excellence, with a particular focus on students who work to support their education.
“As a vital and longtime partner to OU, Love’s Travel Stops and their ongoing generosity help us make the University of Oklahoma a place of even greater opportunity,” said OU President Joseph Harroz Jr. “Because of the Love family, we can provide promising, talented students with an affordable education and impactful networking events, both of which will enable them to graduate as skilled professionals who already have strong industry relationships.”