The Austin Family Scholarship, LLC was started in late 2013 for the express purpose of providing encouragement and financial assistance to graduating seniors at Hanahan High School. Given the Austin family history with The Citadel and Clemson University, the financial assistance will be limited to students who plan to attend one of those two fine institutions.

The annual scholarships will be presented in honor of our father, Willis W. Austin, Jr. Willis believed that hard work was a key to developing character in young people. Honesty, hard work, good character and a faith in God are all attributes Willis conveyed in his daily life. He quietly helped many through his time, efforts and financial support.

Our family was blessed growing up with him and we are now honored to provide this annual scholarship in his name.