The Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation has made it easier than ever for a recent Georgia Southern graduate to become an Eagle Fund member - with amazing benefits to boot.

With the Young Alumni Eagle Fund status, those who have graduated within the last four years can take advantage of paying just half of any giving level and still receive all donor benefits associated with that giving level, including priority points.

This new initiative gives young alumni the opportunity to continue enjoying Saturdays in the South while they adjust to life after college.

To be eligible for the Young Alumni program, alumni must have graduated within the last four years of the current year.

The Eagle Fund, which is the main fundraising arm for the Athletic Foundation, is the annual scholarship fund for Georgia Southern's student-athletes. Contributions to the fund support over 386 student-athletes who play in one of the 17 Division I varsity sport programs by providing academic scholarships.  Each contribution to the Athletic Foundation directly impacts all of Georgia Southern's student-athletes and athletic departments that work to win championships and bring recognition to our University and state.

The deadline for contributions to the 2016-17 Eagle Fund is Friday, June 30, 2016. And, like any other Eagle Fund member, monthly payment plans are available!

To learn more, fill out an interest form to have an Foundation Representative will contact you. To donate online, create an account at GSEagles.com/Login or call 1-800-GSU-WINS. Further questions may be directed to the Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation at AthleticFoundation@GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Membership in the Eagle Fund is recognized by unrestricted annual gifts that are made between July 1 - June 30. All accounts must be paid in full by June 30 to receive upcoming Eagle Fund benefits. Contributions can be given at any level, but eligible interested alumni will be required to pay at least $60 for the first year of membership in order to meet the minimum donation level requirement, True Blue.

While the minimum donation is cut in half, Young Alumni members will obligated to pay full price for tickets and parking (football). Tickets can be purchased at GSEagles.com/Tickets.

The Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation's (GSUAF) primary goal is to provide the University's student-athletes with the opportunity to compete for a championship ring and earn a college education while developing them as future leaders in their respective communities.

The mission of the GSUAF is to provide private financial support for athletic scholarships, facilities and staff enhancement for the Athletic Department of Georgia Southern University.  All of the activities of the Athletic Foundation are conducted with the highest regard for academic and athletic excellence and within the guidelines established by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, conference affiliations and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)