In an effort to recognize the accomplishments of currently enrolled UAB students, the UAB National Alumni Society established a scholarship award program named in honor of the late Dr. Joseph F. Volker. These awards shall be available to full-time sophomore, junior, senior, graduate and transfer students. These shall be one-time awards, with the dollar amount and number of awards being based on the available funds each year. The amount of the award is generally $3500 per student.
Deadline for applications is February 1.
Requirements
1. Completed application received by Financial Aid
2. Proof of full-time enrollment as determined by the registrar's office
3. Good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in all course work completed
4. Demonstrated leadership abilities during college enrollment, either academic, extra-curricular, or job oriented
Applications
Students should visit the Financial Aid Office (HUC 317) and request a scholarship application.
Selection
The Office of Financial Aid will review all students who qualify and forward the appropriate number of applicants to the UAB Office of Alumni Affairs. The appropriate committee will review the applications and select the recipients based on the information provided in the application.
Awards
These are one-time, non-renewable awards. The amount is generally $3500 per student.
Disbursements
The funds will be transferred into the recipients' student accounts prior to fall semester. There will be no cash disbursements.