Scholarship Search

UAB sponsors a scholarship opportunity for up to 2 entering freshmen who have participated in Birmingham's I Am My Brother's Keeper (IAMBK) Leadership Institute. (The institute is not directly affiliated with UAB.) To be considered, students must:

• Be admitted to UAB for the upcoming fall semester by March 1 of their senior year in high school
• Have an ACT composite score of 24 or higher
• Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the upcoming academic year by March 1
• Provide documentation from the IAMBK Institute, confirming fulfillment of all the IAMBK requirements

Selected recipients will receive a 4-year award that guarantees the cost of tuition and academic fees will be met with gift aid (up to 15 credit hours per semester for fall and spring only). Please note: This scholarship cannot be stacked on top of another tuition and fee scholarship.

This scholarship is for student who are enrolled in the Masters of Public Administration (MPA) program. To be considered, students must have at least a 3.0 GPA prior to the time of application.  Applicants must be planning to intern in the public or private sector with a clear connection to public sector activities. The internship opportunity must be located outside of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee and Florida, with preference given to applicants interning in the Washington, D.C., area. Applicants must be enrolled the Summer semester following the awarding of the scholarship.

 

Friends, colleagues, and admirers have made generous gifts for the purpose of creating a scholarship at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Gifts to the scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in World Languages and Literatures Department in the College of Arts and Sciences at UAB. Applicants must be currently enrolled as a major (French, Spanish, Applied Spanish and Japanese) or a minor (Chinese, German) in the Department of World Languages and Literatures in the College of Arts and Sciences at UAB. Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application.

Aaron L. Lamar, Jr. Student Leadership Scholarship is a non-renewable scholarship established in an effort to honor Aaron Lamar, Jr., Ed.D., who served UAB for 25 years as the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students. Dr. Lamar was responsible for the growth and development of many programs and activities at the University. While Dean Lamar certainly valued scholarship, he greatly valued the total development of students through their involvement in co-curricular and community activities. He also valued the diversity of the collegiate environment, believing that this was integral to the education process. This scholarship is distributed annually by The Office of Student Involvement and Leadership.

One recipient will be awarded for the Fall 2024 semester; the award amount varies between $500 and $2,500.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be currently enrolled in a degree seeking program at UAB
• Be classified as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior undergraduate student (senior students must be returning as a full-time UAB student in Fall 2023)
• Have earned a minimum, overall GPA of 2.5 in course work prior to the time of application and be in good academic standing
• Have demonstrated active participation and leadership in extracurricular and community activities
• Active participation in organizations and activities promoting diversity is an important element in the application and selection process

Application Requirements
The following must be included in the General Scholarship Application to be fully considered:

• Resume (highlighting campus involvement/leadership, community service, and student employment if applicable)
• 2 letters of recommendation from a person who can comment on your leadership on campus and/or in the UAB/Birmingham community.
• Essay demonstrating leadership in the co-curricular or community activities. Participation in organizations and activities promoting diversity should be outlined in the essay.

Applicants being considered for this award will be required to interview with members of the selection committee. Applicants will be notified if selected for an interview.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must demonstrate solid academic achievement and should have earned the highest grade point average in UAB School of Optometry Clinical Evaluation of the Visual System course work after completing all sections.

The Academic Affairs Scholarship is a scholarship based on the financial need and academic achievements of current full-time UAB students who are currently enrolled in, or admitted to, a degree-seeking program in the College of Arts and Sciences, Collat School of Business, School of Education, or School of Engineering at UAB. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

The ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners) Scholarship is for students who are enrolled in Digital Forensics in the UAB J. Frank Barefield, Jr. Department of Criminal Justice. 

Requirements:
1. Applicants should be majoring in Digital forensics in the UAB J. Frank Barefield, Jr. Department of Criminal Justice.
2. 2.50 or better GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in coursework completed prior to the time of application.
4. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate academic promise and achievement.
5. Number of awards: 4
6. Application period: August 1 to February 1
7. Required Documents: BSMART Scholarship Application, Resume, Essay, and two letters of recommendation from UAB Faculty members. This scholarship is an annual award and is not renewable. 

* Awards are subject to the availability of funds.
** All UAB J. Frank Barefield, Jr. Department of Criminal Justice scholarship awardees in the current academic year are not eligible to apply for the *same* scholarship in the following consecutive academic year (e.g., if you are an awardee of the D.Y.S. scholarship in AY 2022-2023, you are not eligible to apply for the scholarship in AY 2023-2024).

CDS-John Blue Company established the Adam Telle Memorial Endowed Award in Mechanical Engineering in memory of their friend and colleague and UAB alumnus, Adam Telle.

Recipients of the Adam Telle Memorial Endowed Award in Mechanical Engineering will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in, or admitted to the Mechanical Engineering Program in the School of Engineering
• Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application
• Applicants must demonstrate financial need for scholarship assistance as determined by the UAB Office of Financial Aid

This scholarship is intended to assist deserving students who have designated in African American Studies as their primary major. Those students must be in good standing as sophomore or junior at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

The Alabama Power Company made a generous gift to fund the Alabama Power Company Scholars Program in Engineering.

Recipients of the Alabama Power Foundation, Inc. Endowed Scholarship in Engineering will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the School of Engineering at UAB
• Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application
• The Fund shall provide support to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University

The Alabama Power Foundation, Inc. made a generous gift to fund the Alabama Power Foundation, Inc. Endowed Scholarship in Engineering.

Recipients of the Alabama Power Foundation, Inc. Endowed Scholarship in Engineering will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in, or admitted to, the a degree-granting program in the School of Engineering
• Applicants must be a legal resident of the State of Alabama

The Albert J. Tully, Jr., M.D. Family Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise who are enrolled or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:

- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office
- Have earned at least a 3.2 (on a 4.0) grade point average before entering medical school or be in the top 50% of their class during medical school

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Friends, colleagues, and admirers of Alfred A. Bartolucci have made generous gifts for the purpose of creating a scholarship at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Spendable earnings from the scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the School of Public Health, Biostatistics program at UAB. Applicants must be in Biostatistics and have a 3.5 GPA

This award is presented to an outstanding international student enrolled in the School of Health Professions in recognition of their academic and non-academic accomplishments. Applicants MUST meet the following criteria: • Enrolled in the UAB School of Health Professions • Demonstrate Academic Excellence • Provide a Resume/CV • Provide a brief description of your academic achievement in the School of Health Professions and program activities. • Provide a brief description of your extracurricular activities related to UAB (outside of SHP). • Provide a brief description of your volunteer experience in the community (Include volunteer hours for each activity).

This renewable award is for entering transfer students who are All-Alabama Academic Team (AAAT) members.

To be considered, students must be admitted to UAB for the summer or fall semester that immediately follows the receipt of their AAAT honor. They must also submit their All-Alabama Academic Team letter to their UAB Admissions Counselor before July 1st. You can find your assigned counselor at uab.edu/mycounselor 


 

The Alma B. Maxwell Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise who are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The American Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO) has made a generous gift for the purpose of creating the American Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO) Scholarship in Engineering at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Recipients of the American Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO) Scholarship in Engineering will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Materials Engineering; or Mechanical Engineering at UAB
• Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 2.75 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application
• The Fund shall provide support to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University

 

The Ann Margaret Clark Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Anne Julianne Jenkins Isola, M.D., Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise who are enrolled in their third or fourth year of medical school studying at the Montgomery Regional Medical Campus at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Preferences:

- Students of Autauga, Elmore, or Montgomery, Alabama
- Demonstrated interest in palliative care; if none exists
- Demonstrated interest in a primary care specialty

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Arnold G. Diethelm, M.D. Medical Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.
 

Two BA-Art Studio or BFA students will be chosen to receive a scholarship to attend a week long workshop over the summer term. The scholarship is valued at approximately $1,300 and includes course fee, application fee, meals & housing in dormitory style facilities and a $300 stipend that may be used for travel or materials fee. Arrowmont offers a rich assortment of classes covering many disciplines. Applicants are encouraged to seek advice from a faculty member.

Requirements:
1. Completed Department Scholarship Application form.
2. A representative portfolio (minimum of 10 and up to 15 images). Follow this link to upload your portfolio Slideroom:https://uabdaah.slideroom.com/. *This one portfolio will be used to review all of your art studio scholarship applications.
3. The applicant should submit a ranked list of their top three choices for courses found at Arrowmont:www.arrowmont.org along with their application package.  The selected scholarship applicant will be asked to review the upcoming summer Arrowmont summer class offerings (www.arrowmont.org) to select class choices (rank the top three choices) and housing choices. Arrowmont will place the student in the course from the ranked list based on availability and enrollment figures.

Note: If a two-week class is selected, the student is responsible for the additional course fee and meals/housing costs. Students may upgrade their housing for an additional charge to be covered by the student.

Questions regarding this scholarship should be directed to Tara Seaborn at tseaborn@uab.edu
 

Scholarship of Excellence Program: The Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions (ASAHP) in partnership with CastleBranch sponsors a scholarship program for students enrolled in its member schools. Purpose: The purpose of the scholarship program is to recognize outstanding students in the health professions who are achieving excellence in their academic programs and have significant potential to assume future leadership roles in healthcare. The selected student will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Qualifications: The following criteria must be met to be eligible to receive an ASAHP Scholarship: Candidates must have successfully completed at least one term (quarter, semester, trimester, etc.) at UAB. Candidates may be enrolled in any program in the UAB School of Health Professions. Candidates must be enrolled in a career entry-level, degree-granting program; all degree levels are eligible (baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral). Financial need is not a criterion for eligibility. Candidates must have successfully achieved UAB Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.7 or greater Candidates must be enrolled full-time during the current academic school year. Candidates must be able to detail current and future professional goals Application process: To be considered, students must submit the following: 1. A Current resume/CV 2. A one page essay that addresses why she/he selected the health profession for which she/he is enrolled and what unique contributions she/he intends to make to the community's health (Do not exceed 200 words) 3. Recommendation letter from the departments Program Director or Faculty within the School of Health Professions.

APIC - Alabama (Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Alabama Chapter) has made a generous pledge for the purpose of creating a scholarship at the University of Alabamat at Birmingham (UAB). Funds from the scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the graduate program in the School of Public Health at UAB.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to Fourth Year students who demonstrate expertise related to Contact Lens and/or contact lens research and who demonstrate financial need as determined by UAB Financial Aid Office.

The Baptist Health Care Foundation Scholarship for the Montgomery Regional Medical Campus supports deserving students enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine studying at the Montgomery Regional Campus.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

BE&K, Inc. has made a generous gift for the purpose of creating the BE&K, Inc. Scholarship in Engineering at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Recipients of the BE&K, Inc. Scholarship in Engineering will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in Engineering at UAB
• Applicants should demonstrate superior academic achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.00 grade point average in high school and an ACT Composite Score of 28 or higher
• Applicants should be of outstanding character and integrity and possess potential or leadership and show promise of significant achievement in engineering
• Preference will be given to those applicants who are likely to initiate their engineering careers in the Birmingham region

The Benjamin & Roberta Medical Scholarship Endowment supports deserving students with academic promise who are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Department of Art and Art History awards the Betty Loeb Scholarship for Painting to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the Painting Program. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA, and preference will be given to those with financial need. Applicants are encouraged to seek advice from a faculty member.

Requirements:
1. Completed BSMART Scholarship Application 
2. A representative portfolio (minimum of 10 and up to 15 images).  Follow this link to upload your portfolio Slideroom: https://uabdaah.slideroom.com/. *This one portfolio will be used to review all of your art studio scholarship applications. If you have any questions about Slideroom, please contact professor Ryan Meyer at ryanam@uab.edu


 

This scholarship was established by alumni, colleagues and friends to recognize our founding dean (William F. Bridgers, MD, 1932-2006) and his wife Judy for their years of leadership and service to public health. Special consideration is given to those who demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a career in public health. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and be Graduate Students in the UAB School of Public Health.

Family, friends, and admirers of Billy R. Cox established this scholarship in his memory and legacy. Specific criteria include students who demonstrate an interest in public health for the gay, lesbian, bi and trans-gender populations and have a 3.0 GPA.

Alumni and friends of the Department of Biomedical Engineering have made generous gifts for the purpose of creating an undergraduate scholarship in Biomedical Engineering at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to residents of the Greater Birmingham Area.

This renewable award is for incoming freshmen who are residents of Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, or Walker counties in Alabama. Consideration is based on financial need, leadership and academic achievement. Students must be admitted to UAB by March 1 of their senior year in high school, have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, have a composite ACT score of 25 or higher, and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1. This award is renewable for up to four years.

To receive this award, students must be enrolled full-time and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Two or more awards will be given each year.

The Birmingham Racing Commission Scholarship is a scholarship based on the academic achievements of current full-time UAB students who are residents of Jefferson County, Alabama. To be considered, students must be enrolled in a regular undergraduate program at UAB. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

This renewable scholarship is based on the academic achievements of entering freshmen who are Alabama residents. To be considered, seniors in high school must apply for admission by December 1 (deadline extended to June 1 for fall 2024) and be admitted to UAB for the upcoming summer or fall semester. Visit uab.edu/scholarships to view the award amount and academic requirements for students admitted with a test score. December ACT or SAT scores taken in the senior year will be the final scores considered for automatic merit scholarship review. (Due to the extended deadline, March scores taken in the senior year will be the final scores considered.) Scholarship consideration for students admitted without a test score will be based on several academic performance factors (e.g., strength of curriculum, grades and grade point average). The examined GPA will be the cumulative GPA at the time of admission. Students must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or onshore students on select visa types to receive this award.

The Blazing Across the Finish Line Scholarship Campaign was created to assist our outstanding upperclassman who are striving to complete their degrees and in need of scholarship support to reach the “finish line” of graduation. Currently, there are limited scholarship opportunities available for juniors and seniors in the College of Arts and Sciences. Blazing Across the Finish Line gifts will provide financial support, educational enrichment, and a solid foundation from which students can achieve their highest goals.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students from South Alabama.

The Boman-Powell Travel Award is a non-renewable scholarship based on merit and need, awarded annually to a current student in the University Honors Program, UAB’s original honors program founded in 1983. To be considered, students must be an active University Honors Program student that has committed to attend an academic-based study abroad program.

The Bond - Haggard Endowed Scholarship in Biomedical Engineering is given by Dr. Warren and Mrs. Cindy Haggard in memory of their parents Dr. Dwight and Mrs. Ruth Ann Bond and Mr. Jesse Haggard, and in honor of Mrs. Annie Ruth Haggard.

Recipients of the Bond-Haggard Endowed Scholarship in Biomedical Engineering will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Biomedical Engineering department of the School of Engineering at the University.
• Preference will be given to an undergraduate transfer student. If an appropriate undergraduate transfer student does not meet these standards for the award, preference will then be given to an undergraduate Biomedical Engineering student with more than thirty (30) semester hours at the University.

The Britt and Susan Sexton Endowed Honors Scholarship is a non-renewable scholarship based on academic promise, extracurricular involvement, and community service of new UAB honors students who have earned at least a 3.5 GPA on coursework completed prior to the time of application. To be considered, students must be admitted or currently enrolled full-time undergraduates with good standing in the UAB Honors College.

The UAB NAS Brooke & Joe Maluff Scholarship was established through generous gifts by Brooke & Joe Maluff to be used for the purposed of creating a sponsored student award at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are accepted to the UAB College of Arts & Sciences.

This an annual award of $1,500 and is not renewable. Recipients are eligible to apply for the award in subsequent years as long as they continue to meet the requirements.

Requirements
The following guidelines will be used in administering and making awards from this scholarship.

Applicants must:

• Be undergraduate students currently admitted to or enrolled in a degree-granting program in the College of Arts & Sciences at UAB.
• Demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall grade point average of 3.0 in coursework completed prior to the time of application.
• Submit a 250-350 word essay that answers the following question: What would this scholarship funding mean to you?

The selection committee will select the recipient based on the above guidelines. The committee will include members of the National Alumni Society and/or Office of Alumni Affairs. 

The Brooke and Joe Maluff Family Endowed Scholarship in Department of Psychology is established by alumnus, Joe Maluff and his wife, Brooke. This scholarship is a tribute to the Maluff’s commitment to education, hard work, and dedication. This scholarship supports students studying in the Department of Psychology, who demonstrate strong academic promise. To be considered for this scholarship, students must have a GPA of 3.0 or above and be currently enrolled in or admitted to a major in the Department of Psychology. 

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

The Bush and Posey Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:

- Have earned at least an overall 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average in undergraduate studies or any post-baccalaureate coursework before the time of application
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Must be currently enrolled in or admitted in a full-time degree-granting program in the School of Health Professions. Must not hold a professional role outside of program requirements, providing explanation if needed to essay question -Are you employed outside of program requirements? Must demonstrate academic excellence with 3.0 or higher GPA Must demonstrate financial need Must answer essay question -Besides fulfilling a financial need, how will this scholarship support and play a role in your academic success and career goals Must detail evidence of extra-curricular and leadership on resume - resume sample provided in email communication. Must provide evidence of volunteer experience - resume sample provided in email communication.

The Carol Trull Pittman Endowed Scholarship was created to provide support for an incoming first-year student admitted to a degree-granting program in the College of Arts and Sciences at UAB. Preference for this award will be given to applicants from Corner High School in Dora, Alabama. If there are no applicants from Corner High School, next preference is given to students who attended a high school in Jefferson County, Alabama. 

To be considered, you must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application by the March 1st deadline. 

This prestigious scholarship was established by friends, admirers, and colleagues of Carol Z. Garrison, Ph.D., who served as UAB's president from 2002-2012. Dr. Garrison emphasized the importance of providing scholarship support to deserving students in order to assist them in their educational pursuits and to attract and retain the best and brightest to UAB. Selection is based on outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated leadership ability. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

The Caroline and Charles W. Ireland International Student Scholarship is open to currently-enrolled, degree-seeking international undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate student pursuing research and/or coursework.

Eligibility requirements:
• Open to currently enrolled undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate international students pursuing research and/or coursework
• At least a 3.0 UAB GPA (transfer students must have both a UAB and a transfer GPA of 3.0)

Document requirements:
• Complete application
• Two recommendation letters
• Statement of Financial Need

This award recognizes an outstanding student in the School of Health Professions for humanitarianism, professionalism and commitment to health care. Applicants MUST meet the following criteria: • Enrolled in the UAB School of Health Professions • Demonstrate Academic Excellence • Provide a Resume/CV • Provide a Letter of recommendation. • Provide a statement of philosophy regarding the role of your profession as a member of the health care team (In addition, Discuss your impact to improve lives of patients and future goals).

The Charles "Charlie" Campbell Endowed Memorial Scholarship is a one-year scholarship based on the academic achievements and financial need of current, full-time UAB students who are residents of Alabama. To be considered, students must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher, demonstrate financial need by submitting the FAFSA, and be enrolled in a regular undergraduate program at UAB. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award. Preference will be given to students who reside in Bessemer, Alabama.

The Charles A. Collat, Sr. Endowed Scholarship in Data Science was established through the generous gifts from James W. Smith to be used for the purpose of creating a sponsored student award at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), in honor of Charles A. Collat, Sr. The scholarship will be used to assist deserving students at UAB. -Be a currently enrolled student (sophomore, junior, senior, graduate student) in the Information Sciences Program with a concentration in Data Analytics within the UAB Collat School of Business. -Demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 GPA in coursework completed prior to the time of application. -Submit a personal statement, of at least 250 words, on what this scholarship funding would mean to them. The selection committee will select the recipient based on the above guidelines. The committee will include members of the UAB National Alumni Society and/or UAB Office of Alumni Affairs, and the donor(s). Applicants will be notified via email regarding their status after the selection committee has met.

The Charles A. Collat, Sr. Endowed Scholarship in Data Science was established through the generous gifts from James. W. Smith to be used for the purpose of creating a sponsored student award at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in honor of Charles A. Collat, Sr. The scholarship will be used to assist deserving students at UAB. The fund will provide support to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend UAB.

This is a one-time award valued at $1,000.

Requirements
The following guidelines will be used in administering and making awards from the Charles A. Collat, Sr. Endowed Scholarship in Data Science.

Applicants must:

• Be a currently enrolled student (sophomore, junior, senior, graduate student) in the Information Sciences Program with a concentration in Data Analytics within the UAB Collat School of Business.
• Demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 GPA in coursework completed prior to the time of application.
• Submit personal statements (250 word maximum) answering the following questions:
  • What would this scholarship funding mean to you?
  • Why did you choose UAB?

The Charles and Patsy Collat Endowed Industrial Distribution Scholarship is awarded each year to students majoring in Industrial Distribution who demonstrate exemplary performance in the ID major and commitment to the industry. Entering freshman and currently enrolled students are eligible for this scholarship. For entering freshman, ACT or SAT scores as well as high school GPA, extracurricular activities, and career goals are considered.   Currently enrolled students must have achieved high academic performance, involvement in extracurricular activities, and demonstrate commitment to Industrial Distribution.

The Charles and Patsy Collat Endowed Support Fund Industrial Distribution Scholarship is awarded each year to students majoring in Industrial Distribution who demonstrate exemplary performance in the ID major and commitment to the industry. Entering freshman and currently enrolled students are eligible for this scholarship. For entering freshman, ACT or SAT scores as well as high school GPA, extracurricular activities, and career goals are considered.  Currently enrolled students must have achieved high academic performance, involvement in extracurricular activities, and demonstrate commitment to Industrial Distribution.

This award is presented to an outstanding student in recognition of their creative accomplishments (written publications, artistic contributions, etc.) that complement the student’s academic activities in both the school of health professions and UAB. Applicants MUST meet the following criteria: • Enrolled in the UAB School of Health Professions • Demonstrate Academic Excellence • Provide a Resume/CV • Provide a brief description of your creative accomplishments (written publications, artistic contributions, etc.) which complemented your academic activities in the School of Health Professions. • Provide an essay describing the impact of your creative contribution to your chosen field OR • Letter of recommendation

The Charles E. Ingalls, M.D. Medical Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:
- Must study at the UAB School of Medicine Montgomery Regional Campus
- Must be ranked in the top third of their class

Preferences:
- Students from the River Region of Alabama, which includes the following counties: Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Macon, and Montgomery
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

This prestigious scholarship was established by Vulcan Materials Company in 1983 to honor Vulcan's former Chairman of the Board and, in the words of the scholarship contract, to promote the in-state education of gifted, promising students whose work may lead to the growth, commerce and governance of Alabama.” To be considered for this renewable award, students must submit the scholarship application in BSMART and have completed the three questions in the “Regions Academic, Charles William Ireland Presidential Honors, and McCallum Presidential Scholarship Questions” section by no later than February 1. To access this online application, Alabama residents must apply to UAB for the upcoming summer or fall semester during their senior year in high school with an ACT of 33-36 and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Qualified students who apply test optional will also be able to access this application. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding character and integrity, potential for leadership, and the promise of significant achievement in his or her chosen field.

Approximately ten applicants will be selected to interview in late February or early March, and one entering freshman will be selected as the Charles William Ireland Scholar. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

The law firm of Sirote and Permutt established this scholarship to honor Robert and Charlotte Lowder for their years of devoted community service. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in or admitted to the Field Practicum in the UAB Department of Social Work. The Fund is to be presented to undergraduate students who demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application. The Fund shall provide support to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University.

The Chris L. Jones Industrial Distribution Scholarship is awarded to students majoring in Industrial Distribution. Entering freshman and currently enrolled students are considered for this scholarship. Students must demonstrate a strong commitment to the industry through extracurricular activities, work history, or academic performance. For entering freshman, ACT or SAT score as well as high school GPA, extracurricular activities, an career goals are considered. Currently enrolled students are considered based on academic performance, commitment to Industrial Distribution, and extracurricular activities.

The Chris L. Jones Endowed Scholarship in Industrial Distribution is awarded each year to students majoring in Industrial Distribution who demonstrate exemplary performance in the ID major and commitment to the industry.  Entering freshman, currently enrolled students, and transfer students are eligible for this scholarship.  For entering freshman, ACT or SAT scores as well as high school GPA, extracurricular activities, and career goals are considered.  Currently enrolled and transfer students must have achieved high academic performance, and must also demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities and a commitment to Industrial Distribution as a major and a profession.  

