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, 2008.
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 Student Financial Aid will forward recipient's information for final vote of the UAB National Alumni Society Board of Directors.
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.