Alumni and friends of the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering have made generous gifts for the purpose of creating an undergraduate scholarship in Civil Engineering at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Recipients of the Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at the University
• Demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application
• Preference will be given to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University

The Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering Endowment Undergraduate Scholarship is made possible through generous gifts from board members and friends to support undergraduate students at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Recipients of the Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering Endowment Undergraduate Scholarship will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at the University
• Demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application
• Preference will be given to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University.

The Clarence E. Klapper and Margaret Strange Klapper Endowed Scholarship Fund supports deserving students who are admitted to or enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Clarence Long Memorial Medical Scholarship Fund supports deserving students with academic promise that are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:

- Applicants must be a resident of the State of Alabama
- Intention to practice in a rural setting

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Eligibility based on financial need as determined by UAB Financial Aid Office. Student selected will be required to write a statement of purpose no more than one page in length, regarding future career plans. Preference will be given to Fourth Year student pursuing an optometric residency.

This scholarship supports students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University. Preference will be given to students completing an associate’s degree at South Union Community College in Wadley, Alabama. Second preference is to students from Randolph, Clay, and Talladega Counties in Alabama.

The Clayton V Reuse/Birmingham ASHRAE Endowed Scholarship in Engineering is made possible by generous gifts from friends, family and colleagues of Mr. Clayton V. Reuse and the Birmingham Chapter of The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). The Clayton V. Reuse/Birmingham Chapter of ASHRAE Endowed Scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the Mechanical or Electrical Engineering programs in the School of Engineering at UAB

Recipients will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in, or admitted to, the Mechanical or Electrical Engineering programs, with preference given to the Mechanical Engineering program
• Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application

Established through generous gifts from Cleo and Carla Thomas, the Cleo and Carla Thomas Endowed Prize for Academic Excellence was created to recognize academic excellence at UAB. For academic year 2019 - 2020, the Cleo and Carla Thomas Endowed Prize for Academic Excellence will be awarded to qualified participants in UAB's BMEN program.

The purpose of the Clint Foundation Endowed Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students at UAB who also work during the school year to help pay a portion of their own educational expenses.
 

• Applicants must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
• Applicants must be employed at least part-time during the academic year or summer proceeding an academic year. Work- Study does fulfill this requirement
• Applicants must participate in a volunteer service role (i.e. service trips, community involvement, etc.)
• Preference will be given to biology majors, but no major will be excluded.

A four-year award for incoming freshman (or fewer years, to completion of degree for transfer students) demonstrating solid academic promise or achievement. Entering freshmen need a minimum grade point average of 3.25 in coursework completed prior to the time of application. Students transferring from another institution of higher education should have earned a minimum 3.0 in all college course work and have completed at least 24 hours of course credit. For transfer students with less than 24 hours, a 3.25 high school GPA and 3.0 college GPA are the minimum requirements. It is recommended that the student submit a resume and/or cover letter in the additional documents section of BSMART. Applicants must show evidence of community involvement, and clear career goals. Financial need is considered. Priority is given to those students submitting the application by February 1st.  

The Comer Foundation Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:

- Must have been a lifetime resident of Alabama and plan to live and practice within the State of Alabama upon completing their training
- Demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average in undergraduate studies or in post-baccalaureate coursework completed before the time of application
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Financial Aid

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) Endowed Industrial Distribution Scholarship is awarded to students majoring in Industrial Distribution. Entering freshman and currently enrolled students are considered for this scholarship. Students must demonstrate a strong commitment to the industry through extracurricular activities, work history, or academic performance. For entering freshman, ACT or SAT score as well as high school GPA, extracurricular activities, and career goals are considered. Currently enrolled students are considered based on academic performance, commitment to Industrial Distribution, and extracurricular activities.

The Cooper Industries Endowed Industrial Distribution Scholarship is awarded to students majoring in Industrial Distribution. Entering freshman and currently enrolled students are considered for this scholarship. Students must demonstrate a strong commitment to the industry through extracurricular activities, work history, or academic performance. For entering freshman, ACT or SAT score as well as high school GPA, extracurricular activities, and career goals are considered. Currently enrolled students are considered based on academic performance, commitment to Industrial Distribution, and extracurricular activities.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Eligibility based on financial need as determined by UAB Financial Aid Office.

The Craft Your Legacy Scholarship was established through the generosity of Legacy Credit Union for the purpose of creating a sponsored student award at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The scholarship will be used to assist a promising student, who would otherwise face financial difficulty, further their academic career at UAB.

This is a one-time award valued at $2,500.

Requirements
The following guidelines will be used in administering and making awards from the Craft Your Legacy Scholarship presented by Legacy Credit Union. 

Applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled in or admitted to an undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking program at UAB.
• Demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed at UAB or overall 3.5. grade point average in coursework completed in high school prior to the time of application. 
• Submit a character reference from an academic, athletic, or organization advisor/sponsor.
• Compose a 250-word personal statement exploring What does "legacy" mean to you? What do you want your legacy to be?

The Crawford T. and Virginia Johnson Scholarship is a two-year scholarship based on the academic achievement, leadership, and extracurricular activities of current sophomore students who are residents of the Birmingham Metropolitan Statistical Area (Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair or Walker counties). 

To be considered, students must have a cumulative UAB grade point average of 3.5 or higher, have completed a minimum of 48 semester hours of coursework by the scholarship deadline, and be enrolled in a regular undergraduate program at UAB. Students must be enrolled full-time and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to receive this award.

The Crittenden-Larson Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:

- Must be interested in primary care
- Demonstrate exceptional compassion and commitment to service

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Department of Art and Art History awards two Incoming Freshman Scholarships each year. Awards are granted based on academic and artistic and art historical scholarly promise evident in the application submitted.

Requirements:
1. Completed Application
2. A representative portfolio (minimum of 10 and up to 15 images) or a representative portfolio of writing including at least two papers on art historical subjects. Follow this link to upload your portfolio Slideroom: https://uabdaah.slideroom.com/. *This one portfolio will be used to review all of your art studio scholarship applications.

Rules governing the award and tenure of the scholarship:
1. The applicant must be entering UAB with the intention to major in Art or Art History.
2. There is no set GPA standard to be considered for the scholarship, however the applicants academic record will be one of the factors considered when reviewing all applications.
3. The applicant must be a full-time student registered for at least twelve semester hours in the Fall term. If the student withdraws in a term for which they are receiving the stipend, or fails to maintain a C average, any balance of the scholarship will not be paid.
4. Award is contingent upon the applicant's acceptance to the University.

Questions regarding this scholarship should be directed to Laura Merrill lmerrill@uab.edu

This is a Blazing the Way (BTW) Scholarship, which is a competitive award given to students who demonstrate outstanding academic and professional potential. *BTW Scholarships do not provide additional funding.* They replace a portion of the student’s academic scholarship. BTW Scholarships typically provide opportunities for recipients to have a lasting relationship with the scholarship’s donor, which may include career advice, mentoring, and opportunities for networking. To be considered, you must be an entering freshmen who has a composite ACT score of 20 or higher and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. You must also be majoring in a degree granting program housed in UAB's Collat School of Business. Preference will be given to students who show financial need. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

The David Lloyd Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established to benefit students in the Department of Theatre. Awarded for academic and artistic merit. Recipients must be Theatre or Musical Theatre majors, maintain full-time status, an overall GPA of 2.5 and a 3.0 GPA in the major, and participate in Department of Theatre productions. All endowed scholarships in the department of Theatre require an audition or portfolio presentation. First time freshman and transfer students must register for these auditions and portfolio presentations online at https://app.getacceptd.com/uab. An audition is also required for admission to the Musical Theatre BFA, the Pre-Professional Performance Concentration BA, and the Pre-Professional Design/Technology Concentration BA. Only one audition or portfolio presentation is required to be considered for endowed scholarships and the Musical Theatre program and the Pre-Professional Concentrations.

This is a Blazing the Way (BTW) Scholarship, which is a competitive award given to students who demonstrate outstanding academic and professional potential. *BTW Scholarships do not provide additional funding.* They replace a portion of the student’s academic scholarship. BTW Scholarships typically provide opportunities for recipients to have a lasting relationship with the scholarship’s donor, which may include career advice, mentoring, and opportunities for networking. To be considered, you must be an entering freshmen who has a composite ACT score of 20 or higher and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. You must also be majoring in a degree granting program housed in UAB's Collat School of Business. Preference will be given to students who show financial need. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

This is a Blazing the Way (BTW) Scholarship, which is a competitive award given to students who demonstrate outstanding academic and professional potential. BTW Scholarships do not provide additional funding. They replace a portion of the student’s academic scholarship. BTW Scholarships typically provide opportunities for recipients to have a lasting relationship with the scholarship’s donor, which may include career advice, mentoring, and opportunities for networking.

To be considered, you must be an entering freshmen who has a composite ACT score of 20 or higher and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. You must also be majoring in Biomedical Engineering in UAB's School of Engineering. Preference will be given to students who show financial need. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Recipients are not required to reapply for the scholarship for remaining years of school as long as eligibility requirements are maintained.

Each academic year the Dean offers first year MPH, MS and MSPH degree-seeking graduate students the opportunity to apply for the distinguished Dean’s Academic Excellence Merit Scholarship. The primary purpose of this scholarship is to award those individuals who have demonstrated academic excellence and who exemplify outstanding leadership potential to pursue studies and careers in the field of public health. Due to federal and state funding regulation, first year international students are not eligible to receive this scholarship.

The Dean's Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with demonstrated financial need determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

This scholarship makes funds available for emergency situations for graduating Criminal Justice seniors. The student must provide a description of the financial situation and how it can be overcome with this award. Documentation may be required. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Financial Aid. For example, if extenuating circumstances arise that would prevent a student from attending the final semester of the degree program because of an inability to buy books, the student could be awarded funds to purchase books.

This scholarship was established by Dr. Donna Arnett, alumni, faculty and friends of the Department of Epidemiology. Specific criteria include recipients being full-time students in the Department of Epidemiology and a 3.0 GPA.

The Department of History is offering two $5,000 scholarships to deserving students who transfer from another college into UAB as history majors. Applicants should demonstrate academic promise and a commitment to the study of History.

To apply, send your college transcript, a one-page description of why you are interested in studying history, and some of your career aspirations are to Dr. Walter Ward at wdward@uab.edu.

The History Department is offering two $5,000 scholarships to students (non-transfer) who are enrolled at UAB and have declared or plan to declare a major in History. This funding is awarded on the basis of merit (academic promise and a commitment to the study of History). To apply, submit the BSMART scholarship application by the March 1st deadline. 

For information, please contact Walter Ward, History Undergraduate Program Director (wdward@uab.edu)

Applicants of the Department of Mathematics Scholarship should demonstrate a solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average. Must be currently enrolled or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department of Mathematics.

Non-renewable award for one-semester

The Department of World Languages and Literatures Scholarship provides funding to support up to two additional courses past the first course a student takes at UAB in a language offered by the Department of World Languages and Literatures (DWLL). *Selected students will be invited to apply* to receive  up to  $1,250.00 each semester for two semesters, up to $2,500.00 total, *exclusively for world language coursework taken at UAB.*

Students will not receive the scholarship money in their accounts unless they are enrolled in an additional course in the same language as a course they have already taken in the DWLL. *Students cannot receive both the Department of World Languages and Literatures Scholarship and the Dr. William E. Doggett III Endowed Scholarship for World Languages & Literatures Majors concurrently.*

Students generally curious about world languages would apply the Department of World Languages and Literatures Scholarship to additional introductory- or intermediate-level coursework before beginning coursework specific to a WLL major.

This scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the Masters of Public Administration Program in the College of Arts and Sciences at UAB.  Applicants must be currently enrolled in or admitted to the Master of Public Administration Program (MPA) or the Nonprofit Management Certificate Program and have a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application. Applicants must be interested in pursuing an education in nonprofit management. Applicants must be enrolled the Fall semester following the awarding of the scholarship.

 

The Student Relations Committee established a new scholarship endowment in 1994 to honor the National Alumni Society’s Distinguished Alumni Award winners. Funds for the establishment of this endowment were generated by the NAS’s special fundraising events and other gifts. Each year, a one-time scholarship of $4,000 is awarded to a student in honor of the winner and must be enrolled in the school or course of study of the winner. In 2023, Hafiz Chandiwala was honored with the UAB National Alumni Society's Distinguished Alumni Award. This year, the Distinguished Alumni Scholarship will be awarded to a student in the UAB Collat School of Business.

Mr. Chandiwala is a 1994 graduate of the Collat School of Business where he earned his Bachelor of Science in accounting. Currently, he is the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Birmingham’s Coca-Cola Bottling Company United. He previously served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer for nearly two decades and played a key role in its transformation as it acquired more than 40 bottler franchises across five states in four years. Mr. Chandiwala serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board for the UAB Collat School of Business, UAB Athletics Foundation Board, and is a Past President of the National Alumni Society. Additionally, he is a Board Member and Finance Committee Chair for the National MS Society. In 2007, the Collat School of Business awarded him with its Outstanding Alumnus Award. In 2020, he was named the Business Information Professional of the Year by Beta Alpha Psi. And in 2021, he was recognized with the Birmingham Business Journal CFO Award.

Requirements

• Must be a current student majoring in a degree-granting program housed in the UAB Collat School of Business
• Must have an overall GPA of at least 3.0
• Submit a personal statement (250-300 word maximum) answering the following question: What is one leadership quality that sets you apart from others? Please provide an example.
• Must submit one letter of recommendation from a professor or advisor.
• Preference will be given to those who demonstrate financial need.

Award

The recipients of this $4,000 award will receive a non-renewable, one-time disbursement at the beginning of the fall semester for tuition and fees only. No cash disbursements are allowed.

A one-year scholarship of $1,000 is available to:

• Each state winner who participates in the Distinguished Young Women National Finals.

A one-year scholarship of $750 is available to:

• Each Alabama resident who represents her county at the Distinguished Young Women of Alabama State Finals.
• Up to 2 participants who are nominated by the Distinguished Young Women of Jefferson County Program (Alabama residents only).

To be considered, you must be admitted to UAB for the fall semester immediately following your high school graduation. You must also submit the scholarship application in BSMART. (Be sure to answer the four questions in the "Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Questions" section.) The deadline for completing the scholarship application is March 1 of your senior year in high school.

The Dixie and Adam Aldrich Endowed Scholarship in Computer Science aims to support incoming freshman computer science students—especially those who attended high school in Oak Grove High School in Jefferson County, Alabama.

To be considered for this award, you must submit the BSMART scholarship application. Applicants must be applying as a first-time freshman student with a major in Computer Science in UAB's College of Arts and Sciences. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 high school GPA. First preference will be given to students from Oak Grove High School, followed by applicants from Hueytown High School, Brookwood High School, McAdory High School, Pleasant Grove High School, or a homeschooled student from Jefferson County, Alabama. If there are no applicants from the preferred schools or homeschooled, preference shall be given to a recipient who attended a high school in Jefferson County, Alabama that has a modest percentage of college-bound students. This is a one-time award. 

This scholarship was established by family, colleagues and friends of Donna Rickert to honor her memory and commitment to public health. Specific criteria include recipients being students in the maternal and child health program in the Department of Health Care Organization and Policy. Special consideration will be given to those students who demonstrate an interest in epidemiology and/or international health as it relates to maternal and child health.

This one-year scholarship is for Alabama residents who are currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting undergraduate program at UAB. Consideration is based on financial need, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students must submit the FAFSA by March 1 for scholarship consideration. Recipients are eligible to reapply for the award in subsequent years. Awarding is dependent upon the availability of funds. To receive this award, students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

 

The Doris Sturgis Phillips Wayman Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise that are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:
-Demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office
-Must be a resident of the State of Alabama

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated leadership within the School or on a regional or national level.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

The Dr. Bruce P Wheatley Scholarship in Anthropology will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the Department of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at UAB. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-seeking program in the Department of Anthropology and be an undergraduate or graduate student. Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application. This scholarship is an annual award and is not renewable. 

The Dr. C.C. McLean Medical Scholarship Fund supports deserving students who are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Eligibility based on financial need as determined by UAB Financial Aid Office.

The UAB National Alumni Society Charles A. McCallum International Scholarship was established through generous gifts from the McCallum family to be used for the purpose of creating a sponsored student award at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The Scholarship will be used to assist deserving international students who have current citizenship in Thailand or Taiwan.

This is a one-time award valued at $1,000. Recipients are eligible to apply for the award in subsequent years as long as the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and progress toward completion of degree.

Requirements
The following guidelines will be used in administering and making awards from the UAB National Alumni Society Charles A. McCallum International Scholarship.

Applicants must:

• Plan to attend UAB through the fall semester after being selected.
• Demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall grade point average of 3.5 in coursework completed prior to the time of application.
• Have current citizenship in either Thailand or Taiwan.
• Submit personal statements (250 words) answering the following questions:
  • What would this scholarship funding mean to you?
  • Why did you choose UAB?
• Be able to interview at a later date.

Selection will be based on the application, essays, and interview.

The Dr. Charles O. King Scholarship Trust supports deserving students who are admitted to or enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Dr. Charles Smith and Mrs. Mildred Broun Smith Endowment for Scholarship support deserving students who are enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:
- Demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average in coursework completed before the time of application
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Generous gifts from Brigadier General Charles A. Machemehl, Jr., Dr. and Mrs. Edmund P. Segner, Jr., and Mr. Edmund P. Segner III were made to establish the Dr. Ed Segner, Jr., Endowed Scholarship in Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering to recognize Dr. Edmund “Ed” P. Segner, Jr., for his many years of dedicated service to the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering and to commemorate his substantial contributions to the field of engineering and the growth and development of the Department at UAB during his tenure as Professor and Chair.

Recipients of the Dr. Ed Segner, Jr., Endowed Scholarship in Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at the University
• Demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application
• Preference will be given to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University.

 

Numerous Family member and friends of Ms. Sandra Sandie Dunning Huecthker desire of this scholarship to be used to support education in field of Health Professions at UAB by providing financial assistance to deserving students in the School of Health Professions in need of financial support to continue in the pursuit of their goal of a career in the health professions. Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for the scholarship: Must demonstrate academic excellence with 3.0 GPA or higher Must demonstrate unmet financial need Essay: Provide detailed future aspirations and goals you plan to pursue once you complete your academic program. How will these contribute to improved community health and service? Essay: Describe your leadership and community service. How do those experiences influence your career choice? Provide hours and list volunteer experience - resume example provided in email communication.

1. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department of Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University.
2. Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application.
3. The Fund shall provide support to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle, and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University, and also will consider the merit of the students.
4. Applications for consideration should be submitted to the appropriate University office by the announced deadline, and selection of scholarship recipients will be made by a scholarship selection committee in accordance with these guidelines.
5. The Donor acknowledges that the University will be solely responsible for the final selection of the scholarship recipients.
6. The scholarship is an annual award. Recipients are eligible to apply for the award in subsequent years as long as they continue to meet the requirements outlined herein.
7. The annual scholarship award will be applied toward the recipient’s tuition and fees.
8. The total award will be applied in equal amounts over the regular terms of the award year unless otherwise instructed by the scholarship selection committee.
9. Any scholarship funds in excess of the amount required for tuition and fees may be disbursed to the student for books, supplies, room and board, or other school related expenses.
10. The number and amount of awards to be granted from the Fund shall be left to the discretion of the scholarship selection committee and will be based on the spendable income earned on the endowment fund plus any other available funding.
11. Recipients of the scholarship are also eligible to receive other forms of student financial aid for which they may qualify.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students from Mobile and Baldwin County.

The Dr. Estes H. and Florence Parker Hargis Memorial Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise who are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Dr. Evan Zeiger, Jr., Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine with demonstrated leadership, commitment to serving the community, and need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office.

Preferences:
-Students in their third or fourth year of medical school interested in neurosurgery
-Students in their third or fourth year of medical school interested in neurology

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Dr. Francis J. Dupuis Endowed Scholarship in Engineering was made possible by a generous gift of Dr. Francis J. Dupuis professor emeritus in UAB School of Engineering.

Recipients of the Dr. Francis J. Dupuis Endowed Scholarship in Engineering will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the School of Engineering at UAB
• Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application
• The Fund shall provide support to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University

 

The Dr. Gunavant Shah and Mrs. Gunvanti Shah Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise who are admitted to or enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Dr. Harold Niles Cooley, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship supports deserving students admitted to or enrolled at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine. 

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Dr. Jack Lemons Endowed Scholarship in Biomedical Engineering will support students in Biomedical Engineering who will carry on Dr. Lemons’ tradition of excellence within the Department of Biomedical Engineering. This award is open to all undergraduate and graduate Biomedical Engineering students.

The Jay Goldman Engineering Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship which provides funding to a regular, full-time entering freshman or transfer student in the UAB School of Engineering.

Recipients of the Dr. Jay Goldman Endowed Scholarship in Engineering will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a degree granting program in the UAB School of Engineering
• Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

The family, students and friends of Dr. John W. Wittig, APR have generously contributed to The John W. Wittig Public Relations Alumni Endowed Presidential Scholarship. In honor to his years of service, the Scholarship will be used to assist deserving public relations students who are enrolled in the Department of Communication Studies, or its successor entity, at UAB. This scholarship is available to all Public Relations majors in the department of Communication Studies. Prefence will be given to students with outstanding academic performance.

The Dr. and Mrs. Jordan K. Davis Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:

- Demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average in undergraduate studies or other coursework completed before the time of application
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Dr. Joseph H. Appleton Endowed Scholarship was established by family, friends, and colleagues as a memorial to the work of Dr. Appleton, the founding dean of the UAB School of Engineering, and to honor his legacy by providing an Engineering student with scholarship support.

Recipients of the Dr. Joseph H. Appleton Endowed Scholarship in Engineering will be chosen from applicants who meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be currently-enrolled in a degree-granting program at the School of Engineering at the University.
• Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application.
• The Fund shall provide support to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University.

The Department of Art and Art History awards the Klaus Urban Scholarship to a graduate student in Art History. The Scholarship is awarded from the income of an endowment created by Ms. Melissa Ann Campbell in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Klaus Urban. Applicants are encouraged to seek advice from a faculty member.

Requirements:
1. Completed BSMART Scholarship Application 
2. A representative portfolio (minimum of 10 and up to 15 images). The portfolio should emphasize works in printmaking. Follow this link to upload your portfolio Slideroom: https://uabdaah.slideroom.com/. *This one portfolio will be used to review all of your art studio scholarship applications. If you have any questions about Slideroom, please contact professor Ryan Meyer at ryanam@uab.edu


 

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated outstanding didactic and/or clinical abilities in Vision Therapy.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Recipients are not required to reapply for the scholarship for remaining years of school as long as eligibility requirements are maintained.

This scholarship is for Department of Chemistry students and/or students who have worked with Department of Chemistry Faculty on an assigned research project. Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.25 GPA in coursework completed prior to the time of application and demonstrated outstanding research potential. Preference will be given to freshmen and sophomores that are pursuing mentored research in the chemical sciences. If there are no qualified candidates the committee may consider junior and senior applicants.

The annual scholarship award will be applied toward the recipient's summer tuition and fees.

To be considered, you must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application before the March 1st deadline. 

The Dr. Larry Powell scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the Department of Communication Studies. Preference will be given to students with superior academic performance. Secondary consideration will be given to students with financial need.

To be considered, you must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application by the March 1st due date. 

The Dr. Lee Moradi Endowed Scholarship in Engineering was made possible by a generous gift of Dr. Lee Moradi.

Recipients of the Dr. Lee Moradi Endowed Scholarship in Engineering will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the School of Engineering at UAB
• Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application
• The Fund shall provide support to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University

 

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Student must be in top 20% of class. Preference will be given to Fourth Year students, whose stated intent demonstrates an interest in scholarly activity related to Contact Lens care, Cornea and Anterior Eye or Vision Science.

The Dr. Lowell Wenger Endowed Scholarship in Physics is an annual award available to currently enrolled UAB students majoring in physics. To be considered for the scholarship, you must submit the BSMART scholarship application no later than midnight, March 1st. To be eligible you must have at least a 3.0 overall GPA. 

Dr. Lydia L. Alexander was a long-time faculty member and served six years as Assistant Dean in the School of Education. She retired in 1998, but continues to work in and give back to the community through Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and other charitable organizations. Dr. Alexander received the Lifetime Achiever award from the Oliver Robinson Foundation in 2012 and remains an ardent proponent of quality education. Applicant must be a Junior or Senior student seeking a degree in Secondary Education from the School.

This Scholarship was created by the friends and family of Dr. Mabel C. Robinson, and in tribute to her life-long work in physical and health education. Dr. Robinson spent her life advocating for greater opportunities for girls and women in athletics and physical and health education. Her efforts were assisted by passage of Title IX legislation and by the health and wellness and education faculty at UAB. This Scholarship will help foster opportunities for students to earn a degree from UAB and be better prepared to enter the profession.
 

The Marcus Skinner, M.D. Scholarship Endowment supports deserving students enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Preference:

- Residents of the State of Alabama and Dallas County, Alabama

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

This scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. Applicants must be second year MPA student with a minimum 3.5 GPA prior to the time of application. To be considered, please submit the BSMART Scholarship Application. Applicants must be enrolled the Fall semester following the awarding of the scholarship. Applicants must be enrolled the Fall semester following the awarding of the scholarship.

Friends and colleagues have made generous gifts to establish the Dr. Murat M. Tanik Endowed Scholarship in Electrical & Computer Engineering at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Recipients of the Dr. Murat M. Tanik Endowed Scholarship in Electrical & Computer Engineering will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the UAB School of Engineering Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application
• These funds shall provide support to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University.

The Dr. Orville W. Clayton Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise who are enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Applicants must be admitted to an undergraduate program for physical education or physical fitness/exercise in the School of Education. Preference shall be given to students enrolled in a teacher education program. Applicants must have junior or senior status.

The Dr. Richard B. and Priscilla P. McElvein Endowed Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Dr. Robert W. Peters Endowed Scholarship in Civil Engineering was established by Dr. Robert W. Peters to support graduate students in Civil Engineering in the UAB School of Engineering.

Recipients of the Dr. Robert W. Peters Endowed Scholarship in Civil Engineering will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in the degree-granting graduate program in civil engineering at UAB
• Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application
• Preference will be given students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University

 

The Dr. Seaborn W. Purifoy and Daisy Brown Purifoy Memorial Scholarship support deserving students with academic promise who are enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirement:

- Demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average in undergraduate studies or other coursework completed before the time of application

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Dr. Shirley A. Wilkerson Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Preferences:

- Interest in pursuing Pediatric Specialty
- Demonstrated community involvement

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Recipients are not required to reapply for the scholarship for remaining years of school as long as eligibility requirements are maintained.

The Dr. Virginia Peck Richmond Endowed Award in Communication Management will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the Department of Communication Studies or successor entity. Applicants must be a junior currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department of Communications Studies and majoring in Communication Management. Preference will be given to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University.

The *Dr. William E. Doggett III Endowed Scholarship for World Languages and Literatures Majors* provides support funding in the form of student scholarships to World Languages and Literatures (WLL) majors with a concentration in either French, Japanese, Spanish, or Applied Professional Spanish. 

*Award may only be applied to French, Japanese, or Spanish courses completed at UAB*, as long as the student continues to meet the following criteria:

The Dr. William E. Doggett III Endowed Study Abroad Scholarship in World Languages & Literatures provides support funding in the form of student scholarships for Study Abroad in a World Language, Linguistics, or Literature. Preference shall be given to students with a focus in French or German, but students of all language minor programs offered by the DWLL may apply. In order to qualify for the award, students must meet the following criteria:

Applicants for the Dr. William R. Self Memorial Endowed Scholarship must be currently enrolled in, or admitted to, a degree-granting program in the Department of Communication Studies at UAB. To be eligible, you must have an overall GPA of 3.0 at the time of application.

First preference will be given to graduate students, additional consideration given to students who show financial need (determined by the Financial Need essay in the application), have been or are in the work force and are returning to school to complete their education on either a part-time or full-time basis, and/or are registered through UAB Disability Support Services.

To be considered, you must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application by the March 1st due date. 

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to Fourth Year students who have demonstrated excellence in the area of Low Vision, both in class and in clinic, and who plan to work in Low Vision. Applicants will also be evaluated on their leadership skills.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given for student from Southeastern states.

The Drs. Santosh and Prakash Kansal Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students who are admitted to or enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:
- Demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average in undergraduate studies or in any post-baccalaureate coursework completed before the time of application
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office

Preference:
- Students entering their first year of medical school

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Drs. Seydi V. and Gonul Aksut Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise who are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Preference:

- Students from Dallas County, Alabama

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The D.Y.S. scholarship is for students who are interested in some aspect of corrections. It can be juvenile or adult and can include prisons, probation, parole, reentry, or counseling services. Students should meet the following qualifications:

1. Applicants should be majoring in Criminal Justice.
2. Junior or senior.
3. 3.0 or better GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in coursework completed prior to the time of application.
4. Preference will be given to students who are interested in an aspect of corrections.
5. Number of awards: 1
6. Application period: August 1 to March 1
7. Required Documents: BSMART Scholarship Application- Please upload your Resume, and two letters of recommendation from UAB Faculty members

Awards are subject to the availability of funds.
All CJ scholarship awardees in the current academic year are not eligible to apply for the same scholarship in the following consecutive academic year (e.g., if you are an awardee of the D.Y.S. scholarship in AY 2024-2025, you are not eligible to apply for the scholarship in AY 2025-2026).

The E.B. Sr. & Helen Sullivan Baugh scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Eaton Electrical Endowed Industrial Distribution Scholarship is awarded to students majoring in Industrial Distribution. Entering freshman, currently enrolled students, and transfer students are considered for this scholarship. Students must demonstrate a strong commitment to the industry through extracurricular activities, work history, or academic performance. For entering freshman, ACT or SAT score as well as high school GPA, extracurricular activities, and career goals are considered. Currently enrolled students and transfer students are considered based on academic performance, commitment to Industrial Distribution, and extracurricular activities.

The Edgar A. O'Rear, Jr., M.D. Memorial Endowed Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:

- Demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least a 3.5-grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) in college coursework completed before the time of application. Recipients' scores on standardized tests (e.g., MCAT) shall equal or exceed the average of all students accepted to the UAB School of Medicine in the preceding year
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office
- Have an expressed desire to pursue practice in Family Medicine or Obstetrics/Gynecology in the State of Alabama

Preference:

- Residents of Walker and Wilcox counties

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Edgar Smith Underwood, M.D., Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Edith and Franklyn Zimmerman Endowed Honors Scholarship is a non-renewable scholarship based on academic promise, leadership ability, and achievement in previous pursuits of returning UAB honors students who are currently enrolled as full-time undergraduates with good standing in the UAB Honors College.

A one year scholarship awarded to a current or incoming business student demonstrating academic success (minimum 3.0 GPA) and financial need.  Priority is given to those students submitting the application by February 1st.

The Edward R. Braden Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Criminal Justice was created to support students in the J. Frank Barefield, Jr. Department of Criminal Justice in the College of Arts and Sciences at UAB. To be considered, applicants must be an incoming freshman majoring in Criminal Justice, have at least a 3.0 high school GPA, and be interested in a career in law enforcement. This award is renewable for up to four years if the recipient continues to be a major in Criminal Justice and maintains a 3.0 or higher GPA. 

The Ehney A. Camp, Jr. Scholarship is a scholarship based on financial need, leadership, and the academic achievements of current full-time UAB students. To be considered, students must have earned a 3.25 cumulative UAB grade point average and be enrolled in a regular undergraduate program at UAB. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

The Eleanor Parks Stephens and Mary Williams Parks Endowed Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Alumni and friends of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have made generous gifts for the purpose of creating an undergraduate scholarship in Electrical Engineering at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

The Department of Art and Art History annually awards the Ellen Shizuko Takahashi Award for Painting to a student demonstrating talent in the area of painting. The Award is granted from the income of an endowment created by the family and friends of the late Ellen Shizuko Takahashi, Professor in the Department of Physiological Optics at UAB. 

This fund is used to honor promising art students of painting each spring during the Juried Student Exhibition.

The Eloise and Charles P. Johnston Scholarship Fund supports deserving students with academic promise enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Award is given to currently enrolled students with a major in the Collat School of Business. This award requires a minimum 2.5 overall GPA. Preference is given to non-traditional students, especially those active in Collat School of Business Student Organizations. This is a one-year award and funding is split evenly between fall and spring semesters.  Priority is given to those students submitting the application by February 1st.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to Third Year students who have demonstrated clinical skill in Primary Care and Ophthalmic Optics.

The Ethel M. and Jessie D. Smith Endowed Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship provides scholarship for both the School of Health Profession and the School of Nursing. Applicants MUST have the following qualifications: • Enrolled as an undergraduate in the UAB School of Health Professions: either Healthcare Management (HCM) or Biomedical Sciences (BMD) • Be an Alabama resident at the time of enrollment • Show solid academic promise and have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better • Demonstrate financial need (as determined by the FAFSA) • Have full time enrollment (registered for twelve hours or more)

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Eligibility based on financial need as determined by UAB Financial Aid Office. Preference will be given to incoming First Year students.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Eligibility based on financial need as determined by UAB Financial Aid Office. Awarding will alternate years between Optometry and Vision Science students. Preference will be given to Second, Third and Fourth Year students.

The Fannie Flagg/Kathy Waites Endowed Scholarship was established to assist theatre students pursuing studies in the Department of Theatre. Awarded for academic and artistic merit. Recipients must be Theatre, Pre-Musical Theatre, or Musical Theatre majors, maintain full-time status, an overall GPA of 2.5 and a 3.0 GPA in the major, and participate in Department of Theatre productions. All endowed scholarships in the department of Theatre require an audition or portfolio presentation. First time freshman and transfer students must register for these auditions and portfolio presentations online at https://app.getacceptd.com/uab. An audition is also required for admission to the Musical Theatre BFA, the Pre-Professional Performance Concentration BA, and the Pre-Professional Design/Technology Concentration BA. Only one audition or portfolio presentation is required to be considered for endowed scholarships and the Musical Theatre program and the Pre-Professional Concentrations.

This one-year award is for students who are currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program at UAB. Applicants must be a graduate of a high school within the Birmingham City Schools. The scholarship will provide support to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle. Preference will be given to the following students:

• Members of the Birmingham City School Career Academy

• Participants in Birmingham Education Foundation programming

• Students who completed an internship sponsored by the Birmingham Education Foundation during their senior year of high school

Recipients are eligible to apply for the award in subsequent years, as long as they continue to meet the requirements outlined herein.

The Florence F. Staples Medical Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Eligibility based on financial need as determined by UAB Financial Aid Office. Preference will be given to students from the Alabama counties of Lauderdale, Limestone, Jackson, Madison, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Morgan, Marshall, Dekalb, Marian, Winston, Cullman, Etowah and Cherokee who plan to reside in Alabama after graduation and serve the citizens of the State of Alabama.

This is a Blazing the Way (BTW) Scholarship, which is a competitive award given to students who demonstrate outstanding academic and professional potential. BTW Scholarships do not provide additional funding. They replace a portion of the student’s academic scholarship. BTW Scholarships typically provide opportunities for recipients to have a lasting relationship with the scholarship’s donor, which may include career advice, mentoring, and opportunities for networking.

To be considered for the Frank and Jane Patton Memorial Endowed Blazing the Way Scholarship, you must be an entering freshmen who has a composite ACT score of 20 or higher and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

The Frank R. Sherard Scholarship supports deserving students who are admitted to or enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Preference:

- Graduates of high schools in Mobile County, Alabama

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Recipients are eligible to reapply for an additional year if eligibility requirements are maintained.

The Department of Art and Art History awards the Friends of the Department of Art and Art History Scholarship to an incoming freshman or current student majoring in Art or Art History. The award is granted from the previous year fundraising membership of the UAB Friends of the Department of Art and Art History and meant to encourage recruitment and retention for students. Applicants are encouraged to seek advice from a faculty member.

Requirements:
1. Completed Department Scholarship Application Form.
2. A representative portfolio (minimum of 10 and up to 15 images) or a representative portfolio of writing including at least two papers of art historical subjects. Follow this link to upload your portfolio Slideroom: https://uabdaah.slideroom.com/. *This one portfolio will be used to review all of your art studio scholarship applications.

Rules governing the award and tenure of the scholarship:
1. The applicant must have at minimum an academic record of a 3.0 GPA overall. The faculty of the Department of Art and Art History will choose the scholarship from among the applicants. The scholarship will be paid in the fall semester.
2. If the student withdraws in a term for which they receive a stipend, or fails to maintain a C average, any balance of the scholarship will not be paid.

 

The Gardner-Haarbauer Alumni Scholarship Endowment was established to benefit students in the Department of Theatre. Awarded for academic and artistic merit. Recipients must be Theatre, Pre-Musical Theatre, or Musical Theatre majors, maintain full-time status, an overall GPA of 2.5 and a 3.0 GPA in the major, and participate in Department of Theatre productions. All endowed scholarships in the department of Theatre require an audition or portfolio presentation. First time freshman and transfer students must register for these auditions and portfolio presentations online at https://app.getacceptd.com/uab. An audition is also required for admission to the Musical Theatre BFA, the Pre-Professional Performance Concentration BA, and the Pre-Professional Design/Technology Concentration BA. Only one audition or portfolio presentation is required to be considered for endowed scholarships and the Musical Theatre program and the Pre-Professional Concentrations.

The Gary Michael Gross Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving medical students admitted to or enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:

- Demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average in undergraduate studies or other coursework completed before the time of application
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The GE Fund Endowed Industrial Distribution Scholarship is awarded to students majoring in Industrial Distribution. Entering freshman and currently enrolled students are considered for this scholarship. Students must demonstrate a strong commitment to the industry through extracurricular activities, work history, or academic performance. For entering freshman, ACT or SAT score as well as high school GPA, extracurricular activities, and career goals are considered. Currently enrolled students are considered based on academic performance, commitment to Industrial Distribution, and extracurricular activities.

This one-year award is available to undergraduate students who are admitted to or currently enrolled in UAB. Preference will be given to entering freshmen, but other classes will be considered. Award amounts vary each year, but they typically range from $500-$2,000. To be considered, students must complete the scholarship application. Consideration is based on leadership potential, solid academic promise, high moral character, and an expressed interest in civic affairs, public service, or patriotic affairs. Therefore, be sure to complete the sections related to those topics. To receive this award, students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

The George S. Hand, Jr., Ph.D. Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise who are admitted to or enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirement:

- Demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average in undergraduate studies or in any post-baccalaureate coursework completed before the time of application

Preference:

- Underrepresented residents of Alabama and rural populations who attended a county or rural high school

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Gerhard and Linda Boehm Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirement:

- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Glenda R. Elliott Endowed Scholarship was created by faculty in the Counselor Education Program in the School of Education and members of the UAB Zeta Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota in honor and tribute to Dr. Elliott and her years of service to UAB. Dr. Elliott is a licensed professional counselor, certified counselor supervisor, and has more than 40 years of experience as a counselor educator. She retired from UAB in 1994, is adjunct faculty for the Counselor Education Program and Associate Professor Emerita. Applicants must be enrolled in the counselor education program as graduate students.

The Goodfellow Scholarship is a scholarship based on the financial need of entering freshmen who are residents of Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, St. Clair, Shelby and Walker counties of Alabama. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

a. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting graduate program in the School of Public Health at the University. b. Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application. c. The Fund shall provide support to students on the basis of merit. d. Preference shall be given to students from Black Belt counties in Alabama who have graduated from public high schools and have an interest in serving Black Belt communities upon graduation.

In recognition of his service as a scholar, mentor, teacher and friend, this scholarship was established by family, alumni, friends and admirers in his honor and memory. Specific criteria include recipients being full-time students in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences with a 3.0 GPA.

The H. Parker and Mabel Osment Scholarship supports deserving students who are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirement:

- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office

Preference:

- Students interested in Dermatology

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

This is a one-year award given to entering freshmen with a major in the Collat School of Business and a minimum 3.0 High School GPA.  Priority is given to those students submitting the application by February 1st.

This is a Blazing the Way (BTW) Scholarship, which is a competitive award given to students who demonstrate outstanding academic and professional potential. *BTW Scholarships do not provide additional funding.* They replace a portion of the student’s academic scholarship. BTW Scholarships typically provide opportunities for recipients to have a lasting relationship with the scholarship’s donor, which may include career advice, mentoring, and opportunities for networking. To be considered, you must be an entering freshmen who has a composite ACT score of 20 or higher and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. You must also be majoring in a degree granting program housed in UAB's Collat School of Business. Preference will be given to students who show financial need. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

The Hayne Kendrick Medical Scholarship supports deserving students who are admitted to or enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:

- Demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average in undergraduate studies or in any post-baccalaureate coursework completed before the time of application
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office
- Must be a resident of Crenshaw County, Alabama

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.2 GPA. Preference will be given to students from the Southeastern Alabama region who plan to practice in the Southeastern Alabama region after graduation and serve the citizens of that area. Recipients are not required to reapply for the scholarship for remaining years of school as long as eligibility requirements are maintained.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Recipients are not required to reapply for the scholarship for remaining years of school as long as eligibility requirements are maintained.

UAB's College of Arts and Sciences is happy to announce the Heersink Wiregrass Pathway to Optometry Endowed Scholarship provide by the generous Marnix E. Heersink Family. To be considered, applicants must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application no later than , March 1st. Applicants must have at least a 3.25 overall GPA and demonstrate a commitment to toward a career in Optometry.

Preference will be given to students who have received an associates degree in Pre-Optometry or science from the Dothan campus of Wallace Community College. Applicants must reside or be from the nine-county area of Southeast Alabama (Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston, and Pike).

The Helen and Murphy Evans Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise who are admitted to or enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Helping Other People Excel (HOPE) Scholarship is based on the financial need, academic achievement, and extracurricular activities of current full-time UAB students. To be considered, students must demonstrate a successful history of employment and/or active participation in extracurricular or community activities and be enrolled in a regular undergraduate program at UAB. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award. This is a one-year award. Student may re-apply after being awarded.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

The Henry Harland Hoffman Endowed Medical Scholarship Fund supports deserving students with academic promise enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Henry P. Johnston Jr. Scholarship Fund supports deserving students enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Henry P. Johnston, Jr. 1st Lt. USAF Scholarship Endowment supports deserving students enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine pursuing audiology and/or cancer.

This scholarship was created by a group of grateful alumni and friends to honor the memory of a beloved founding faculty member of the School. Specific criteria include recipients being legal residents of the State of Alabama.

The Hire Family Endowed Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise admitted to or enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Preference:

- Student(s) who demonstrates a strong interest in primary care

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

This is a Blazing the Way (BTW) Scholarship, which is a competitive award given to students who demonstrate outstanding academic and professional potential. *BTW Scholarships do not provide additional funding.* They replace a portion of the student’s academic scholarship. BTW Scholarships typically provide opportunities for recipients to have a lasting relationship with the scholarship’s donor, which may include career advice, mentoring, and opportunities for networking. To be considered, you must be an entering freshmen who has a composite ACT score of 20 or higher and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. You must also be enrolled in the UAB School of Health Professions in the Health Care Management Program. Preference will be given to first generation students and students who demonstrate financial need. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to Fourth Year students.

The Hugh S. Gainer and Anna Simmons Gainer Endowed Eminent Scholarship in Art History is designated to an undergraduate student who is majoring in Art History. The Scholarship is awarded from the endowment created by Hugh Gainer and his wife Anna Simmons Gainer. Students are encouraged to seek advice from a faculty member before applying. Recipient must maintain a B average (3.0 GPA) in Art History to remain eligible. Preference given to those for whom affordability may be an obstacle.
 

The Huntsville - Alumni Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Industrial Distribution Gifts Scholarship is awarded to students majoring in Industrial Distribution. Entering freshman and currently enrolled students are considered for this scholarship. Students must demonstrate a strong commitment to the industry through extracurricular activities, work history, or academic performance. For entering freshman, ACT or SAT score as well as high school GPA, extracurricular activities, and career goals are considered. Currently enrolled students are considered based on academic performance, commitment to Industrial Distribution, and extracurricular activities.

The scholarship is awarded to honor Ira L. Myers, former Alabama State Health Officer, for his 40 years of dedicated service to the citizens of the State of Alabama.

Eligibility requirements for the Ira L. Myers Scholarship include membership in the Alabama Public Health Association (AlPHA). Students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) and be fully admitted (not on academic probation) to the School of Public Health. Special consideration is given to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

This scholarship was established by alumnus Irtaza Siddique, D.V.M., M.S., M.P.H., Ph.D. and his wife Shana Siddique. Special consideration is given to a student with demonstrated financial need. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA.

Family, friends, and admirers of Dr. Isaac Capilouto established this scholarship in his memory and legacy. Special consideration is that to the extent permitted by law, preference will be given to international students (non-U.S. citizens/permanent residents). In addition, consideration will also be given to TOEFL scores, past professional experience and clarity of future career goals. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA. Preference is given to international students.

The Jack Calvin Ham Memorial Medical Scholarship supports deserving medical students, preferably from Dothan, AL, that are enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.


For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Jack Edwards Alabama Power Scholarship is a one-year scholarship based on the academic achievements of current full-time UAB students who are residents of Alabama. To be considered, students must be enrolled in a regular undergraduate program at UAB. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award. Priority will be given to applicants having the greatest financial need.

Mr. Jack Tribble was an ardent supporter of UAB and a long-time fan of football. Although Mr. Tribble did not have an opportunity himself to attend college, he had a strong desire to make a college education affordable and an option for worthy students. At his death, UAB learned of Mr. Tribble's generous bequest meant to support students who need financial assistance and are physical education majors. Each year, a student recipient is selected who best exemplifies Mr. Tribble's interests and passion. Recipients must be majoring in physical education. Preference will be given to must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid.

Applicants for the James C & Carol Warner Endowed Scholarship should demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average. The Warner Scholarship is an annual award. Recipients of the scholarship may apply for the award in a subsequent year. Preference is given to a beginning student. Must be currently enrolled or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department of Mathematics.

The family and friends of Mr. James E. (Jimmy) Mills have generously contributed to The James E. Mills Memorial Endowed Scholarship in his honor. The endowment made possible through these generous gifts will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the Department of Communication Studies, or its successor entity, at UAB and are studying, or intending to study journalism or broadcasting/journalism. This scholarship is available to all students majoring in Journalism or Broadcasting with an interest in broadcast journalism. Preference will be given to students with outstanding academic performance.

To be considered, you must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application by the March 1st due date. 

The James Earl Robertson Endowed Medical Scholarship Fund supports deserving students who are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The James McClintock Endowed Scholarship in Polar and Marine Biology honors Dr. James McClintock, Endowed University Professor of Polar and Marine Biology who has been a faculty member in the Biology Department since 1987. Recipients of this scholarship must be Biology majors with an interest in polar and marine biology. Recipients must have earned at least an overall 3.5 GPA. Preference will be given to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle, and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University, and also will consider the merit of the students.

The Jane Knight Lowe Scholarship supports deserving students from Madison County, AL.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the School of Education. Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and be in good academic standing.

The Jane R. Cantey Edwards Family Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.


Requirements:

- Must study at the Montgomery Regional Campus
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office

Preference:

- Students from the River Region of Alabama, which includes the following counties: Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Macon, and Montgomery

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Jefferson County Medical Society Alliance Endowed Medical Student Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Jefferson County Medical Society Endowed Scholarship in Medicine supports deserving students admitted to or enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:

- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office
- Must have graduated from a high school in Jefferson County, Alabama

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

This is a Blazing the Way (BTW) Scholarship, which is a competitive award given to students who demonstrate outstanding academic and professional potential. *BTW Scholarships do not provide additional funding.* They replace a portion of the student’s academic scholarship. BTW Scholarships typically provide opportunities for recipients to have a lasting relationship with the scholarship’s donor, which may include career advice, mentoring, and opportunities for networking. To be considered, you must be an entering freshmen who has a composite ACT score of 20 or higher and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. You must also be majoring in Mechanical Engineering in UAB's School of Engineering. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

The Jimmy Beard Medical Alumni Endowed Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirement:

- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Joe and Ann March Endowed Scholarship in Chemistry is intended to support incoming freshmen currently admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department of Chemistry. Preference will be given to applicants who attended a high school with limited science resources, demonstrate long-term interest in chemistry and/or first-generation college students. The first preference for major is chemistry, followed by cancer biology. The fund is intended for students for whom affordability may be an issue. 

To be considered, you must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application by the March 1st deadline. 

This is a Blazing the Way (BTW) Scholarship, which is a competitive award given to students who demonstrate outstanding academic and professional potential. *BTW Scholarships do not provide additional funding.* They replace a portion of the student’s academic scholarship. BTW Scholarships typically provide opportunities for recipients to have a lasting relationship with the scholarship’s donor, which may include career advice, mentoring, and opportunities for networking. To be considered, you must be an entering freshmen who has a composite ACT score of 20 or higher and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. You must also be majoring in a degree granting program housed in UAB's Collat School of Business. Preference will be given to students who show financial need. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Eligibility based on financial need as determined by UAB Financial Aid Office. Preference will be given to First Year students.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Recipients are not required to reapply for the scholarship for remaining years of school as long as eligibility requirements are maintained.

This scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the printmaking program in the Department of Art and Art History.  The scholarship was created through the generous donations of friends, colleagues, students and former students of Professor John Dillon who taught Printmaking within the Department from 1972 to 1997. 


Requirements:
1. Completed BSMART Scholarship Application 
2. A representative portfolio (minimum of 10 and up to 15 images). The portfolio should emphasize works in printmaking. Follow this link to upload your portfolio Slideroom: https://uabdaah.slideroom.com/. *This one portfolio will be used to review all of your art studio scholarship applications. If you have any questions about Slideroom, please contact professor Ryan Meyer at ryanam@uab.edu


 

A one year scholarship awarded to a student with a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need. Student can be current or incoming.  Priority is given to those students submitting the application by February 1st.

The John Isaac Samuel Holt Memorial Endowed Scholarship supports deserving students admitted to or enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:

- Demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average in undergraduate studies or in any post-baccalaureate coursework completed before the time of application
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office

Preference:

- Residents of the State of Alabama

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The John Murphy Chenault M.D., Medical Scholarship Endowment supports deserving second or third-year medical students with academic promise who are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirement:

- Demonstrated financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office

Preferences:

- Residents of Morgan, Madison, Limestone, and Lawrence counties
- Demonstrate potential for leadership in medical organizations

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The John P. Newsome Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The John Tinsley Harrison Medical Scholarship supports deserving students who are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Preferences:

- Students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office
- Residence of Talladega County, Alabama

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The John W. Poynor Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Joseph F. Volker International Scholarship is open to full-time, degree seeking international students.

Eligibility requirements:

• Currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate international students
• 3.0 UAB GPA
• Preference given to students demonstrating leadership ability, extracurricular involvement, and financial need.

Document requirements: 

• Complete application 
• Two recommendation letters
• Statement of Financial Need

The Joseph F. Volker UAB National Alumni Society Endowed Scholarship was established through generous gifts from the UAB National Alumni Society to be used for the purpose of creating a sponsored student award at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled at UAB.

These shall be one-time awards, with the number of awards being based on the available funds each year. The amount of the award is $3,500 per student.

Requirements
The following guidelines will be used in administering and making awards from the Joseph F. Volker UAB National Alumni Society Scholarship.

Applicants must:

• Be a full-time sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student, with preference being given to junior and senior students.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities during college enrollment, either academic, extra-curricular, or job-oriented.
• Be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in all course work completed prior to the time of application. 
• Submit a personal statement answering the following question: What would this scholarship funding mean to you?
• Submit a personal statement answering the following question: Why did you choose UAB?

This scholarship was established by alumni, colleagues and friends to recognize the second dean of the school and the first director of the Sparkman Center for International Public Health Education (Juan M. Navia, PhD, 1927-2010) for his years of leadership and service to public health. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the international aspects of public health as was a priority of Dr. Navia. Preference will be given to first year Master of Public Health (MPH) students. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA.

A one year scholarship awarded to a student with a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need. Student can be current or incoming. Preference given to students with Junior class standing and from a rural community.  Priority is given to those students submitting the application by February 1st.

Juanita Settine was employed as a Research Associate in the School of Public Health Department of Environmental Health Sciences from 1986 until her death in 1999. She was the person faculty members and students would turn to when a problem or question arose regarding the laboratories. She was honored as Employee of the Month in 1991. This fund is used to honor Settine with plaques and scholarship awards. 

A one year scholarship. Preference given to entering freshmen with strong academic qualifications.  Priority is given to those students submitting the application by February 1st.

Since 1972, the Kappa Delta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi has produced men and brothers who have impacted every aspect of college life and society. From Student Council to the Black Student Awareness Committee; from the National Society of Black Engineers to UAB varsity football, basketball, track, and cross country teams; from ROTC to military officers; in the fields of law, medicine, education, civil service, and science, the members of Omega Psi Phi have made an extraordinary impact in the lives of UAB students and in the greater community. This endowment pays homage to those brothers, memorializes the ones that have entered Omega Chapter, and celebrates the rich history of the Kappa Delta Chapter.

Requirements

The following guidelines will be used in administering and making awards from the Kappa Delta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Memorial Endowed Scholarship:

Applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program at the University. Preference will be given to first-time freshmen.
• Demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid.
• Demonstrate achievement and determination in the face of personal challenges.
• Demonstrate a commitment to bringing diverse people together.
• Preference will be given to underrepresented students, including but not limited to first-generation college students; students who have faced challenging social, economic, educational, cultural, or other life circumstances.
• Compose short essay (250 words) answering the following question: If you were to interview with the Scholarship Committee, what information would you want to share with them? Please include academic and personal interests, notable accomplishments, community service, obstacles or challenges you've faced, or other elements unique to your background.
• Compose short essay (250 words) answering the following question: Please describe how scholarship funds will impact your educational experience and help minimize your financial need.

Selection

The selection committee for this scholarship will be comprised of members from The University of Alabama at Birmingham National Alumni Society’s Black Alumni Network.

Award

The scholarship is an annual award and is not renewable. The annual scholarship award will be applied toward the recipient’s tuition and fees. The total award will be applied in equal amounts over the regular terms of the award year unless otherwise instructed by the scholarship selection committee. Any scholarship funds in excess of the amount required for tuition and fees may be disbursed to the student for books, supplies, room and board, or other school-related expenses. Recipients of the scholarship are also eligible to receive other forms of student financial aid for which they may qualify.

This scholarship was established by Dr. Jarvis Ryals to honor the memory of his mother, Mrs. Kathleen Ryals. Dr. Ryals had previously honored his mother and father by donating funds toward the construction of the School's building which is named the Frank and Kathleen Ellis Ryals Building.

A one year award split equally between fall and spring semesters. Candidates must be either Finance or Information Systems majors. Preference is given to underrepresented applicants.  Priority is given to those students submitting the application by February 1st.

The family and friends of Mrs. Morgan have generously contributed to the Kathryn Cramer Morgan Memorial Scholarship in her honor. The endowment made possible through these generous gifts will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the Department of Communication Studies, or its successor entity, at UAB. An annual prize(s) for the best student(s) in communication at UAB. This scholarship is available to all Communication Studies students. Preference will be given to students who have studies or practiced public speaking as part of their curriculum.

To be considered, you must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application by the March 1st due date. 

The Ken Jackson Endowed Industrial Distribution Scholarship is awarded to students majoring in Industrial Distribution. Upper-level transfer and currently enrolled students are considered for this scholarship. Students must demonstrate a strong commitment to the industry through extracurricular activities, work history, or academic performance. For entering freshman, ACT or SAT score as well as high school GPA, extracurricular activities, and career goals are considered. Currently enrolled students are considered based on academic performance, commitment to Industrial Distribution, and extracurricular activities.

Recipients of the Kinder Morgan, Inc. Endowed Scholarship in Engineering will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the School of Engineering at UAB and must have declared civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or mechanical engineering as a major
• Applicants must be a rising junior or senior
• Special consideration be given to underrepresented students including but not limited to first generation college students; students who have faced challenging social, economic, educational, cultural or other life circumstances; students who demonstrate a commitment to bringing diverse people together, and/or demonstrate achievement and determination in the face of personal challenges.
• Preference will be given to support to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University.

 

The L. Paul Kassouf Endowed Industrial Distribution Scholarship is awarded to students majoring in Industrial Distribution. Entering freshman and currently enrolled students are considered for this scholarship. Students must demonstrate a strong commitment to the industry through extracurricular activities, work history, or academic performance. For entering freshman, ACT or SAT score as well as high school GPA, extracurricular activities, an career goals are considered. Currently enrolled students are considered based on academic performance, commitment to Industrial Distribution, and extracurricular activities.

The Lance Corporal Ryan Winslow Scholarship was established by the Howlin' Mad Smith Detachment of the Marine Corps League in memory of Lance Corporal Ryan Winslow, a Marine who was killed in action on April 15, 2006. The Lance Corporal Ryan Winslow Scholarship is open to current and former members of the U.S. Marines Corps.

Students who meet one or more of the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Are engaged in public service
• Served in the War on Terror
• Are interested in a career in law enforcement
• Are majoring in a field that supports a career in law enforcement, including but not limited to; criminal justice, digital forensics, computer science, chemistry, or a pre-law program

Applicants for the Lars Gunnar & Debbie Jo Severin Endowed Scholarship in Mathematics should demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average. The Severin Scholarship is an annual award. Recipients of the scholarship may apply for the award in a subsequent year. Preference is given to a beginning student. Must be currently enrolled or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department of Mathematics.

Friends of Leah McCraney and the Advanced Safety Engineering and Management Program established the Leah McCraney Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Advanced Safety Engineering and Management in memory of Leah McCraney, the inaugural program manager for the master of engineering graduate track in the School of Engineering in April 2013. Leah McCraney showed an unwavering commitment to academic excellence throughout her career and was a staunch supporter of the ASEM Program and UAB until her passing in 2012.

Recipients of the Leah McCraney Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Advanced Safety Engineering and Management (ASEM) will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Be currently enrolled in the ASEM Program at UAB
• Demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least a 3.0 GPA in coursework completed prior to the time of the application
• Demonstrate financial need for scholarship assistance. Applicants do not have to qualify for federal financial assistance in order to be considered for this award.

The application must include the following:

• a resume
• personal essay of no more than two-typewritten pages that illustrates leadership skills, career aspirations and outstanding achievements

The recipient of this scholarship will receive a $2,400 one-time award which will be applied to the student’s tuition and fees.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to Fourth Year students who have demonstrated proficiency in the GP Contact Lens Section & Clinic.

The Legrand Endowed Industrial Distribution Scholarship is awarded to students majoring in Industrial Distribution. Entering freshman and currently enrolled students are considered for this scholarship. Students must demonstrate a strong commitment to the industry through extracurricular activities, work history, or academic performance. For entering freshman, ACT or SAT score as well as high school GPA, extracurricular activities, an career goals are considered. Currently enrolled students are considered based on academic performance, commitment to Industrial Distribution, and extracurricular activities.

Mrs. Joyce Lehmeyer and other family and friends of Dr. Robert Lehmeyer have made generous gifts for the purpose of creating an endowed award fund in Dr. Lehmeyer’s memory at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. *The Lehmeyer Endowed Award in German* will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled at UAB and have or are completing a minor in German, by providing support for continued intermediate or advanced study of the German language, as well as other related educational activities, including study abroad in a German-speaking country. Applicants for the Lehmeyer Endowed Award in German must have completed or be enrolled in at least six credit hours of German classes at UAB, should demonstrate solid academic promise, and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application. Preference will be given to applicants who are deserving of financial assistance as determined by the selection committee based on the information provided by the student when applying for the award. Applicants do not have to qualify for federal financial assistance in order to be considered for this award. The Lehmeyer Endowed Award in German is an annual award. Recipients of the award may not apply for the award in subsequent years.

The Lewis F. Jeffers Scholarship Endowment supports deserving students with academic promise enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Lighting Solutions Kristen Craig Endowed Scholarship in Industrial Distribution is awarded each year to students majoring in Industrial Distribution who demonstrate exemplary performance in the ID major and commitment to the industry. Entering freshman and currently enrolled students are eligible for this scholarship. For entering freshman, ACT or SAT scores as well as high school GPA, extracurricular activities, and career goals are considered. Currently enrolled students must have achieved high academic performance, involvement in extracurricular activities, and demonstrate commitment to Industrial Distribution.

The Lisa Lamb Memorial Scholarship is a Blazing the Way (BTW) Scholarship. BTW Scholarships are competitive and are awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic and professional potential. Receiving a BTW Scholarship provides a mark of distinction on a student’s resume or curriculum vitae. Additionally, many BTW Scholarships provide opportunities for recipients to have a lasting relationship with the scholarship’s benefactor, which may include career advice, mentoring, and opportunities for networking. BTW Scholarships are renewable for up to three years as long as the recipient remains in good standing. Funding provided via a BTW Scholarship will replace part of a student’s UAB ACT/GPA-based scholarship. In addition to the benefits above, BTW Scholarship recipients can take pride in knowing their achievements allow UAB to reallocate ACT/GPA-based scholarship funding to other exceptional students with unmet need. To qualify for the Lisa Lamb Memorial Scholarship, applicants must: * Be a first-time incoming freshman * Have a minimum high school GPA of a 3.0 * Have a minimum ACT score of a 20 (or SAT equivalent) * Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident * Be a student in the Collat School of Business *Students who meet one or more of the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:* * Majoring in Economics * Graduated from a school in the Shelby County School System * Have lost a parent to breast cancer * Have lost a parent to another cause

The Lois and Barry Luther UAB National Alumni Society Endowed Scholarship was established through generous gifts from Lois and Barry Luther to be used for the purpose of creating a sponsored student award at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The Scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are accepted to the School of Nursing at UAB.

This a one-time award valued at $1,250. Recipients are eligible to apply for the award in subsequent years as long as the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and progress toward completion of degree.

Requirements
The following guidelines will be used in administering and making awards from the scholarship.

Applicants must:

• Be undergraduate students currently admitted to or enrolled in a degree-granting program in the School of Nursing at UAB.
• Demonstrate solid academic achievement and have earned at least an overall GPA of 2.5 in coursework completed prior to the time of application.
• Do not have to qualify for federal assistance to be considered for this award.
• Compose a brief statement (250-500 words) describing your nursing career objectives. 

The Louise and Henry P. Johnston, Sr. Scholarship Fund supports deserving students enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine pursuing audiology and/or cancer.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Eligibility based on financial need as determined by UAB Financial Aid Office. Applicants will be evaluated on academic achievement, leadership potential, and financial need. Recipients are eligible to reapply for subsequent years.

The Lynn Talkington and Scott R. Talkington Primary Care Medical Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine who demonstrate an interest in primary care.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

A scholarship renewable for up to 4 years, offered to an incoming freshman or transfer student with a minimum 3.0 High School GPA (or 3.0 Transfer GPA).  Priority is given to those students submitting the application by February 1st.

Recipients of the M. Miller Gorrie Endowed Scholarship in Civil, Construction, & Environmental Engineering will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:
 

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department on Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at the University
• Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.5 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application
• The funds shall provide support to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University.

The Madhav Praveen Memorial Scholarship is an annual award of up to $500 per semester to a Computer Science major, made available through gifts in memory of Madhav Praveen. To be considered, you must submit the BSMART scholarship application.

• Applicants must be a freshman currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department of Computer Science at UAB.
• Applicants must have demonstrated solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 GPA in coursework completed prior to the time of application.
• The Fund shall provide support to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University.
• Preference will be given to students with financial need.

This award was established to offer financial support to a continuing Collat undergraduate degree-seeking student who has demonstrated solid academic promise and achievement by earning a minimum of 3.0 in coursework completed at time of application. Financial need is considered. Preference is given to a student who has stated that they experienced the death of a parent or primary caretaker prior to high school graduation, or who is a single parent. This is a one year scholarship. Students are encouraged to apply for continued consideration each year.  Priority is given to those students submitting the application by February 1st.

The Cammack Memorial Fund supports deserving students who are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Preference:

- Students specializing in the study of emphysema, asthma, and related respiratory disease

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The award, which will go to a student with financial need, is named after Mary Sullivan’s mother, who died from lung cancer in 1985, two years before Mary earned her MPH at the UAB School of Public Health. A visit to UAB in 2016 inspired a renewed connection with UAB that ultimately led to Mary, who lives in Newtown, Connecticut, to establish a lasting legacy with the School of Public Health. Annual scholarships are awarded to deserving students in the School of Public Health.

The Marguerite and Joseph Bourlioux Endowed Scholarship in Humanities and Social Sciences is named in loving memory of Marguerite and Joseph Bourlioux. This scholarship will support deserving first generation college Juniors, who are enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.

The Department of Art and Art History awards the Marie Weaver and Steve Harvey Endowed Scholarship for Graphic Design to a student who is a studio art major with an emphasis on graphic design. The scholarship is awarded from the endowment created by the former UAB Graphic Design professor, Marie Weaver, Steve Harvey and their family and friends. Applicants are encouraged to seek advice from a faculty member.

Requirements:
1. Completed application.
2. A representative portfolio (minimum of 10 and up to 15 images). The portfolio should emphasize works in graphic design. Follow this link to upload your portfolio Slideroom:https://uabdaah.slideroom.com/. *This one portfolio will be used to review all of your art studio scholarship applications.


 

This is a Blazing the Way (BTW) Scholarship, which is a competitive award given to students who demonstrate outstanding academic and professional potential. BTW Scholarships do not provide additional funding. They replace a portion of the student’s academic scholarship. BTW Scholarships typically provide opportunities for recipients to have a lasting relationship with the scholarship’s donor, which may include career advice, mentoring, and opportunities for networking.

To be considered, you must be an entering freshmen who has a composite ACT score of 20 or higher and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. You must also be a student in UAB's School of Engineering. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

Dr. Martha W. Bidez and Mr. William E. Bidez, Jr., made a generous gift to establish the Martha and Earl Bidez Endowed Scholarship in Advanced Safety Engineering and Management (ASEM).

Recipients of the Martha and Earl Bidez Endowed Scholarship in Advanced Safety Engineering and Management will be chosen from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

Applicants must be currently enrolled in or admitted to the ASEM program
Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.00 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application
Applicants must demonstrate financial need for scholarship assistance as determined by the UAB Office of Financial Aid

This renewable scholarship is based on the academic achievements of entering freshmen who are residents of Alabama. To be considered, students must have a 3.0 overall grade point average and be admitted to an undergraduate program at UAB. Students must enroll full-time and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Eligibility based on financial need as determined by UAB Financial Aid Office. Preference will be given to students from Florida, specifically with a military background (self or family).

The family and friends of Ms. Mary-Anne Amsbary have generously contributed to The Mary-Anne Amsbary Memorial Edowed Service Award in her honor. In memory of Ms. Mary-Anne Amsbary, the endowed Award will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the Department of Communication Studies, or its successor entity, at UAB. This scholarship is available to all Communication Studies students. Preference will be given to students with outstanding academic records and community service.

The Mary D. Roberts Medical Scholarship Endowment supports deserving students who are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Mary Elizabeth Adams Endowed Scholarship is for students who self-identify as having type I diabetes and are currently enrolled in, or admitted to, a degree-granting program at UAB. To be considered, applicants must demonstrate solid academic promise, financial need, and personal responsibility through work, community or family activities. Students must also be an Alabama resident and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to receive this award. Preference will be given to students who plan to pursue a degree in the sciences, or who have declared a pre-medicine track.

Alumni and friends of the Materials Engineering program have made generous gifts for the purpose of creating an undergraduate scholarship in Materials Engineering at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Applicants for the Mathematics Endowed Scholarship must be enrolled in the Department of Mathematics and maintain at least at 3.0 grade point average. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate outstanding ability, potential and interest in pursuing studies in Mathematics. Must be currently enrolled or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department of Mathematics.

Marian Cooper Wilson and Mark E. Wilson have made a generous gift for the purpose of creating a scholarship at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Spendable earnings from the scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the undergraduate or graduate program at the School of Public Health at UAB. Eligibility criteria include a minimum 3.0 GPA. Current students are required to submit one letter of recommendation from a UAB School of Public Health faculty member. Undergraduate students, only, are allowed to submit a letter of recommendation from their academic advisor. Special consideration is given to first-generation college students.

This prestigious scholarship was established in 1993 to honor Dr. Charles A. McCallum, who served as President of UAB from 1987 until 1993. To be considered for this renewable award, students must submit the scholarship application in BSMART and have completed the three questions in the “Regions Academic, Charles William Ireland Presidential Honors, and McCallum Presidential Scholarship Questions” section by no later than February 1. To access this online application, Alabama residents must apply to UAB for the upcoming summer or fall semester during their senior year in high school with an ACT of 33-36 and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Qualified students who apply test optional will also be able to access this application. Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise, diligence and the desire to be an effective citizen, as shown by participation and leadership in extracurricular and/or community activities.

Approximately ten applicants will be selected to interview in late February or early March, and one entering freshman will be selected as the McCallum Presidential Scholar. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

The McLester Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise who are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

A one year award offered to incoming freshmen. Merit based, minimum 3.0 GPA.  Priority is given to those students submitting the application by February 1st.

The Medical Society of Montgomery County Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine studying at the Montgomery Regional Campus.

Preferences:

- Students from Montgomery County, Alabama
- Students from Autauga County, Alabama, and Elmore County, Alabama

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Megan Louise Montgomery Memorial Scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the Department of Communication Studies or successor entity. Preference will be given to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University.

To be considered, you must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application by the March 1st due date. 

During the fall of 2013, the School of Public Health launched a new undergraduate major in public health with 42 students. After its launch, the undergraduate major in public health became the fastest growing undergraduate program at UAB. The vision and tireless work of retired associate dean of academics, Melissa Galvin, PhD, were instrumental in establishing this new degree. These gifts help provide a fitting legacy to this outstanding leader and empower aspiring undergraduate students to pursue public health studies.

The Melissa Galvin Endowed Scholarship for Undergraduate Public Health Majors will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the undergraduate program at the UAB School of Public Health. Eligibility criteria include a minimum 3.0 GPA and one letter of recommendation from a UAB School of Public Health faculty member or academic advisor.

The Memorial Fund for the Four Children is a scholarship that is given in honor of Denise McNair, Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson, and Addie Mae Collins, the four girls who died in the 1963 bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.

Growing out of that tragedy, the Memorial Fund for the Four Children Scholarship has awarded more than $250,000 in scholarships to over 70 exceptional students since the first grants were made for the 1984-85 school year. By raising funds and awarding scholarships annually, the Fund helps deserving students fulfill their dream of getting a college education – an opportunity swept away from Addie Mae, Denise, Carole and Cynthia in 1963.

It is the hope that this award will further the understanding of the principles of human and civil rights and enhance the quality of life of all area citizens. This award is reserved for currently enrolled UAB Students and is based on financial need and academic achievement.

Applicants for the Mobolaji Kukoyi Scholarship in Mathematics should demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average. The Kukoyi Scholarship is an annual award. Recipients of the scholarship may apply for the award in a subsequent year. Preference is given to a sophomore or higher student. Must be currently enrolled or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department of Mathematics.

The Moon H. Nahm and Chong K. Nahm Endowed Scholarship in Medicine supports deserving students with academic promise who are enrolled or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirement:

- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Moon H. Nahm, M.D., and Laura S. Nahm, M.D. Endowed Scholarship in Medicine supports deserving students who are enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirement:

- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

In honor of the late Dr. Moses Sinkala, the Sparkman Center for Global Health and the Office of the Vice Provost for Student and Faculty Success have established the Moses Sinkala Travel Scholarship. This annual award is designed to assist UAB students complete an international internship or research opportunity.

Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least a 3.0 GPA prior to the time of application.  Applicants must be enrolled as a full time student (6 hours) in the UAB MPA Program, and have 12 hours of completed graduate work. To be considered, you must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application by the March 1st due date.  Applicants must be enrolled the Fall semester following the awarding of the scholarship.

The Mr. & Mrs. Claude E. Dorsey, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund supports deserving students enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Nancy Collat Goedecke Endowed Scholarship is awarded each year to students majoring in Industrial Distribution who demonstrate exemplary performance in the ID major and commitment to the industry. Entering freshman and currently enrolled students are eligible for this scholarship. For entering freshman, ACT or SAT scores as well as high school GPA, extracurricular activities, and career goals are considered.  Currently enrolled students must have achieved high academic performance, involvement in extracurricular activities, and demonstrate commitment to Industrial Distribution.

The UAB National Alumni Society Endowed Scholarship was established through the UAB National Alumni Society to be used for the purposed of creating a sponsored student award at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).

This is an annual award and is not renewable. The NAS will award two $1,250 scholarships. Half will be paid before the fall semester and the other half before the spring semester.

Requirements
The following guidelines will be used in administering and making awards from the UAB National Alumni Society Endowed Scholarship.

Applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled in or admitted to an undergraduate degree-granting program at UAB.
• Demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application.
• Be the first in their family to attend college. 
• Preference will be given to first-time incoming freshmen.

Selection
The selection committee will select the recipient based on the above guidelines. The committee will include members of the National Alumni Society and/or Office of Alumni Affairs and the donor(s). 

The National Alumni Society Honors College Scholarship is a non-renewable scholarship based on academic promise, extracurricular involvement, and community service of returning UAB honors students who are currently enrolled full-time undergraduates with good standing in the UAB Honors College.

The UAB National Alumni Society License to Learn Scholarship was established through the UAB National Alumni Society to be used for the purpose of creating a sponsored student award at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).

This is a $3,000 annual award and is not renewable. Half of the award will be paid before the fall semester and half before the spring semester. 

Requirements
The following guidelines will be used in administering and making awards from the UAB National Alumni Society License to Learn Scholarship.

Applicants must:

• Be a resident of the State of Alabama and must have a completed application on file.
• Be enrolled on at least a part-time basis. The student must be enrolled both semesters in an academic year and maintain an overall 3.0 GPA. The award is for undergraduate students who are first-time, transfer, or currently enrolled UAB students.
• Have an existing GPA of at least 3.0 from prior college or high school experience. If the student previously held poor academic standing, then the student must have completed at least twelve credit hours at UAB and have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA.
• Financial need should be demonstrated using the standards of the Office of Financial Aid.
• Preference is given to freshmen and sophomores.
• Compose a short essay (250-300 words) answering the following question: How would this scholarship make a difference in your life?

Selection
The selection committee will select the recipient based on the above guidelines. The committee will include representatives from the National Alumni Society. 

This one-year award is for children of current, full-time, non-exempt employees of the UAB Women & Infants Center (including nursing and support staff, but excluding executive staff). To be considered, students must be admitted to, or enrolled in, an undergraduate program at UAB and have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher. First preference will be given to entering freshmen. Students must be eligible for and certified as a dependent for the UAB Educational Assistance Program in order to receive this award. Preference will be given to students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate financial need, as determined by its results.

There will be several scholarships available through NAS for Honors students:
 

• several $500-1000 scholarships to be awarded to Personalized Path students
• $1000 each to be awarded to students in GCL, STH, and UHP

NOTE: ALL recipients must attend the NAS Scholarship Reception on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
 

Generous gifts from the UAB National Alumni Society will be used for the purpose of creating an endowed student award fund at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Spendable earnings from the UAB National Alumni Society Employee Endowed Scholarship fund will be used to assist exceptional incoming freshman who are the children of UAB faculty and staff who are active members of the UAB National Alumni Society.

This is a one-time non-renewable annual award of $1,000. Funds will be disbursed prior to the beginning of the fall and spring semesters.

Requirements
The following guidelines will be used in administering and making awards from the UAB National Alumni Society Employee Endowed Scholarship.

Applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program at UAB.
• Be a first-time entering freshman. This scholarship is not open to transfer students or graduate school students. Students must attend UAB immediately following graduation from high school.
• Demonstrate leadership, extra-curricular activities, and community service during high school.
• Have at least one parent who is an alumnus/a of UAB and who is currently employed by UAB on a full-time basis.
• Maintain a GPA of 2.5 in order to keep the scholarship.
• Be enrolled full time.
• Preference will be given to students with an ACT score of 22 or higher.
• Include a 250-300 word essay that answers the following question: What is one leadership quality that sets you apart from others? Please provide an example.

Selection
The selection committee shall consider academic performance, leadership, and extra-curricular activity in making its selection. The committee shall determine the relative weight given to each criterion. There are no restrictions to applicants based on sex, race, nationality, country of origin, physical disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students from Louisiana.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students from Louisiana.

The Norma Marx Bailey scholarship endowment assists deserving students admitted to or enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:

- Demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) grade point average in undergraduate studies or in any post-baccalaureate coursework completed before the time of application
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Applicants for the Norman Eggleston Endowed Scholarship must be currently enrolled in a degree-granting program at UAB with a declared major in Social Work. Eligible applicants must be classified as a junior and have completed, or be enrolled in, at least eight credit hours of Social Work classes at UAB.

The O'Neal Steel Industrial Distribution Scholarship is awarded to students majoring in Industrial Distribution. Entering freshman and currently enrolled students are considered for this scholarship. Students must demonstrate a strong commitment to the industry through extracurricular activities, work history, or academic performance. For entering freshman, ACT or SAT score as well as high school GPA, extracurricular activities, and career goals are considered. Currently enrolled students are considered based on academic performance, commitment to Industrial Distribution, and extracurricular activities.

Applicants for the O'Neil Endowed Scholarship in Mathematics must be enrolled in the Department of Mathematics and maintain at least at 3.0 grade point average. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate outstanding ability, potential and interest in pursuing studies in Mathematics. Must be currently enrolled or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department of Mathematics.

The Osram Sylvania Endowed Industrial Distribution Scholarship is awarded to students majoring in Industrial Distribution. Entering freshman and currently enrolled students are considered for this scholarship. Students must demonstrate a strong commitment to the industry through extracurricular activities, work history, or academic performance. For entering freshman, ACT or SAT score as well as high school GPA, extracurricular activities, and career goals are considered. Currently enrolled students are considered based on academic performance, commitment to Industrial Distribution, and extracurricular activities.

This renewable scholarship is based on the academic achievements of entering freshmen who are out-of-state residents. To be considered, seniors in high school must apply for admission by May 1 (deadline extended to June 1 for fall 2024) and be admitted to UAB for the upcoming summer or fall semester. Visit uab.edu/scholarships to view the award amount and academic requirements for students admitted with a test score. February ACT or March SAT scores taken in the senior year will be the final scores considered for automatic merit scholarship review. Scholarship consideration for students admitted without a test score will be based on several academic performance factors (e.g., strength of curriculum, grades and grade point average). The examined GPA will be the cumulative GPA at the time of admission. Students must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or onshore students on select visa types to receive this award.

 

This renewable scholarship is based on the academic achievements of entering freshmen who are out-of-state residents. To be considered, seniors in high school must apply for admission by May 1 (deadline extended to June 1 for fall 2024) and be admitted to UAB for the upcoming summer or fall semester. Visit uab.edu/scholarships to view the award amount and academic requirements for students admitted with a test score. February ACT or March SAT scores taken in the senior year will be the final scores considered for automatic merit scholarship review. Scholarship consideration for students admitted without a test score will be based on several academic performance factors (e.g., strength of curriculum, grades and grade point average). The examined GPA will be the cumulative GPA at the time of admission. Students must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or onshore students on select visa types to receive this award.

This renewable scholarship is based on the academic achievements of entering freshmen who are out-of-state residents. To be considered, seniors in high school must apply for admission by May 1 (deadline extended to June 1 for fall 2024) and be admitted to UAB for the upcoming summer or fall semester. Visit uab.edu/scholarships to view the award amount and academic requirements for students admitted with a test score. February ACT or March SAT scores taken in the senior year will be the final scores considered for automatic merit scholarship review. The examined GPA will be the cumulative GPA at the time of admission. Students admitted without a test score will not be considered. Students must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or onshore students on select visa types to receive this award.

This renewable scholarship is based on the academic achievements of entering freshmen who are out-of-state residents. To be considered, seniors in high school must apply for admission by May 1 (deadline extended to June 1 for fall 2024) and be admitted to UAB for the upcoming summer or fall semester. Visit uab.edu/scholarships to view the award amount and academic requirements for students admitted with a test score. February ACT or March SAT scores taken in the senior year will be the final scores considered for automatic merit scholarship review. Scholarship consideration for students admitted without a test score will be based on several academic performance factors (e.g., strength of curriculum, grades and grade point average). The examined GPA will be the cumulative GPA at the time of admission. Students must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or onshore students on select visa types to receive this award.

This renewable scholarship is based on the academic achievements of entering freshmen who are out-of-state residents. To be considered, seniors in high school must apply for admission by May 1 (deadline extended to June 1 for fall 2024) and be admitted to UAB for the upcoming summer or fall semester. Visit uab.edu/scholarships to view the award amount and academic requirements for students admitted with a test score. February ACT or March SAT scores taken in the senior year will be the final scores considered for automatic merit scholarship review. Scholarship consideration for students admitted without a test score will be based on several academic performance factors (e.g., strength of curriculum, grades and grade point average). The examined GPA will be the cumulative GPA at the time of admission. Students must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or onshore students on select visa types to receive this award.

* Applicants must be pursuing a Spanish major or Spanish minor and currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department of World Languages and Literatures. *Award may only be applied to Spanish courses completed at UAB* * Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 GPA in coursework completed prior to the time of application. * The fund shall provide support to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle, and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University, and also will consider the merit of the students.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Awarding will alternate years between Optometry and Vision Science students.

The Burleson Medical Foundation Scholarship supports deserving full-time students of outstanding scholastic achievement who have overcome significant barriers to a career in medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Preference:
- Alabama residents who are interested in pursuing a career in a primary care field

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is a renewable scholarship for entering transfer students who are transferring from a two-year community college. To be considered, you must admitted to UAB by the March 1st scholarship deadline for the upcoming summer or fall semester with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher based on all transferable coursework. The deadline has been extended to August 1. 

Your PTK membership must be noted on either your official college transcript, or your PTK sponsor may submit a letter to UAB Undergraduate Admissions (chooseuab@uab.edu) on official school letterhead, verifying your Phi Theta Kappa membership. Please note: An updated, official transcript that contains the most recent semester's grades must be received prior to the scholarship deadline.

Current high school seniors, former UAB students, students who have received a bachelor’s degree, and students pursuing a certificate-only program (e.g., Dental Assistant, Joint Enrollment Nursing Pathway, and RN to BSN Mobility programs) will not be considered. 

If you have any questions about this scholarship or your eligibility, please contact your UAB Admissions Counselor. You can find your assigned counselor at uab.edu/mycounselor. Each student is assigned a counselor based on their current institution, so just look for your school's name to find your counselor's contact information.

The Physicians of Tomorrow Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Pink L. and Miriam R. Folmar Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise who are enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:

- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office
- Must be a third or fourth-year medical student who demonstrates a strong interest in primary care

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

A four year award offered to an entering freshman; minimum 3.0 GPA, high ACT or SAT, extra-curricular activities and clear career goals.  Priority is given to those students submitting the application by February 1st.

Power System Sentinel Technologies Endowed Scholarship in Electrical and Computer Engineering is endowed to support scholarships for students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UAB.

Recipients of the Power System Sentinel Technologies Endowed Scholarship in Electrical and Computer Engineering will be chosen from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

Applicants must be enrolled in a degree-granting program in the UAB Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

 

This renewable scholarship is based on the academic achievements of entering freshmen who are Alabama residents. To be considered, seniors in high school must apply for admission by December 1 (deadline extended to June 1 for fall 2024) and be admitted to UAB for the upcoming summer or fall semester. Visit uab.edu/scholarships to view the award amount and academic requirements for students admitted with a test score. December ACT or SAT scores taken in the senior year will be the final scores considered for automatic merit scholarship review. (Due to the extended deadline, March scores taken in the senior year will be the final scores considered.) Scholarship consideration for students admitted without a test score will be based on several academic performance factors (e.g., strength of curriculum, grades and grade point average). The examined GPA will be the cumulative GPA at the time of admission. Students must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or onshore students on select visa types to receive this award.
 

The Primary Care Medical Student Scholarship Support Fund supports deserving medical students enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine with interests in primary care.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

This renewable scholarship is based on the academic achievements of entering freshmen who are Alabama residents. To be considered, seniors in high school must apply for admission by December 1 (deadline extended to June 1 for fall 2024) and be admitted to UAB for the upcoming summer or fall semester. Visit uab.edu/scholarships to view the award amount and academic requirements for students admitted with a test score. December ACT or SAT scores taken in the senior year will be the final scores considered for automatic merit scholarship review. (Due to the extended deadline, March scores taken in the senior year will be the final scores considered.) Scholarship consideration for students admitted without a test score will be based on several academic performance factors (e.g., strength of curriculum, grades and grade point average). The examined GPA will be the cumulative GPA at the time of admission. Students must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or onshore students on select visa types to receive this award.
 

Pushpamala Deosthale International Programs Scholarship (one award of $1,000)

Eligibility requirements:

• Currently enrolled undergraduate international students with junior or senior standing and a 3.0 UAB grade point average (GPA) or higher
• Demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities which promote cultural diversity and an international perspective

Documents: 

• Complete application including sections on work experience, volunteer activities, leadership, members, and honors/awards 
• Two recommendation letters
• Statement of Financial Need

Through this scholarship, funds are awarded to degree-seeking students who have an interest in finding innovative solutions to public health problems.

By joining RaiseMe, entering freshmen who are currently enrolled in a U.S. high school outside of Alabama may earn up to $500 in scholarships to be used in their first year of enrollment at UAB. RaiseMe is a website that provides students in grades 9-12 with an opportunity to earn “micro-scholarships” (small scholarships tied to specific achievements) for actions that prepare them to succeed in college, such as taking honors, AP, or IB coursework, participating in extracurricular activities, and attending college-preparatory events. Students who have earned these micro-scholarships through RaiseMe should self-identify with this opportunity and will then be verified against participation results from RaiseMe. Eligibility for this award is as follows:

• Must apply to UAB by February 1 of their senior year in high school
• Must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application and have completed the "Out-of-State Freshman Scholarship Questions" section by no later than February 1
• Must be a nonresident who is graduating from a U.S. high school outside of Alabama
• Must be following UAB on RaiseMe at www.raise.me/join/uab
• Must have a cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 or higher

The total amount earned will be disbursed over a two-semester period, allowing students to receive up to $250 per semester (one-year award; fall and spring semesters only). Please note: If you qualify for in-state tuition due to military benefits, participation in the Academic Common Market, or submission and approval of an Application for Residency Reclassification, then your RaiseMe Out-of-State Scholarship will be cancelled.

The Ray L. Watts Endowed Engineering Scholarship at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is made possible by a generous gift from Ray L. Watts, M.D., and Nancy P. Watts. The scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the Department of Biomedical Engineering in the School of Engineering.

Recipients of the Ray L. Watts Endowed Scholarship in Engineering will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:
 

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department of Biomedical Engineering in the School of Engineering
• Preference will be given to applicants who both demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application and for whom affordability may be an obstacle, and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University

The UAB National Alumni Society Ray L. Watts, M.D. Endowed Award was established through generous gifts to the UAB NAS to be used for the purpose of creating a sponsored student award at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The Scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are accepted to the School of Engineering at UAB. Recipients must be an undergraduate currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the School of Engineering at the University; and must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2.

This prestigious scholarship was established by Regions Bank to assist UAB in attracting the next generation of scholar-leaders. To be considered for this renewable award, students must submit the scholarship application in BSMART and have completed the three questions in the “Regions Academic, Charles William Ireland Presidential Honors, and McCallum Presidential Scholarship Questions” section by no later than February 1. To access the section, Alabama residents must apply to UAB for the upcoming summer or fall semester during their senior year in high school with an ACT of 33-36 and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Qualified students who apply test optional will also be able to access this application. Selection is based on outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated leadership ability.

Approximately ten applicants will be selected to interview in late February or March, and one entering freshman will be selected as the Regions Academic Scholar. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

A one year award offered to current or incoming students; consideration given to merit, leadership potential, and interest in banking.  Priority is given to those students submitting the application by February 1st.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Eligibility based on financial need as determined by UAB Financial Aid Office. Preference will be given to students from Tennessee.

The Richard Devore Carter, M.D., Medical Scholarship supports deserving students who are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

An award offered to entering freshmen with high academic standards, high ACT, extracurricular activities while in high school, and clear career goals.  Priority is given to those students submitting the application by February 1st.

The family and friends of Rob Rookis have established the Rob Rookis Endowed Memorial Award. In memory of Rob Rookis, the endowed Award will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the Department of Communication Studies, or its successor entity, at UAB. This scholarship is available to all students majoring in Communication Studies. Preference will be given to outstanding academic records.

To be considered, you must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application by the March 1st due date. 

This is a Blazing the Way (BTW) Scholarship, which is a competitive award given to students who demonstrate outstanding academic and professional potential. *BTW Scholarships do not provide additional funding.* They replace a portion of the student’s academic scholarship. BTW Scholarships typically provide opportunities for recipients to have a lasting relationship with the scholarship’s donor, which may include career advice, mentoring, and opportunities for networking. To be considered, you must be an entering freshmen who has a composite ACT score of 20 or higher and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. You must also be enrolled in a degree granting program in the Health Care Management Program in the UAB School of Health Professions. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need and/or first generation students. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to Third Year students who shows excellence in the study of Binocular Vision.

A one year award offered to an incoming freshman with a minimum 3.0 GPA.  Priority is given to those students submitting the application by February 1st.

The Robert Lee White Medical Scholarship supports deserving students who are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

This scholarship was established by family and friends to honor the memory of Mr. Ginter and his years of service to our Country, his family, and community. Specific criteria include recipients being full-time students in the Department of Health Care Organization and Policy and a 3.0 GPA.

The Robert R. Rich, M.D., Endowed Medical Student Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise who are enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Robert S. and Winnie B. Baird Memorial Fund supports deserving students enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

This renewable scholarship is for an outstanding entering freshman who is graduating from an accredited high school in Elmore County, Alabama. To be considered, students must be admitted to an undergraduate program at UAB, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and complete the BSMART Scholarship Application by March 1. Selected candidates may be invited to interview for this award in late March. Students must be enrolled full-time and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

Ronald Grantland is a former Alumnus of the Year for the School of Public Health, had an exemplary career with the Alabama Department of Public Health and served in the Alabama State Legislature.  Ronald established this scholarship as a means to give back to the school which had a significant impact on his career and life. Awards are made to degree-seeking students in the School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology.

The Roosevelt and Freddie Mae King Annual Scholarship in Engineering was created by Mr. & Mrs. Ronald and Judy King in honor of Ronald’s parents, Roosevelt and Freddie Mae King. This gift will be used to provide support to underrepresented students and to support the School of Engineering’s goal of promoting a diverse student body which is key to its educational mission.
 

Recipients of the Roosevelt and Freddie Mae King Annual Scholarship in Engineering will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in Engineering at the University
• Preference will be given to students from Birmingham, Alabama, and the state of Alabama
• Preference will be given to underrepresented students including but not limited to first generation college students, students who have faced challenging social, economic, educational, cultural or other life circumstances, who demonstrate a commitment to bringing diverse people together, and/or who demonstrate achievement and determination in the face of personal challenges
• Preference will be given to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University

A one year award offered to a current Collat School of Business student in Junior or Senior status, underrepresented in Collat student demographics. Student must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and 3.0 major GPA. Leadership activities and financial need are considered.  Priority is given to those students submitting the application by February 1st.

The Ruby Lloyd Apsey Scholarship Fund was established for promising students majoring in Theatre or Musical Theatre. Awarded for academic and artistic merit. Recipients must be Theatre, Pre-Musical Theatre, or Musical Theatre majors, maintain full-time status, an overall GPA of 2.5 and a 3.0 All endowed scholarships in the department of Theatre require an audition or portfolio presentation. First time freshman and transfer students must register for these auditions and portfolio presentations online at https://app.getacceptd.com/uab. An audition is also required for admission to the Musical Theatre BFA, the Pre-Professional Performance Concentration BA, and the Pre-Professional Design/Technology Concentration BA. Only one audition or portfolio presentation is required to be considered for endowed scholarships and the Musical Theatre program and the Pre-Professional Concentrations.

The S. Richardson Hill Jr., Endowed Presidential Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

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The Saiia Family Endowed Scholarship in Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering is made possible through generous gifts from the Saiia family. Spendable earnings from the scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering in the School of Engineering, or its successor entity, at UAB.

Recipients of the Saiia Family Endowed Scholarship in Civil, Construction, & Environmental Engineering will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at the University
• Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application
• Preference will be given to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University.

This scholarship is awarded to a Business Honors student only. Any major is eligible. Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Financial need is considered for this award.

The Samuel Rexford Kennamer, M.D., Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirement:

- Must study at the Montgomery Regional Campus

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Samuel Ullman Scholarship is based on the leadership, academic and individual achievements of current full-time UAB students who are residents of Alabama. To be considered, students must have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average and be admitted to a regular undergraduate program at UAB. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

The Sara Crews Finley, M.D., Leadership Scholars Program aims to identify and support students who will excel in their medical careers and become leaders and mentors to future generations of physicians at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine and beyond.

Requirements:

- Rising full-time third-year medical student in academic good standing
- Solid academic achievement with top 25 percent class ranking as determined by the UAB School of Medicine Registrar’s Office at the end of the first semester of  second-year coursework
- Leadership skills demonstrated in and outside of the medical school experience
-Commitment to service of others
- Principles of integrity, compassion, and determination

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The scholarship pays full tuition for 3rd year and is renewable for full tuition for 4th year. 

Supplemental Questions:

1. Please describe why you meet the criteria for the Sara Crews Finley, M.D. Leadership Scholars Program as described above (300-word limit).
2. Please summarize your extracurricular activities and interests during high school, college, or medical school.
3. Please summarize your leadership roles and responsibilities during high school, college, or medical school.
4. Please summarize your honors, awards, and similar recognition received during high school, college, or medical school.
5. Please describe any activities in the service of your community or others during high school, college, or medical school.

For questions, please contact the Medical Student Financial Services at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must excel in Low Vision.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Honors College at the University.

Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 35. grade point average ni coursework completed prior to the time of application.

The Fund shall provide support to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle, and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University, and also will consider the merit of the students.

Preference shall be given to students who are the first member of his or her family to attend college.

Awards are subject to the availability of funds.

The number and amount of awards to be granted from the Fund shall be left to the discretion of the scholarship selection committee and will be based on the availability of funds.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to applicants with interest in Contact Lens, Cornea and Anterior Segment, Diabetes, Glaucoma or Vision Science.

Scholars Program in the Visual Arts will assist deserving UAB Art and Art History students, from Alabama.

The scholarship will support Department of Art and Art History students who faced challenging social, economic, educational, cultural or other life circumstances; and are the first member of his or her family to attend college.

Applicants should be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree seeking program in UAB School of Education. Preference will be given to students who maintain a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to those who show financial need as determined by UAB Office of Student Financial Aid.

Alumni and friends of the School of Engineering have made generous gifts for the purpose of creating an undergraduate scholarship in the School of Engineering at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

This award is presented to up to three outstanding students for leadership and service to the school, University, and the community. Applicants MUST meet the following criteria: • Enrolled in the UAB School of Health Professions • Demonstrate Academic Excellence • Provide a Resume/CV • Provide a brief description of your academic achievement in the School of Health Professions and program activities. • Provide a brief description of your extracurricular activities related to UAB (outside of SHP). • Provide a brief description of your volunteer experience in the community (Include volunteer hours for each activity).

The School of Medicine Dean's Primary Care Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship designed to promote and foster interest in primary care with the goal of developing future physician leaders in primary care. The scholarships support students selected for the Dean's Primary Care Scholarship Program, which includes academically enriching experiences, dedicated mentoring opportunities, and scholarly activities that foster and develop clinical skills and perspectives relevant to primary care.

Requirements:

-Commitment to primary care
-Academic performance

Supplemental Questions:

1. Please list any activities or experiences specifically related to primary care - past or present.
2. Why are you interested in a career in primary care? What experiences created this desire, and how has this interest evolved?
3. What does service mean to you? What experience(s) helped shape this perspective?

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The School of Medicine Dean's Scholarship (SN & MLC) supports deserving students enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirement:

- Must be a resident of the State of Alabama

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The School of Medicine Dean's Scholarship (Support Fund) supports deserving students enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirement:

- Must be a resident of the State of Alabama

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The School of Medicine Scholarship Fund A supports deserving students who are admitted to or enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Fund Established in 1990 by faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the School. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA.

This scholarship was established by Dr. Michael Maetz, VMD, MPH. Special consideration is given to applicants who have previously worked in public health practice and who intend to return to a career in public health practice. Preference will be given to first year Master of Public Health (MPH) students.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students from Southeastern states.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students from Southeastern states.

The Security Engineers Scholarship is an annual scholarship for students who have in interest in private security, including fraud examination. Student should meet the following qualifications: # Applicants should be majoring Criminal Justice and should demonstrate solid academic credentials. # Applicants should demonstrate academic promise and have earned at least a 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) in coursework completed prior to the time of application. # Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Financial Aid. # Preference will be given to students who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of private security.

* Applicants must be pursing a Spanish major or Spanish minor and currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department of World Languages and Literatures. *Award may only be applied to Spanish courses completed at UAB* * Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 GPA in coursework completed prior to the time of application. *The fund shall provide support to students whom affordability may be an obstacle, and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University, and also will consider the merit of the students.

The Sellers and Montgomery Families Scholarship Endowment was established to benefit students in the Department of Theatre. Awarded for academic and artistic merit. Recipients must be Theatre, Pre-Musical Theatre, or Musical Theatre majors, maintain full-time status, an overall GPA of 2.5 and a 3.0 GPA in the major, and participate in Department of Theatre productions. An audition is also required for admission to the Musical Theatre BFA, the Pre-Professional Performance Concentration BA, and the Pre-Professional Design/Technology Concentration BA. Only one audition or portfolio presentation is required to be considered for endowed scholarships and the Musical Theatre program and the Pre-Professional Concentrations. All endowed scholarships in the department of Theatre require an audition or portfolio presentation. First time freshman and transfer students must register for these auditions and portfolio presentations online at https://app.getacceptd.com/uab.

The Friends of the Department of Art and Art History provide funds for merit Senior Scholarships in art each year. Art and Art History majors who will be seniors in the fall semester may apply. Applicant are encourage to seek advice from a faculty member.

Requirements:
1. Completed application.
2. A representative portfolio of writing including at least two papers on art historical subjects and/or a representative portfolio (minimum of 10 and up to 15 images). Follow this link to upload your portfolio of images Slideroom:https://uabdaah.slideroom.com/. *This one portfolio will be used to review all of your art studio scholarship applications.

Rules governing the award and tenure of the scholarship:
1. The applicant must be, by the beginning of the fall semester, a senior who has completed at least 92 semester hours of undergraduate work. At least 24 of these hours must have been at UAB.
2. The applicant must be a major in art (art studio or art history).
3. The applicant must have at minimum an academic record of 2.75 GPA overall and a 3.0 average in all art courses.
4. The faculty of the Department of Art and Art History will choose the Art Scholars from among applicants. If there is no applicant who is qualified in the judgement of the faculty, no scholarship will be awarded.
5. The Art and Art History Scholarship will be paid in the Fall term.
6. The Art Scholar must be a full-time student registered for at least 12 semester hours in in the Fall term in which the Scholarship is paid.
7. If the Scholar withdraws in a term for which the Scholar receives a stipend, or fails to maintain a C average, any balance of the scholarship will not be paid.

Questions regarding this scholarship should be directed to Laura Merrill lmerrill@uab.edu

The Shegun and Mary Otulana Endowed Scholarship for Alabama Residents provides financial assistance to incoming UAB students for whom affordability would be an obstacle in attending UAB. The award is renewable for up to 4 years. 
 

• Applicants must be currently enrolled or admitted to a degree-granting program at UAB.
• Applicants must have and maintain a 3.0 overall GPA. 
• Preference will be given to students majoring in: Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Accounting.
• Preference will be given to underrepresented students, including but not limited to: first generation college students; students who have faced challenging social, economic, educational, cultural or other life circumstances.
• Recipients must be residents of Alabama

The Shelton Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise who are admitted to or enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Preference:

- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

To recognize a graduate student who has made significant efforts in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within their program, department, school or chosen field. Nominees should demonstrate their commitment to DEI by the following: • Exhibiting leadership that demonstrates inclusive excellence through positive engagement with students, faculty, and staff of different lifestyles, cultural backgrounds, and identities. • Demonstrating a commitment to advocacy and higher education practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the School of Health Professions. • Demonstrating respect and humility to all individuals, promoting an inclusive learning environment. Applicants MUST meet the following criteria: • Enrolled in UAB School of Health Professions' graduate program • Demonstrate Academic Excellence • Provide a Resume/CV • Provide a concise, informative description of how you have contributed to diversity, equity and inclusive excellence within the School of Health Professions • Provide a concise, informative description of how you have contributed to diversity, equity and inclusive excellence at UAB. • Provide a concise, informative description of how you have contributed to diversity, equity and inclusive excellence within your community.

Purpose: To recognize an undergraduate student who has made significant efforts in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within their program, department, school or chosen field. Nominees should demonstrate their commitment to DEI by the following: • Exhibiting leadership that demonstrates inclusive excellence through positive engagement with students, faculty, and staff of different lifestyles, cultural backgrounds, and identities. • Demonstrating a commitment to advocacy and higher education practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the School of Health Professions. • Demonstrating respect and humility to all individuals, promoting an inclusive learning environment. Applicants MUST meet the following criteria: • Enrolled in UAB School of Health Professions' undergraduate program • Demonstrate Academic Excellence • Provide a Resume/CV • Provide a concise, informative description of how you have contributed to diversity, equity and inclusive excellence within the School of Health Professions • Provide a concise, informative description of how you have contributed to diversity, equity and inclusive excellence at UAB. • Provide a concise, informative description of how you have contributed to diversity, equity and inclusive excellence within your community.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Eligibility based on financial need as determined by UAB Financial Aid Office. Preference will be given to students from Virginia, South Carolina or Alabama who demonstrate an interest in Low Vision Optometry.

Friends, colleagues, and admirers established this scholarship to Representative Sonny Callahan for his years of service to our State and Country. Specific criteria include a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average (based on a 4.0 scale) on all undergraduate and/or graduate work. Special consideration is given to those whose background experience indicates a desire to be an effective citizen by participation and leadership in extracurricular and/or community activities.

The SAAHD Student Leadership, Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Award recognizes students pursuing a degree in an allied health profession who demonstrate leadership and promotion of diversity, inclusion and equity. Eligible students must be enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program in the School of Health Professions at UAB and meet the following criteria. - Demonstrates sustained effort of leadership in reducing health disparities and improving equity, diversity, and inclusion in society, particularly with respect to health issues, stemming from an established community need or inspired by own circumstances. - Demonstrates academic excellence with an overall 3.7 G.P.A. or above - Currently enrolled at UAB in the School of Health Professions - Enrolled as a full-time student (12 hours undergraduate and/or 9 hours graduate) - Submit current letter of recommendation from the Program Director - 200 word maximum essay response to each of the the 4 questions Only the selected student application packet will go to SAAHD. Students will be notified of their nomination.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must demonstrate strong academic achievement. Preference will be given to students from Southeastern states.

A one year award offered to a currently enrolled or newly admitted student with a minimum 3.0 GPA and interest in a career in Human Resources or the paper industry.  Priority is given to those students submitting the application by February 1st.

The Spain Hickman Estess International Scholarships are sponsored by the Rotary Club of Shades Valley.

Eligibility requirements:

• Currently enrolled F-1 or J-1 undergraduate international students with junior or senior standing 
• 3.5 UAB GPA
• Demonstrated leadership skills and extracurricular involvement.

Document requirements:

• Complete application including statement regarding volunteer activities, leadership, members, and honors/awards 
• Two recommendation letters

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Scholarship will be awarded based on available funding.

The Steelcase Alabama Scholars Program Endowment supports deserving students with academic promise enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirement:

- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Stephen G. Lauten, M.D., Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise who are admitted to or enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Preference:

- First-year medical students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Stephen J. Kelly, M.D., supports deserving students with academic promise who are admitted to or enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:

- Demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average in undergraduate studies or in any post-baccalaureate coursework completed before the time of application
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The UAB NAS Student Alumni Society Scholarship was established through the UAB National Alumni Society to be used for the purpose of creating a sponsored student award at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), to a member of the Student Alumni Society. The scholarships will be based on both merit and need. Recipients must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; and must be enrolled on a full-time basis; undergraduate and graduate students who are transfer students or currently enrolled UAB students and are current members of the Student Alumni Society.

Applicant must be a Vision Science student currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

The T. Michael Harrington, M.D. Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students who are enrolled in their third or fourth year of medical school with a demonstrated interest in family medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

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The Alabama Section-American Chemical Society Endowed Graduate Fellowship Fund will be used to assist
outstanding graduate students who are enrolled in the Ph.D. program in the Department of Chemistry. Applicants should demonstrate solid academic achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.5 GPA in graduate coursework completed prior to the time of application. Preference will be given to Alabama residence. Recipients of the fellowship are eligible to apply for the award in subsequent years as long as they maintain an overall 3.5 grade point average. 

To be considered, you must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application by the March 1st due date. 

The Alfa Insurance and the Alabama Farmers Federation Endowed Medical Scholarship support deserving students who have been admitted to or are enrolled at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine studying at the Montgomery Regional Campus. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate a strong interest in primary care and or rural medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Alliance for LGBT Equality at UAB Scholarship is an award in which all applicants are evaluated on the totality of their situation, academic achievement, financial need, demonstrated service to the LGBTQ community, demonstrated leadership skills, and present and future goals.

Successful applicants for this scholarship will:

• Be currently enrolled in, or admitted to, a degree-granting program at UAB.
• Applicants may be either undergraduate or graduate students.
• Demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average in any coursework completed prior to the time of application.

Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate service to the LGBTQ+ community. Financial need will be determined by the scholarship selection committee based on the information provided in the application and FAFSA. Applicants do not have to qualify for federal financial assistance in order to be considered for this award.

All documents, including letters of recommendations, should be received by the deadline.

The Anne M. Cusic Scholarship in Biology honors Dr. Anne Cusic, an Associate Professor who has been a faculty member in the Biology Department since 1988. Applicants must be currently enrolled as a Biology major and must have completed BY 123 and BY 124 at UAB. Applicants must have a 3.0 grade-point average overall and in their biology courses. Recipients may not apply for the award in subsequent years.

Applicants for the Annie P. and Ferris S. Ritchey, Sr., Endowed Scholarship in Sociology must be currently enrolled in, or admitted to, a degree-granting program in the Department of Sociology. Applicants should demonstrate solid academic credentials, and consideration will be given to students with demonstrated financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid. Applicants must have earned at least a 3.00 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale) in coursework completed prior to the time of application. First preference will be given to entering first-year Sociology students. Applicants must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application, in which you should answer the "Why Sociology?" essay, upload your resume, and one letter of reference from a UAB faculty member. Resumes as well as reference letters can be added on the first page of the BSMART Scholarship Application. 

The Barnard scholarship is an annual award to an incoming Computer Science freshman. Dr. Anthony Barnard, Professor Emeritus, provided a generous financial gift that made this award possible. To be considered, you must submit the BSMART scholarship application. In addition, you must be accepted to UAB to enter in the coming fall as a CS major, either as a first-time freshman or a transfer student. 

Artie Manning was a unique young man with a special blend of skills and empathy for individuals, particularly children, who faced physical and learning challenges. Artie had cerebral palsy but didn't let that hinder his interest in and love for athletics, and managed the Lady Blazers basketball team and worked at the Blazers' summer basketball camps while working on his master's degree in special education. After graduation, he taught special education at Barrett Elementary School until his death in 1991. What Artie wanted most in life was to serve people, and this scholarship, created by family in his memory, helps preserve that passion. Applicants must be learning and/or physically challenged. In the absence of such applicants, recipients must be preparing to teach learning and/or physically challenged individuals. Recipients must be accepted into TEP or a degree-seeking education program in the graduate school of the School of Education, Candidates must be full-time and have completed 24 hours (undergraduate) or 18 hours (graduate). Preference will be given to must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid.

This is a Blazing the Way (BTW) Scholarship, which is a competitive award given to students who demonstrate outstanding academic and professional potential. *BTW Scholarships do not provide additional funding.* They replace a portion of the student’s academic scholarship. BTW Scholarships typically provide opportunities for recipients to have a lasting relationship with the scholarship’s donor, which may include career advice, mentoring, and opportunities for networking. To be considered, you must be an entering freshmen who has a composite ACT score of 20 or higher and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. You must also be majoring Biomedical or Pre-Biomedical Engineering. Award is based on academic merit and financial need. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

The Freshman Biology Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen who will be enrolled full-time as Biology majors. Applicants should have an ACT score of 25 or greater and should rank in the top 20% of their graduating class.

The Brouillette Endowed Scholarship provides support for graduate students in the School of Public Health. 

The family and friends of Dr. Byron St. Dizier, a former associate professor of communication studies, have generously contributed to The Byron St. Dizier Memorial Endowed Scholarship in his honor.

This scholarship is available to all students majoring in Journalism or Broadcasting. Preference will be given to students with outstanding academic performance.

Catharine Comer Friend was very active in the Birmingham community, serving as Executive Director of the Birmingham Kiwanis Club and Chair of the International Association of Kiwanis Secretaries, and was a member of The Junior League of Birmingham, the Linly Heflin Unit, and the Women's Fund. She was an ardent supporter of UAB and the Greater Birmingham area, and deeply committed to education. This Scholarship was created in 2006 by Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Friend III. Preference will be given to students who wish to teach in schools that serve predominantly disadvantaged students and/or in an urban setting in Alabama. Applicants should have earned at least an overall 3.0 GPA (based on a 4.0 scale) in coursework prior to the time of application. Preference will be given to those deserving financial assistance as determined by the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid.

The Chapman Family Endowed Scholarship in the Department of English in honor of Alison Chapman, Ph.D. and her parents, Karen and Lee Chapman. The Chapman family has long believed that education transforms lives, and they are particularly committed to those deserving students who struggle with the costs of college. By assisting students who might not otherwise be able to attend UAB, the Chapmans also wish to pay tribute to the university that has been an important part of their lives.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-seeking program in the Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences at UAB. Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application. This is an annual award. Recipients are eligible to apply for the award in subsequent years as long as they continue to meet the requirements. 

The Dean’s Leadership Scholarship is open to all students currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the College of Arts and Sciences. In order to receive this award, students must be making efficient progress towards graduation and must be admitted to or enrolled in coursework required for their College of Arts and Sciences degree program during the semester of designated disbursement. Students not meeting these conditions will have their scholarships terminated. The scholarships are available for undergraduate students. The Dean’s Scholarship is an annual award. Recipients of this scholarship may apply for the award in subsequent years.

As long-time UAB faculty, Dr. Delbert Long and Dr. Roberta Long distinguished themselves by their commitment to educating future teachers and education administrators. Before coming to UAB, Doctors Long taught in Nepal, Indonesia, Czechoslovakia and Germany, among other places, sharing their love of learning and passion for education. They created this Scholarship in order to make access to an education degree easier for students and thereby fostering opportunities to train quality teachers for future generations. Applicants must be an undergraduate enrolled in or admitted to TEP. In the absence of such an applicant, consideration may be given to students enrolled in the Alternative Master's Program. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate a successful work and/or leadership experience. Preference will be given to must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid.

Dr. Eddie P. Ort spent is career training educators, both in the UAB classrooms and with in-service education programs for elementary and middle school teachers in the greater Birmingham area. He was a recognized leader in social studies education. Dr. Ort and his family created this Scholarship to assist deserving students conducting their final Research Project in the Educational Specialist Degree program.

Applicants must have a faculty advisor’s approval to begin an Educational Specialist Research Project. Preference will be given to students beginning their research project. If no first-time research students apply, students already engaged in a research project may be eligible. Recipients should have a strong academic record of performance, and evidence of continued professional excellence will be expected. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching or other professional experience commensurate the goals of their respective program field(s). Preference will be given to applicants currently employed in their respective field(s).

The Dr. Rob McDonald Memorial Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving, non-traditional students who are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirement:

- Must be interested in public health, public service, medical mission work, and/or infectious disease

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

A thoughtful donor and friend of the UAB School of Education has created an award to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the UAB School of Education Early Childhood Education program. Applicants must be enrolled in or admitted to a graduate degree-granting program in Early Childhood Education. Preference shall be given to students pursuing a doctoral degree. The Award is not renewable.

The Department of Art and Art History awards a Frohock scholarship to a student who is a junior art studio major at the beginning of the fall term. The Scholarship is awarded from an endowment created by the family and friends of the late Edith Harker Frohock, Professor of Art at UAB. Applicants are encouraged to seek advice from a faculty member.

Requirements:
1. Submit the BSMART scholarship application.
2. A representative portfolio (minimum of 10 and up to 15 images). Follow this link to upload your portfolio Slideroom: https://uabdaah.slideroom.com/. *This one portfolio will be used to review all of your art studio scholarship applications. If you have any questions about Slideroom, please contact professor Ryan Meyer at ryanam@uab.edu 


 

The Edward H. Atchison Endowment Fund for Scholarships in the Visual and Performing Arts is open to all students currently enrolled in or admitted to a College of Arts and Sciences Visual and Performing Arts degree-granting program - Art and Art History, Theater, or Music.

The Edward H. Atchison Endowment Fund for Scholarships in the Visual and Performing Arts is a four-year scholarship which covers twelve hours of in-state tuition and fees for the Fall and Spring terms. To be considered, student must demonstrate solid academic promise and leadership qualities, as well as hold a minimum GPA of a 2.5 or higher.

In order to receive this award, students must be enrolled full time as well maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher. Students must also be making efficient progress towards graduation and must be enrolled in coursework required for their College of Arts and Sciences degree program during the semester of designated disbursement. Students not meeting these conditions will have their scholarships terminated. The scholarships are available for undergraduate, graduate, and study away students.

The English Recruiting Endowed Scholarship was endowed by the English Advisory Committee to recruit and support deserving students in the Department of English. The scholarship is worth $1,500. To apply, a student must be a currently enrolled English major in the freshman year and have a GPA of 3.0 or above for all courses taken at UAB. Applicants must submit a sample of their written work, along with a statement describing why they have chosen to major in English. You can submit this in the BSMART scholarship application. 

The Evan Garrison Memorial Endowed Award in Physics is available for students who are currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program within the Department of Physics at UAB. Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned an overall 3.0 GPA or higher in coursework completed prior to their application. These funds shall provide support to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle, and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University. Preference will be given to applicants who attended a public Alabama High School. This is an annual award award. Recipients are eligible to apply for the award in subsequent years as long as they continue to meet scholarship requirements. To be considered, student must demonstrate solid academic promise and leadership qualities. In order to receive this award, students must be making efficient progress towards graduation as well as be enrolled full time in course work required for their College of Arts and Sciences Physics degree program during the semester of designated disbursement. Students not meeting these conditions will have their scholarships terminated.

Applicant must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department of Computer Science at UAB.
Applicant must have taken at least one CS course.
Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 GPA in coursework completed prior to the time of application.
Preference will be given to applicants who plan to begin their career in Birmingham.
Recipients are eligible to apply for the award in subsequent years.
Recipients are eligible to receive other forms of student financial aid for which they may qualify.
The award will be applied towards tuition and fees, and disbursed in equal amounts over the regular terms of the award year unless otherwise instructed by the scholarship selection committee. Any scholarship funds in excess of the amount required for tuition and fees may be disbursed to the student for books, supplies, room and board, or other school-related expenses.
The number and amount of awards shall be left to the discretion of the scholarship selection committee

A native of Birmingham and UAB alumna, Frances M Owens taught English and social studies at Mountain Brook Junior High School. She is a member of the UAB National Alumni Society and remains a faithful supporter of many programs across the UAB campus. Mrs. Owens created this Scholarship to provide assistance and greater opportunity to those diagnosed with ADD/ADHD become educators, and thereby better serve and positively impact students in our K-12 school systems. Preference will be given to entering freshmen students with ADD/ADHD registered through UAB Disability Support Service. Applicants must be a full-time undergraduate student.

The Frank Whitfield, Jr. and Virginia R. Whitfield Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise who are enrolled or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine studying at the Montgomery Regional Campus.

Requirement:

-Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Applicants must be Developmental Psychology Ph.D. students in their second year or higher who engage in research, service and advocacy in developmental disabilities in the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. 

The Gladys Davies and George F. Brockman IV Endowed Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program within the College of Arts and Sciences Departments of Biology, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Genetics/Genomic Sciences, Immunology, Mathematics, and Physics.

To be considered, student must demonstrate solid academic promise and leadership qualities, and have an overall 3.0 GPA or higher. In order to receive this award, students must be making efficient progress towards graduation and must be enrolled in coursework required for their College of Arts and Sciences degree program during the semester of designated disbursement. Students who receive this award will be required to remain full-time during the Fall and Spring semesters as well as maintain an overall 3.0 GPA or higher. Students not meeting these conditions will have their scholarships terminated. The scholarships are available for undergraduate, graduate, and study away students. The Gladys Davies and George F. Brockman IV Endowed Scholarship is an annual award. Recipients of this scholarship may apply for the award in subsequent years.

The God at the Speed of Light Scholarship is open to all students currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the College of Arts and Sciences Departments of Biology, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Genetics/Genomic Sciences, Immunology, Mathematics, or Physics.

To be considered, student must demonstrate solid academic promise and leadership qualities, and have an overall 2.5 GPA or higher. In order to receive this award, students must be making efficient progress towards graduation and must be enrolled full time in coursework required for their College of Arts and Sciences degree program during the semester of designated disbursement as well as maintain a minimum overall 2.5 GPA or higher. Students not meeting these conditions will have their scholarships terminated. The God at the Speed of Light Scholarship is an annual award. Recipients of this scholarship may apply for the award in subsequent years.

The Grace Lindsley Waits Scholarship was endowed by Dr. William E. Doggett III and other grateful students of Mrs. Waits, a distinguished English teacher at Banks High School for many years. Her love of literature and language is celebrated by this living legacy established in her honor. We will award one or two scholarships worth up to $2,000. To apply, a student must be a currently enrolled English major in the junior year and have a GPA of 3.0 or above for all courses taken at UAB. Applicants must submit a sample of their written work.

The Gregory Pence Scholarship was created for an incoming freshman who is currently majoring in Philosophy with a minimum of a 3.5 GPA. The applicant must demonstrate academic promise and achievement. Preferences will be given to an incoming freshman who declares their major as Philosophy. If no incoming freshman meets the criteria, then current first-majors in Philosophy who have maintained a 3.5 GPA in Philosophy courses at UAB should be considered.

You must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application by the March 1st due date to be reviewed for the scholarship. 

The Howlin' Mad Smith Detachment of the Marine Corps League Sponsored Scholarship was established as a tribute to three fallen Marines; Roy Hassenback, Lee Whitmire, and Ryan Winslow.
 
Applicants must be current or former members of the United States Marine Corps and demonstrate solid academic promise, maintain full-time enrollment status, and have a cumulative UAB GPA of 2.5 or higher. The $1,000 scholarship is a one year award, which will be equally divided between the fall and spring semesters.
 

The InfraGard Birmingham Gary Warner Scholarship is open to all students currently enrolled in or admitted UAB's Criminal Justice, Information Systems, Computer Science, Chemistry with a concentration in Forensic Chemistry, Digital Forensics, International Studies, Individual Designed Major focused on Computer Forensics, Accounting with a concentration in Forensic Accounting or Information Technology Auditing.

To be considered, students must demonstrate solid academic promise and leadership qualities and have an overall 3.0 GPA or higher. In order to receive this award, students must be making efficient progress towards graduation and must be enrolled in coursework required for their degree program during the semester of designated disbursement as well as maintain an overall 3.0 GPA or higher. Students not meeting these conditions will have their scholarships terminated. The scholarships are available for undergraduate, graduate, and study away students.

The InfraGard Birmingham Gary Warner Scholarship is an annual award. Recipients of this scholarship may apply for the award in subsequent years.

The J. Frank Barefield, Jr. Endowed Scholarship in Criminal Justice is for students who are interested in a career in law enforcement. Students should meet the following qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or admitted to an undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking program in the J. Frank Barefield, Jr. Department of Criminal Justice in the College of Arts and Sciences.
• 2.5 GPA or better (on a 4.0 scale) in coursework completed prior to the time of application.
• Preference will be given to students who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.

The Jane Addams Democracy Endowed Scholarship in Political Science provides scholarship support to students pursuing Political Science as their primary major in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at UAB. Preference will be given to scholarship applicants who are first generation college students (neither parent graduated college). Applicants must have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application. The fund will provide support to students based on financial need and merit. The scholarship is an annual award. Recipients are eligible to apply for the award in subsequent years as long as they continue to meet the requirements. They must also maintain Political Science as their primary major. Applicants must be enrolled the Fall semester following the awarding of the scholarship.

The Jane White Mulkin Endowed Scholarship is open to all students currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the College of Arts and Sciences Departments of Art and Art History, Communication Studies, English, World Languages and Literature, Music, Philosophy, or Theater. To be considered, student must demonstrate solid academic promise and leadership qualities, and have an overall 2.5 GPA or higher. In order to receive this award, students must be making efficient progress towards graduation and must be enrolled in coursework required for their College of Arts and Sciences degree program during the semester of designated disbursement as well as maintain an over 2.5 GPA or higher. Students not meeting these conditions will have their scholarships terminated. The scholarships are available for undergraduate, graduate, and study away students. The Jane White Mulkin Endowed Scholarship is an annual award. Recipients of this scholarship may apply for the award in subsequent years.

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The Department of Art and Art History awards a Schnorrenberg Scholarship to support the training and education of deserving students within the department. 

Requirements:
1. Enrolled or admitted into the Department of Art and Art History 


 

The Joseph M. Fontana Scholarships are annual awards to exceptional Computer Science juniors and seniors, made possible by a generous contribution by Dr. Jeanne Hutchison, in memory of her husband, Joseph M. Fontana, who was a member of the CS faculty for several years. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 CS GPA and a minimum overall 3.0/4.0 GPA at the time of application. Two scholarship awards of up to $6,000 each are awarded for one year (fall, spring and summer terms), and may be used for tuition, student fees, books, laboratory fees, supplies, and other items deemed appropriate by the selection committee. The award may be renewed for a second year (and awardees are encouraged to apply for renewal).

Dr. Joyce Sibley and her husband Dr. William Sibley have long supported educational opportunities for students. Knowing that learners benefit greatly when using the right tools, Dr. Sibley wanted to put a computer into the hands of an outstanding future teacher. This Award provides a desktop, tablet, or other personal computer for a deserving student. Preference is given to students that do not own a computer. Applicants must be a junior or senior admitted to the teacher education program. In the absence of such applicants, students admitted to the Alternative Master's Program may be considered. Recipients must maintain a 3.25 GPA.

The Joyce Iannuzzi Endowed Scholarship for Computer Science majors was made available through gifts in honor of Mrs. Iannuzzi's long-time employment with the UAB University Computer Center. Eligibilty requirements are as follows: Applicants must be CS majors at the time of application. Applicants should have demonstrated solid academic promise. Applicants should have earned a 3.0/4.0 overall GPA. Applicants can be freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior status. Award amount is up to $2,500 total for undergraduate students for an academic year. Applicants should submit a one page essay, which emphasizes his/her CS academic accomplishments, extra curricular activities, and career goals.

The Judy Abroms Memorial Quasi Endowed Scholarship in a one-year scholarship that will assist sophomores and juniors in the Department of Art and Art History. Preference will be given to residents of Alabama who affordability may be an obstacle. 

Requirements:
1. Completed BSMART application
2. A representative portfolio (minimum of 10 and up to 15 images) via Slideroom or a representative portfolio of writing including at least two papers of art historical subjects submitted via BSMART. Portfolio details can be found on the Slideroom site. Slideroom:https://uabdaah.slideroom.com/.
3. Maintain an overall 3.0 grade point average.

 

The Kathleen Reinhardt Eipers Endowed Scholarship in Biology is for students enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program within the Department of Biology. Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to
the time of application. Preference will be given to candidates who have expressed an interest in non-medical track careers; for example (but not Iimited to) field biology, laboratory research, and/or education if possible.

To be considered for the scholarship, you must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application by the March 1st deadline. 

A long-time resident of Birmingham, Mrs. Morgan was an esteemed employee at UAB, serving as administrative assistant to Dr. S. Richards Hill, Jr., UAB's second president. She and her husband, Mr. Thomas Henry Morgan, were active participants in University life for over four decades, hosting numerous international students pursuing degrees at UAB. Her loving husband created this scholarship after her death in 1990 as a way to memorialize and honor her life and passion to improve our education systems with enhanced teaching and scholarship. In the absence of qualified student candidates, visiting scholars or professors may be funded.

In honor of Dr. Ken Marion, Professor Emeritus in UAB's Biology Department, recipients of the Ken R. Marion Endowed Ecology/Environmental Science Career Award must demonstrate promise and a commitment in pursuing a career in some aspect of ecology or environmental science. Applicants must be currently enrolled as Biology majors or minors and must have achieved at least a junior class standing at the time of the award. Applicants should have earned at least a 3.2 grade-point average overall and in their biology courses.

In honor of Dr. Ken Marion, Professor Emeritus in UAB's Biology Department, recipients of the Ken R. Marion Biology Career Award must demonstrate promise and commitment in pursuing teaching and/or research in biology as a career. Applicants must be currently enrolled as Biology majors and must have achieved at least junior class standing at the time of the award. Applicants should have earned at least a 3.2 grade-point average overall and in their biology courses.

The Department of Art and Art History awards the Kluge and Langley Scholarship to art studio majors. The Scholarship is awarded from the endowment created by the former UAB Sculpture Professor Janice Kluge, husband Cam Langley and their family and friends. Applicants are encouraged to seek advice from a faculty member.

Requirements:
1. Completed BSMART Scholarship Application 
2. A representative portfolio (minimum of 10 and up to 15 images). The portfolio should emphasize works in printmaking. Follow this link to upload your portfolio Slideroom: https://uabdaah.slideroom.com/. *This one portfolio will be used to review all of your art studio scholarship applications. If you have any questions about Slideroom, please contact professor Ryan Meyer at ryanam@uab.edu

 

The Lauren McLellan Sanders Endowed Scholarship is open to all students currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the College of Arts and Sciences Departments of Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Digital Forensics, History, International Studies, Medical Sociology, Neuroscience, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. To be considered, student must demonstrate solid academic promise and leadership qualities, and have an overall 3.0 GPA or higher. In order to receive this award, students must be making efficient progress towards graduation and must be enrolled full time in coursework required for their College of Arts and Sciences degree program during the semester of designated disbursement as well as maintain overall 3.0 GPA or higher. Students not meeting these conditions will have their scholarships terminated. The scholarships are available for undergraduate, graduate, and study away students. The Lauren McLellan Sanders is an annual award. Recipients of this scholarship may apply for the award in subsequent years.

To be considered, you must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application by the March 1st deadline. 

Layla Ghabayen was an education major at the UAB School of Education. She was involved in a fatal auto accident in 2010, and her loving parents, Waleed and Cynthia Ghabayen, and family wanted a way to keep her spirit alive and create a lasting tribute to her and the joy she derived from helping others learn. The oldest of four, Ms. Ghabayen was industrious, intelligent, enthusiastic, curious, and committed to working with children - her dream was to be a teacher and mother. Each year, a student recipient is chosen who best exemplifies the selfless and energetic qualities of Ms. Ghabayen. Applicants must be enrolled in or admitted to the Early Childhood Education/Elementary Education Program in the School. Applicants should have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of World Languages and Literature and in the College of Arts and Sciences, or the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education at the University. This award rotates each to each department every year. Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application.

The Manmohan K. Ghanta, M.D., and Sunitha A. Ghanta, M.D., Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office
- Must have earned at least a 3.2 GPA before entering medical school or
- Must be in the top 75% of their class during medical school

 For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Upon Dr. Maryann Manning's retirement from UAB, friends, colleagues and admirers created this scholarship as a tribute to her many years of service and passion to enhance literacy learning around the world. Preference will be given to those involved with quality literacy instruction in pre-K through 6th grade. Applicants should have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to those who show financial need as determined by UAB Office of Student Financial Aid.

The Medical Alumni Association/Dean of Medicine Scholarship supports deserving students who are admitted to or enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine with solid academic promise.

Requirements:

- Earned at least a 3.5-grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) in college coursework completed before the time of application
- Total MCAT Score equals to or exceeds the average of all students accepted to the UAB School of Medicine in the preceding year

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Mildred Stewart Snipes was the first elementary guidance counselor in the Jefferson County Public School System, working 36 years at Gardendale Elementary School. Her firm belief when women have access to education, their cultural influence will permeate their families as well as the children they teach. Mrs. Snipes created this scholarship to create opportunities to assist students in becoming strong, passionate and well-trained educators who will positively impact students' lives. The Scholarship was created as a memorial to her parents Mack and Blanche Stewart who fostered a love of learning and sense of giving back to the community. Applicants must have graduated from the Jefferson County Public School System, or Spain Park, Leeds, Hewitt-Trussville, or any high school in Bibb, Blount, Cullman, St. Clair, Shelby, Tuscaloosa or Walker Counties. Preference will be given to entering freshman. If no freshmen apply, consideration may be given to transfer students from community colleges that attended previously mentioned schools. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

The National Alumni Society Dean's Scholarship is a school-wide scholarship given by the National Alumni Society. Students should be able to demonstrate solid academic promise and leadership qualities. Applicants should have at least a 3.0 GPA.

The National Alumni Society Dean's Scholarship is a school-wide scholarship given by the National Alumni Society. Students should be able to demonstrate solid academic promise and leadership qualities. Applicants should have at least a 3.0 GPA.

The Paul W. and Martha R. Burleson Medical Scholarship Endowment supports deserving students with academic promise enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirement:

- Must have earned at least an overall 3.5-grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) in all coursework completed before the time of their application

Preference:

- Students with the intent to work in primary care

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Phillips Scholarship in English was created by the friends and alumni of Phillips High School, the premier high school in the greater Birmingham metropolitan area for decades. The Phillips faculty, especially Principal Sellers Stough, are gratefully remembered by the students to whom they dedicated their lives. The scholarship is worth $1,000. To apply, a student must be a currently enrolled English major in the freshman year and have a GPA of 3.0 or above for all courses taken at UAB. Applicants must submit a sample of their written work, along with a statement describing why they have chosen to major in English.

The Physicians of Tomorrow Medical Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Ray L. Watts Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Preferences:

-Must demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0-grade point average on coursework completed before the time of application
-Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Robert and Edith Bauman Endowed Scholarship in Physics is open to students currently enrolled in the Department of Physics who have demonstrated solid academic promise and have at least an overall 3.0 grade point average. Preference will be given to entering students who demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is an annual award. Recipients may re-apply for the award in subsequent years as long as they maintain the required 3.0 grade point average. Majoring in physics is a requirement for receiving and maintaining this Scholarship. Bauman recipients who change to a major other than physics will have their award rescinded.

The Ronald A. Shaw, M.D., Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students admitted to or enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:

- Must demonstrate academic merit
- Must be a third or fourth-year medical student
- Must study at the UAB Montgomery Regional Medical Campus

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Tennant and Susan McWilliams Endowed Scholarship is open to all students currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the College of Arts and Sciences Departments of Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Digital Forensics, History, International Studies, Medical Sociology, Neuroscience, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. To be considered, student must demonstrate solid academic promise and leadership qualities, and have an overall 3.0 GPA or higher. In order to receive this award, students must be making efficient progress towards graduation and must be enrolled full time in coursework required for their College of Arts and Sciences degree program during the semester of designated disbursement as well as maintain an overall 3.0 GPA or higher. Students not meeting these conditions will have their scholarships terminated. The scholarships are available for undergraduate, graduate, and study away students. The Tennant and Susan McWIlliams Endowed Scholarship is an annual award. Recipients of this scholarship may apply for the award in subsequent years.

To be considered, you must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application by the March 1st deadline. 

Jackie and William Alan Bill Tevendale are long-time supporters of education and educational opportunities in the greater Birmingham area. Both remain active volunteers, and Mr. Tevendale was the first Alabamian recognized with the National Operation School Bell Award by the Assistance League. The entire Tevendale family equally values educational opportunities, and with this Scholarship intends to create opportunity for future educators who will, in turn, leave a positive impact on the community. Recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Recipients must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid. Preference will be given to first generation college students. Preference will be given to students who are active in their communities, including the UAB community.

Mrs. Janet C. and Mr. Charles O. Trotter made a generous contribution to The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) for the purpose of establishing a sponsored scholarship to be known as the Trotter Scholarship in Communication Studies.

To qualify, you must have a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time you apply.   Preference will be given to entering freshman. 

To apply, you must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application before the March 1st due date. You will need to submit a resume at have at least one recommendation letter (page 1 on BSMART application). 

The Uday Bhate Endowed Scholarship in Civil Engineering is made possible through a generous gift from Uday and Peggy Bhate to support undergraduate students in civil engineering at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Recipients of the Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering Endowment Undergraduate Scholarship will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at the University
• Demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application
• Preference will be given to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University.

The University of Alabama Medical Alumni Association/Birmingham Surgical Society Endowed Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise that are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:

- Must be a current fourth-year medical student in academic good standing
- Must be planning on a career in surgery or a sub-surgery specialty
- Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office
 Note: Candidates will be selected from the students performing in the top 10% of the surgery clerkships on all UAB School of Medicine campuses.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Dr. Virginia Horns-Marsh began her UAB career in 1969, when the University was first designated as an autonomous institution. She worked tirelessly to promote early childhood education and served as the Director of the School's Early Childhood Education Program, Early Childhood Education Doctoral Program and Metropolitan Education Studies, as Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. A gift from Dr. Horns-Marsh and gifts from family, friends and colleagues created this Scholarship to provide opportunities for success to future Early Childhood Educator candidates. Preference will be given to students enrolled in Early Childhood Education and Development of Health Education/Health Promotion in the School. In the absence of such applicant, consideration may be given to exceptional doctoral students in the School of Education, then exceptional graduate students in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Secondary Education. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA in all coursework.

The Walt P. Mayfield Scholarship is funded by a gift from Walt Mayfield, who taught English at UAB for many years. The Department of English established this scholarship to honor Mr. Mayfield's activities as a positive and encouraging teacher and a respected adjunct instructor and colleague. We will award one or two scholarships worth up to $2,000. To apply, a student must be a currently enrolled English major in the sophomore year and have a GPA of 3.0 or above for all classes taken at UAB. Applicants must submit a sample of their written work in the BSMART Scholarship Application. 

The Jones Scholarship is an annual award to a Computer Science junior or senior who is preferably planning to perform, or has already performed, research with a CS faculty member. Drs. Bobbie J. and Warren T. Jones (Professor Emeritus) provided a generous financial gift that made this award possible. The applicant must be a junior or senior in the coming fall semester and must have a minimum 3.5 CS GPA. Preference will be given to students who are actively performing research with a CS faculty member. Enrollment in CS398 or CS399 is preferred.

The Weinrib-Herzfeld Family Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students that are enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:

- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office
- Be a third-year and/or fourth-year medical student studying at the UAB Montgomery Regional Campus
- Intend and demonstrate their intent to remain in the United States after graduation from the School of Medicine

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The Wes Calhoun Leadership Award will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences at UAB. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-seeking program in the College of Arts and Sciences at UAB. Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average prior to the time of application. Applicants must be an incoming sophomore enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. The scholarship is an annual award and is not renewable. 

The William B. Deal, M.D., Huntsville Art of Medicine Endowed Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:

- Be a fourth-year medical student studying at the Huntsville Regional Campus
- Demonstrate professionalism and enthusiasm for medicine, leadership skills, and honorable character

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Awarded for academic and artistic merit. Recipients must be Theatre or Musical Theatre majors, maintain full-time status, an overall GPA of 2.5 and a 3.0 GPA in the major, and participate in Department of Theatre productions. Students who are interested in the Theatre BA must contact the Department of Theatre Scholarship Audition Coordinator, Cheryl Hall, at challthr@uab.edu to register for an audition/interview. Scholarship auditions/interviews for students interested in the Theatre BA will be held on November 12, 2017 and January 28, 2018. An audition/interview is required for admission to the Musical Theatre BFA. Students who wish to audition/interview for the Musical Theatre BFA must apply online at https://app.getacceptd.com/uab. Admission auditions/interviews for students interested in the Musical Theatre BFA will be held on November 12, 2016, January 28, 2017, and April 8, 2017.

Theresa A. Habshey has made a generous gift for the purpose of creating a scholarship at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Spendable earnings from the scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the graduate program in the School of Public Health at UAB.

The Thomas & Betts Endowed Industrial Distribution Scholarship is awarded to students majoring in Industrial Distribution. Entering freshman and currently enrolled students are considered for this scholarship. Students must demonstrate a strong commitment to the industry through extracurricular activities, work history, or academic performance. For entering freshman, ACT or SAT score as well as high school GPA, extracurricular activities, and career goals are considered. Currently enrolled students are considered based on academic performance, commitment to Industrial Distribution, and extracurricular activities.

The Thomas & Betts T. Kevin Dunnigan Endowed Industrial Distribution Scholarship is awarded to students majoring in Industrial Distribution. Entering freshman and currently enrolled students are considered for this scholarship. Students must demonstrate a strong commitment to the industry through extracurricular activities, work history, or academic performance. For entering freshman, ACT or SAT score as well as high school GPA, extracurricular activities, and career goals are considered. Currently enrolled students are considered based on academic performance, commitment to Industrial Distribution, and extracurricular activities.

The Thomas E. Rast Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise who are enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:
- Demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average in undergraduate studies or in any post-baccalaureate coursework completed before the time of application
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

A one year scholarship to be awarded to an incoming or current student pursuing a major in the Collat School of Business. Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and must have earned a minimum 3.0 / 4.0 GPA in coursework completed prior to the time of application. Financial need is a consideration. The scholarship will be equally divided between the fall and spring semesters of the year awarded. The amount of the award is variable based on availability of funds.  Priority is given to those students submitting the application by February 1st.

This is a renewable scholarship for entering transfer students who are currently attending a two-year community college or a 4-year university. To be considered, you must admitted to UAB by the March 1st  scholarship deadline for the upcoming summer or fall semester with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher based on all transferable coursework.
The deadline has been extended to June 1st. 

Please note: An updated, official transcript that contains the most recent semester's grades must be received prior to the scholarship deadline.

Current high school seniors, former UAB students, students who have received a bachelor’s degree, and students pursuing a certificate-only program (e.g., Dental Assistant, Joint Enrollment  Nursing Pathway, and RN to BSN Mobility programs) will not be considered. 

If you have any questions about this scholarship or your eligibility, please contact your UAB Admissions Counselor. You can find your assigned counselor at uab.edu/mycounselor. Each student is assigned a counselor based on their current institution, so just look for your school's name to find your assigned counselor's contact information.

This is a renewable scholarship for entering transfer students who are transferring from a two-year community college or a 4-year university. To be considered, you must admitted to UAB by the March 1st  scholarship deadline for the upcoming summer or fall semester with a cumulative GPA of 3.25-3.49 based on all transferable coursework. The deadline has been extended to June 1st. 

Please note: An updated, official transcript that contains the most recent semester's grades must be received prior to the scholarship deadline.

Current high school seniors, former UAB students, students who have received a bachelor’s degree, and students pursuing a certificate-only program (e.g., Dental Assistant, Joint Enrollment Nursing Pathway, and RN to BSN Mobility programs) will not be considered. 

If you have any questions about this scholarship or your eligibility, please contact your UAB Admissions Counselor. You can find your assigned counselor at uab.edu/mycounselor. Each student is assigned a counselor based on their current institution, so just look for your school's name to find your counselor's contact information.

Applicants for the Travis B Wood Memorial Mathematics Scholarship should demonstrate a solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average. The Wood Scholarship is an annual award. Preference is given to a returning student. Must be currently enrolled or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department of Mathematics.

The UAB Affinity Cardholders Scholarship is based on the financial need, academic achievement, and extracurricular activities of current full-time UAB students. To be considered, students must have earned at least a 2.5 cumulative UAB grade point average and be enrolled in a regular undergraduate program at UAB. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

The UAB Emerging Leaders Scholarship was established in order to assist deserving UAB students who demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities and potential for involvement. This fund was established by gifts made in honor of Tony Dew, former UAB Associate Dean and Director of Student Development, who participated in the 1996 Boston Marathon. This scholarship is expected to be of significant and enduring value to the lives and careers of the students who benefit from it and the lives of all those they influence while serving as leaders on campus and in their careers. This scholarship is distributed annually by The Office of Student Involvement and Leadership.

Up to three recipients will be awarded for the Fall 2024 semester; the award amount varies between $500 and $2,000. This award is an annual award; recipients of the scholarship may not apply for the award in subsequent years.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate student in a degree seeking program
• Must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at UAB prior to application
• Must have earned a 2.5 cumulative GPA in completed coursework
• Demonstration of leadership skills and potential for leadership success
• Preference will be given to Alabama residents and graduates of Alabama high schools

Application Requirements:
The following must be included in the General Scholarship Application to be fully considered:

• Resume (highlighting campus involvement/leadership, community service, and student employment if applicable)
• Two letters of recommendation, one of the letters must be from a faculty or staff member who has witnessed the applicant's leadership qualities and potential for success
• One page essay outlining the applicant's leadership skills, proven abilities, as well as potential for leadership success.

Selected applicants will be required to interview with the Emerging Leadership Scholarship Selection Committee. Applicants will be notified via email if selected for interviews.

The UAB General Scholarship is an award based on the financial need, academic achievements, and extracurricular activities of current full-time UAB students. To be considered, students must have achieved Junior or Senior standing in a degree-seeking program at UAB, have a minimum 3.0 cumulative UAB grade point average and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

The UAB Marching Band offers tuition assistance scholarships to outstanding students participating in Marching Band who exemplify excellence in that ensemble. Recipients must complete a successful audition in the Department of Music ; register as a full-time, degree-seeking student and complete at least 24 credit hours during the academic year of the award while making satisfactory progress towards their degree Register for credit and complete all of the ensembles and private lessons required (as determined during the audition) in a manner satisfactory to the director/instructor; must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0. In order to be considered for this scholarship award, a student must complete a successful audition for Department of Music Faculty. For audition requirements, and to select an audition date and complete the online audition form, please go to https://www.uab.edu/cas/music/academic-programs/how-to-apply

This scholarship, valued at US $7,500 per year, is available to international students who are currently living outside of the US and enrolling as first-year, full-time, degree-seeking students in an undergraduate program at UAB. To be considered, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Graduate from a secondary or high school outside of the US (up to 2 years prior to intake) with a minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0
• Have not enrolled in post-secondary work
• Anticipate holding an F-1 visa.

Students must be accepted to UAB prior to May 1 for the August intake. The examined GPA will be the cumulative GPA at the time of admission. All scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis as funds are available and are renewable for a total of 4 years (or 8 academic semesters). Students who are receiving governmental scholarships or other external support are not eligible to receive this award.

This scholarship, valued at US $7,500 per year ($3,750 per semester; fall and spring only), is available to international students who are currently living outside of the US and enrolling as first-year, full-time, degree-seeking students in an undergraduate program at UAB. To be considered, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Graduate from a secondary or high school outside of the US (up to 2 years prior to intake) with a minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0
• Have not enrolled in post-secondary work
• Anticipate holding an F-1 visa.

Students must be accepted to UAB prior to November 1 for the January intake. The examined GPA will be the cumulative GPA at the time of admission. All scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis as funds are available and are renewable for a total of 4 years (or 8 academic semesters). Students who are receiving governmental scholarships or other external support are not eligible to receive this award.

The UAB Leadership Council Scholarship is based on the academic achievement and extracurricular activities of current sophomore students who are residents of the Birmingham Metropolitan Statistical Area (Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair or Walker counties).

To be considered, students must have a cumulative UAB grade point average of 3.0 or higher, have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours of coursework at the time the award is received, and be enrolled in a regular undergraduate program at UAB. Students must be enrolled full-time and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to receive this award.

Applicants having an immediate family member belonging to the UAB Leadership Council are ineligible.

The UAB NAS Brandon Keith Jacobs Memorial Scholarship was established through generous gifts from Pamela and Bryan Jacobs to be used for the purpose of creating a sponsored student award at The University of Alabama at Birmingham in memory of their son and UAB student Brandon Keith Jacobs, who tragically passed away while enjoying his undergraduate college years at UAB. The Scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are accepted to the School of Engineering and Honors College at UAB.

This is a one-time award valued at $2,000. Recipients are eligible to apply for the award in subsequent years as long as the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and progress toward completion of degree.

Requirements
The following guidelines will be used in administering and making awards from the UAB NAS Brandon Keith Jacobs Memorial Scholarship.

Applicants must:

• Be an undergraduate student currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the UAB School of Engineering.
• Demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 2.8 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application.
• Have completed at least one full academic year at the University.
• Be admitted to the UAB Honors College.
• Submit a personal statement answering the following question: What would this scholarship funding mean to you?

Selection
The selection committee will select the recipient based on the above guidelines. The committee will include members of the National Alumni Society and/or Office of Alumni affairs and the donor(s).

The UAB National Alumni Society (NAS) provides the NAS Dean's Scholarship for the School of Engineering. The scholarship application is open to undergraduate students in all engineering majors.

Recipients of the NAS Dean's Scholarship for the School of Engineering will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicants for scholarship assistance must be enrolled as full-time students in the School of Engineering at UAB
• Applicants should demonstrate academic promise and have earned at least a 2.75 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), while enrolled as a full-time student, in coursework completed prior to the time of application
• Applicants should demonstrate evidence of financial need

The UAB NAS Brandon Keith Jacobs Memorial Scholarship was established through generous gifts from Pamela and Bryan Jacobs to be used for the purpose of creating a sponsored student award at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), in memory of their son and UAB student Brandon Keith Jacobs, who tragically passed away while enjoying his undergraduate college years at UAB. The Scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are accepted to the School of Engineering/Honors College at UAB. Recipient must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8; must be an undergraduate currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the School of Engineering at the University; and should have completed at least one full academic year at the University and be admitted to the UAB Honors College.

This scholarship is awarded to outstanding students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate education in the *UAB School of Health Professions*. It is intended to support the education of deserving students demonstrating academic excellence and community involvement. Applicants must meet the following criteria: * Enrolled in a baccalaureate or graduate program in the School of Health Professions * UAB Cumulative GPA 3.5 * Demonstrate Financial need * Must not be a first semester student * Enrolled as a full time student for the Fall term

The UAB National Alumni Society Ceasar Family Scholar Award was established through generous gifts from Tony and Katie Ceasar family to be used for the purpose of creating a sponsored student award at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are currently enrolled in or accepted to the Collat School of Business.

This is a one-time award valued at $500.

Requirements
The following guidelines will be used in administering and making awards from this award.

Applicants must:

• Be an undergraduate currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Collat School of Business at UAB.
• Demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application.
• Preference will be given to those who hold a part-time job or internship.
• Submit a personal statement (250 words) answering the following question: What has been your involvement in student life activities (student organizations, Greek Life, etc.)?
• Submit a personal statement (250 words) answering the following question: What would this scholarship funding mean to you?

The selection committee will select the recipient based on the above guidelines. The committee will include members of the National Alumni Society and/or Office of Alumni Affairs, and the donor(s). 

The UAB National Alumni Society Don Huey Scholar Award was established through generous gifts from Don Huey to be used for the purpose of creating a sponsored student award at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are currently enrolled in or accepted to the Collat School of Business. -Be an undergraduate currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Collat School of Business. -Demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application. Preference will be given to Sophomore, Junior and Senior students. -Submit a personal statement, of at least 250 words, on what this scholarship funding would mean to them. The selection committee will select the recipient based on the above guidelines. The committee will include members of the National Alumni Society and/or Office of Alumni Affairs, and the donor(s). Applicants will be notified via email regarding their status after the selection committee has met.

The UAB National Alumni Society Endowed Scholarship was established through the UAB National Alumni Society to be used for the purpose of creating a sponsored student award at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Recipient must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program (undergraduate) at UAB; must be the first in their family to attend college, and the Fund shall provide support to student on the basis of merit. Preference will be given to first-time entering freshmen.

The UAB National Alumni Society Hafiz Chandiwala Scholar Award was established through generous gifts made by Hafiz Chandiwala to be used for the purpose of creating a sponsored student award at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). This award will be used to assist deserving students. 

This is a one-time award valued at $500.

Requirements
The following guidelines will be used in administering and making awards from the UAB National Alumni Society Hafiz Chandiwala Scholar Award.

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled in the UAB Collat School of Business.
• Be an undergraduate student.
• Be majoring in accounting or finance.
• Have earned at least an overall grade point average of 3.0 in coursework completed prior to the time of application. 
• Preference will be given to students who hold a part-time job or internship.

The UAB National Alumni Society Mobola Kukoyi, M.D., Scholar Award was established through generous gifts of the M. Kukoyi Foundation to be used for the purpose of creating a sponsored student award at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). This Scholarship will be used to assist deserving international students.

This is a one-time award valued at $500.

Requirements
The following guidelines will be used in administering and making awards from the UAB National Alumni Society Mobola Kukoyi, M.D., Scholar Award.

Applicants must:

• Be an international student.
• Plan to attend UAB through the fall semester after being selected. 
• Demonstrate solid academic achievement and have earned at least an overall grade point average of 3.0 in coursework completed prior to the time of application.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and community service.
• Submit personal statements (250 words) answering the following questions:
  • What would this scholarship funding mean to you?
  • Why did you choose UAB?

Selection
The selection committee will select the recipient based on the above guidelines. The committee will include members of the National Alumni Society and/or Office of Alumni Affairs and the donor(s). 

The UAB National Alumni Society Past Presidents Endowed Scholarship was established through the UAB National Alumni Society to be used for the purpose of creating a sponsored student award at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).

Requirements
The following guidelines will be used in administering and making awards from the UAB National Alumni Society Past President's Endowed Scholarship.

Applicants must

• Be currently enrolled in or admitted to an undergraduate degree-granting program at UAB.
• Be a legacy student (parent(s) attended UAB).
• Demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.0 GPA in coursework completed prior to the time of application.
• Exhibit leadership and excellence both inside and outside of the classroom, and the Fund shall provide support to student on the basis of merit.
• Submit personal statements (250 word maximum) answering the following questions:
  • What would this scholarship funding mean to you?
  • Why did you choose UAB? 

Award
This is an annual award and is not renewable. The NAS will award one $1,250 scholarship. Half will be paid before the fall semester and the other half before the spring semester. This scholarship will be applied toward tuition and fees. Any funds in excess of the amount required for tuition and fees may be disbursed to the student for books, supplies, room and board, or other expenses related to school.

The UAB National Alumni Society Ray L. Watts, M.D., Endowed Award was established through generous gifts to the UAB National Alumni Society to be used for the purposed of creating a sponsored student award at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are accepted to the School of Engineering at UAB. 

This is a one-time award valued at $1,500. Recipients are eligible to apply for the award in subsequent years as long as the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and progress toward completion of degree.

Requirements
The following guidelines will be used in administering and making awards from the UAB National Alumni Society Ray L. Watts, M.D., Endowed Award.

Applicants must:

• Be an undergraduate student currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the School of Engineering at UAB.
• Demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.2 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application. 
• Submit a personal statement (500 words) describing what you plan to do with your Engineering degree.

Selection
The selection committee will select the recipient based on the above guidelines. The committee will include members of the National Alumni Society and/or Office of Alumni Affairs and the donor(s).

The UAB National Alumni Society Study Away Endowed Scholarship was established through the UAB National Alumni Society to be used for the purpose of creating a sponsored student award at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Recipients must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; must be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program (undergraduate or graduate) at UAB; and must be seeking study away opportunities, and the Fund shall provide support to students on the basis of merit.

The UAB Department of Music offers tuition assistance opportunities to outstanding music majors and minors who exemplify excellence. Recipients must complete a successful audition in the Department of Music; register as a full-time, degree-seeking student and complete at least 24 credit hours during the academic year of the award while making satisfactory progress towards their their degree. Recipients must register for credit and complete all of the ensembles and private lessons required (as determined during the audition) in a manner satisfactory to the director/instructor, and must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0. In order to be considered for this scholarship award, a student must complete a successful audition for Department of Music Faculty. For audition requirements, and to select an audition date and complete the online audition form, please Click Here:https://www.uab.edu/cas/music/academic-programs/how-to-apply Scholarships are available for voice, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, french horn, euphonium, trombone, tuba, percussion, guitar, violin, viola, cello, double bass, and piano.

UAB SHP Blazer Forever Scholarship Information: - Open to all SHP Students - Must complete an essay (500 words or less): What makes you most proud to be a UAB Blazer? - Deadline September 21 - Award 5 scholarships in the amount of $500

UAB SHP Blazer Forever Scholarship will be awarded to following students that meet the criteria: Applicants MUST have the following qualifications: • Enrolled in the UAB School of Health Professions • Demonstrate academic excellence • Have full time enrollment (registered for twelve hours or more) (registered for nine hours or more for graduate students) • Show solid commitment to excellence at UAB and new discoveries by answering the additional essay question: UAB is celebrating 50 years of dreams and discoveries. What is your biggest dream? What would you like to discover?

This UAB-sponsored scholarship is for entering freshmen who are selected and certified by the officials of Impact Alabama as having completed the requirements of the SpeakFirst initiative. This four-year award guarantees that the cost of tuition and academic fees (up to 15 credit hours per semester for fall and spring only) will be met with gift aid. Up to four awards may be made each year. To receive this award, Impact Alabama's candidates must be admitted to UAB for the upcoming fall semester by March 1 of their senior year in high school with a minimum ACT score of 20 and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. Students must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award. (Please note: This scholarship cannot be stacked on top of another tuition and fee scholarship.)

This renewable award is for entering Fall 2024 transfer students who are recommended by a community college in the state of Alabama. The scholarship will provide $6,000 per semester for four semesters (fall and spring only; $12,000 per academic year) and is renewable annually for two years provided that the student maintains a 3.0 or higher UAB GPA. 

To be considered, students must be admitted to UAB by March 1, 2024 for the upcoming summer or fall semester with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher based on all transferable coursework. Students must have a minimum of 45 transferable credit hours by the March 1 deadline. An official transcript must be submitted to UAB Undergraduate Admissions showing fall grades. Students cannot have earned credit from a four-year institution, unless they did so while enrolled in high school. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

Please note: This scholarship cannot be stacked on top of the Phi Theta Kappa, Transfer Excellence, or Transfer Pathway Scholarship. 

The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine Blue Cross Scholars Program supports deserving students enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:
- Be a third-year or fourth-year medical student
- Be interested in Family Medicine, General Internal Medicine, General Pediatrics, General Psychiatry, OBGYN, or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
- Commit to serving rural or small-town Alabama for a minimum of three years after training

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The University of Alabama Health Services Foundation Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The University of Alabama Medical Alumni Association Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Named for the founder of the School's Industrial Hygiene Program, Dr. Vernon Rose, this scholarship was established by grateful alumni, colleagues and friends. Specific criteria include recipients being in the industrial hygiene program in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences.

The Vernon Van Aken Memorial Scholarship is based on the high academic achievements of current full-time UAB students who are slated to earn a terminal degree in medicine, optometry, dentistry, or physical therapy and majoring in an associated science in the College of Arts and Sciences. Preference will be given to students who plan to complete a Ph.D. degree in the biological or biomedical sciences and students who are Alabama residents. Students must be residents of Alabama and U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

The Vettes-4-Vets Endowed Scholarship is an award based on the academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement of current and former members of any branch of the United States Military and their immediate family members.

The Vettes-4-Vets Endowed Scholarship is open to students who:

• Are a current or former member of a branch of the United States Military
• Are the immediate family member of a current or former member of a branch of the United States Military 
• Have earned at least a 2.5 cumulative UAB GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in any coursework completed prior to the time of application.

Victoria A. and Ralph A. Johnson have generously established the Victoria A. and Ralph A. Johnson Endowed Scholarship to a fund and reward deserving students who are enrolled in the Department of Communication Studies, or its successor entity, at UAB. This scholarship is available to all students majoring in Communication Studies. Preference will be given to outstanding students and students who are first generation students.

The Virginia and Anna Praytor Scholarship is a renewable scholarship based on the academic achievements of current UAB students who are graduates of a high school in the Birmingham Public School system.

To be considered, students must have a cumulative UAB grade point average of 3.0 or higher and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to receive this award.

 

The Virginia D. Gauld National Alumni Society Endowed Scholarship was established through a gift made by the UAB National Alumni Society and contributions from friends, family, and admirers of Dr. Gauld. During her nearly 30-year tenure at UAB, she enjoyed working with students as a student recruiter and served for 16 years as the Vice President of Student Affairs. Dr. Gauld acted as the catalyst to create projects such as the Campus Recreation Center and the Commons on the Green dining facility. In her role, her main focus was always to do what was best for the students. This scholarship has been created to allow her legacy to live on through a deserving student who, like Dr. Gauld, has a passion for service in the community and especially at UAB.

This is an annual award valued at $1,000 that may be reapplied for in subsequent years as long as the criteria are met.

Requirements
The following guidelines will be used in administering and making awards for the Virginia D. Gauld National Alumni Society Endowed Scholarship.

Applicants must

• Be undergraduate students currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UAB.
• Be of at least Junior standing.
• Demonstrate solid academic achievement and have earned at least a GPA of 2.0 in coursework completed prior to the time of application.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to service at UAB and in the community.
• Submit one letter of recommendation from a UAB administrator or faculty member who is acquainted with the student's service on campus OR from someone who is familiar with the student's service in the community.
• Compose an essay on the topic "How have you been impacted by your service to UAB and the community?" (NB: Applicant is encouraged to demonstrate his/her service within the campus and the community. Participation in activities promoting the applicant's service should be outlined in this essay).
• Be able to interview at a later date.

Selection
The selection committee will select the recipient based on the student's service at UAB and in the community, letters of recommendation, essay, and interview. There are no restrictions to applicants based on sex, race, nationality, country of origin, physical disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. 

Applicant must be currently enrolled to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA.Preference given to Fourth Year students who have been accepted into a Contact Lens Residency.

Eligibility requirements:

• Applicants for the Voytek Zubek Memorial Endowed Scholarship must be currently enrolled in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration in the College of Arts and Sciences at UAB and have Political Science as their primary major.
• Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in course work and a 3.3 grade point average in Political Science courses prior to the time of application.
• Students must have completed at least 15 credit hours in Political Science and have reached junior status at the time the scholarship is received.

Preference will be given to applicants who are deserving of financial assistance as determined by the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid.

Applicants must be a resident of the State of Alabama as determined by the UAB Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Applicants must be enrolled the Fall semester following the awarding of the scholarship.

To be considered, applicants must have a letter of interest detailing career goals, a current resume, and a writing sample on file in the scholarship application portal.

Recipients of the Vulcan Materials Company Endowed Scholarship in Engineering will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be enrolled in a degree-granting program in the School of Engineering
• Applicants should demonstrate superior academic promise and achievement and have earned at least an overall 3.00 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application

 

The W. Ann Reynolds Endowed Presidential Scholarship is for students who are admitted to, or currently enrolled in, an undergraduate degree-granting program at UAB. First preference will be given to entering first-year students. Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement, earning a composite ACT score of 25 or higher (or an equivalent SAT score) and an overall grade point average of 3.5 or higher in coursework completed prior to the time of application. Applicants should also demonstrate leadership ability and achievement in previous pursuits, whether of a scholastic or extracurricular nature.

The W. Earle Drennen Scholarship Endowment supports deserving students who are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The W. Hudson Turner, M.D. Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:

- Demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average in undergraduate studies or in any post-baccalaureate coursework completed before the time of application
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office
- Be residents of the State of Alabama

Preference:

- Applicants who are residents of Houston County, then to Henry, Dale, or Geneva counties

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The W. Hudson Turner, M.D. Medical Scholarship supports deserving students with academic promise enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

Requirements:

- Demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average in undergraduate studies or in any post-baccalaureate coursework completed before the time of application
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Financial Aid Office
- Be residents of the State of Alabama

Preference:

- Applicants who are residents of Houston County, then to Henry, Dale, or Geneva counties

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

This scholarship was renamed in honor of W. Sanders (Sandy) Murell, the first Director of Alumni Affairs for The University of Alabama at Birmingham and the first Executive Director of the UAB National Alumni Society.

During his 26-year career with UAB, Mr. Murell worked tirelessly to increase alumni participation in University life and to promote membership in the UAB National Alumni Society. Following his retirement in 2003, the Board of Directors voted to name these significant scholarships in his honor as a way of encouraging children of UAB graduates to follow in their parents’ footsteps by attending the University.

This is a renewable scholarship valued at $8,000 ($2,000 per year). Funds will be disbursed prior to the beginning of the fall ($1,000) and spring ($1,000) semesters each year, for up to four years as long as the requirements are fulfilled.

Requirements
The following guidelines will be used in administering and making awards from the UAB National Alumni Society W. Sanders Murell Legacy Scholarship.

Applicants must

• Be admitted to or enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UAB.
• Be enrolled on a full-time basis.
• Be a first-time entering freshman. The scholarship is not open to transfer students or graduate school students.
• Attend UAB immediately following graduation from high school.
• Have demonstrated leadership, extra-curricular activity, and community service during high school.
• Parent(s) must hold an undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree from UAB.
• Maintain a GPA of 2.5 in order to keep this scholarship. Preference will be given to students with an ACT score of 25 or higher.
• Include a 250-350 word essay that answers the following question: Why did you decide to attend UAB? How will your decision to attend UAB help you achieve your goals?

Selection
The selection committee shall consider academic performance, leadership, and career goals in making their selection. The committee shall determine the relative weight given to each criterion. There are no restrictions to applicants based on sex, race, nationality, country of origin, physical disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Walker Medical Student Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

A one year award offered to an enrolled student with financial need. Academic success, extracurricular activities, leadership potential also considered.  Priority is given to those students submitting the application by February 1st.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to Third Year students who plan to practice in rural Alabama. Applicant should be a student familiar with optometry during their lives through experience with vision impairment, or through other methods of exposure.

The William A. Cunningham Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The William B. Deal, M.D. Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The William F. Salter Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students who are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The William Groce Campbell Endowed Medical Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine.

For questions, please email the Medical Student Financial Services Office at medschoolscholarship@uab.edu.

The William M. Voigt UAB National Alumni Society Endowed Scholarship was established through generous gifts from the UAB National Alumni Society to be used for the purpose of creating a sponsored student award at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The Scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled at UAB.

This scholarship is a $1,000 annual award. Recipients are eligible to apply for the award in subsequent years as long as they maintain an overall 3.0 grade point average.

Requirements
The following guidelines will be used in administering and making awards from the William M. Voigt UAB National Alumni Society Endowed Scholarship.

Applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program at UAB.
• First preference will be given to entering first-year undergraduate students.
• Demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.0 GPA in coursework completed prior to the time of application.
• Include a 250 word essay that answers the following question: What does UAB mean to you?

Selection
The selection committee will select the recipient based on the above guidelines. The committee will include members of the National Alumni Society and/of Office of Alumni Affairs, and the donor(s). 

Dr. John C. Mayer and Dr. Jeanne S. Hutchison are long-time mathematics professors at UAB who are deeply invested in education and supporting future teachers in the STEM disciplines. William Bond received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics from UAB, and was a mathematics teacher at the Alabama School of Fine Arts. With this scholarship, Dr. Mayer and Dr. Hutchison are paying tribute to Mr. Bond’s love of learning, passion for teaching, and desire to help students achieve. This scholarship will provide financial assistance to students who participate in the UABTeach program and who intend to teach in the STEM disciplines.

Dr. John C. Mayer and Dr. Jeanne S. Hutchison are long-time mathematics professors at UAB who are deeply invested in education and supporting future teachers in the STEM disciplines. William Bond received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics from UAB, and was a mathematics teacher at the Alabama School of Fine Arts. With this scholarship, Dr. Mayer and Dr. Hutchison are paying tribute to Mr. Bond’s love of learning, passion for teaching, and desire to help students achieve. This scholarship will provide financial assistance to students who participate in the UABTeach program and who intend to teach in the STEM disciplines.

Applicants for the William Oversteegen Bond Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Mathematics must be accepted into the Mathematics Fast Track Program, demonstrate solid academic promise and achievement, and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average. It is anticipated that the scholarship will be awarded annually. Must be currently enrolled or admitted to a degree-granting program in the Department of Mathematics. Recipients of the scholarship may apply for the award in a subsequent year.

The William Ozier Memorial Scholarship was established for promising students majoring in Theatre, Pre-Musical Theatre, or Musical Theatre. Awarded for academic and artistic merit. Recipients must be Theatre, Pre-Musical Theatre, or Musical Theatre majors, maintain full-time status, an overall GPA of 2.5 and a 3.0 GPA in the major, and participate in Department of Theatre productions. All endowed scholarships in the department of Theatre require an audition or portfolio presentation. First time freshman and transfer students must register for these auditions and portfolio presentations online at https://app.getacceptd.com/uab. An audition is also required for admission to the Musical Theatre BFA, the Pre-Professional Performance Concentration BA, and the Pre-Professional Design/Technology Concentration BA. Only one audition or portfolio presentation is required to be considered for endowed scholarships and the Musical Theatre program and the Pre-Professional Concentrations.

The William Randolph Hearst Foundation created this scholarship to support minority public health students. Specific criteria include the following: recipients must be from under-represented, low-income, minority populations with a demonstrated financial need and a commitment to pursue a future career in public health. The recipient must also be a U.S. citizen who plans to permanently reside in the U.S. after completion of degree and have a 3.0 GPA.

The William Randolph Hearst Foundation created this scholarship to support first generation college students. Applicants must be a first generation college student and have a a commitment to pursue a future career in public health.

The Willie and Cynthia Ballard Endowed Scholarship in Engineering was established by Mr. and Mrs. Willie and Cynthia Ballard. The Donors’ gift will be used to provide support to underrepresented students in the UAB School of Engineering and to support the School of Engineering’s goal of promoting a diverse student body which is key to its educational mission.

Recipients of the Willie and Cynthia Ballard Endowed Scholarship in Engineering will be selected from applicants meeting the following eligibility requirements:
 

• An incoming first-year student from the State of Alabama, preferably from the city of Birmingham, admitted to the UAB School of Engineering.
• Should have earned at least an overall 2.5 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application.
• Preference will be given to students that participate in meaningful extra-curricular and/or volunteer involvement.
• Special consideration be given to underrepresented students including but not limited to first generation college students; students who have faced challenging social, economic, educational, cultural or other life circumstances; students who demonstrate a commitment to bringing diverse people together, and/or demonstrate achievement and determination in the face of personal challenges.
• Preference will be given to support to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University.

Each scholarship is for one academic year. Prior recipients may be considered for this scholarship during subsequent year.

Applicant must be currently enrolled or admitted to UAB School of Optometry and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Preference given to first year undergraduate students. GPA of at least 3.5 and have earned a score of at least 25 on the ACT or equivalent score on the SAT. Applicants should display interest in a wide variety of artistic, cultural and extracurricular activities.