The following is a listing of scholarships at the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB. See Scholarship Applications (previous website heading) for details on how to apply.
Dean’s Scholarship - Four scholarships are available per year to undergraduate students. Three of these scholarships are two-year renewable scholarships and one is for one year only. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000 per year. Criteria: a “B” (3.0) average on all collegiate pre-nursing work attempted. For renewal of a two-year scholarship, a student must maintain a 2.5 grade point average on nursing courses. All applicants for admission to study leading to the BSN degree at the School of Nursing are automatically considered for the Dean’s Scholarship. A separate application is not required.
Jo Ann Barnett Endowed Nursing Scholarship – Established with funds from friends, colleagues and family of the late Jo Ann Barnett (BSN 1987, MSN 1990), this scholarship was created to honor Ms. Barnett’s memory and to benefit students in the School of Nursing. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in the School of Nursing MSN program, with preference given to those students pursuing a career in neonatal nursing or oncology nursing. Applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Financial Aid. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Board of Visitors Endowed Scholarship - Established with funds generated by the members of the Board of Visitors of the School of Nursing. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in study leading to a degree in the School of Nursing at UAB, and a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Preference will be given to those who are residents of Alabama, and who express a desire to live and work in Alabama following graduation. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Marie Carter Bonner Scholarship - Established by friends and associates, this scholarship is a memorial to Mrs. Bonner, who worked as a nurse at UAB Hospital for more than 20 years and served as Director of Psychiatric Nursing. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in study leading to a degree in the School of Nursing at UAB, and a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. Preference will be given to applicants who express an interest in psychiatric-mental health nursing. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Carolyn Farrior Boone Endowed Nursing Scholarship – Established with gifts from Mr. and Mrs. James B. Boone, Jr., of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Mr. Boone is the chairman of Boone Newspapers, Inc., and Mrs. Boone is a registered nurse and is a member of the School of Nursing’s Board of Visitors.
Rachel Z. Booth Endowed Nursing Scholarship – Established with funds received from the School of Nursing Board of Visitors 2005 “MASH: Make Another Scholarship Happen” fundraising event. Dr. Booth served as the School of Nursing’s third dean from 1987-2005.
Terri J. Broach Nursing Scholarship - Established by friends and family members as a memorial to the late Terri J. Broach, who was a student at the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB. Criteria: must be a resident of the State of Alabama, be admitted to or enrolled in full-time study leading to the BSN degree in nursing at UAB, and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above. Preference will be given to those who have an active relationship with a church, synagogue, or other religious institution or order, and those who show financial need as defined by the UAB Financial Aid Office. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
The Brock Family Endowed Nursing Scholarship – The Harry B. and Jane H. Brock Foundation has made generous gifts to create an endowed scholarship for the School of Nursing, in recognition of the nursing career of their daughter, Barrett Brock MacKay (MSN 1979), who is a member of the School’s Board of Visitors. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in a degree-seeking program in the School of Nursing. Applicants must have at least an overall 2.8 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at the time of the scholarship application. Preference will be given to applicants that demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Financial Aid. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
William Groce Campbell Endowed Nursing Scholarship – Established by Myrtle Campbell Bell in memory of her brother, William Groce Campbell, this scholarship was created to benefit students in the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in a degree-seeking program in the School of Nursing, and a minimum grade point average of a 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Gladys Farmer Colvin Memorial Scholarship- Established with funds from the family of Gladys Farmer Colvin, who was a nurse for many years at the Jefferson County Department of Public Health. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in the PhD program in the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Comer Nursing Scholarship - Established with funds received from the Comer Foundation. Criteria: must show financial need as defined by the UAB Financial Aid Office, be a resident of the State of Alabama, have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above, intend to practice nursing in the State of Alabama, and be enrolled full-time in study leading to the BSN degree at the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
School of Nursing Dean’s Endowed Scholarship – Established with funds from alumni and friends, this scholarship was created to assist those students whose qualifications are meritorious in the School of Nursing. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in a degree-seeking program in the School of Nursing. Preference will be given to those that have demonstrated leadership ability and academic promise, by earning at least a 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average in coursework prior to the time of application. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces deadline and procedures.
School of Nursing Faculty and Staff Endowed Scholarship – Established with funds from School of Nursing Faculty and Staff, this scholarship was established to benefit the training and education of deserving nursing students. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in a degree-seeking program in the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB and an overall 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average in coursework completed prior to time of application. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Francis S. Falkenburg Endowed Nursing Scholarship- Established with funds from the family of Francis S. Falkenburg, former member of the State Legislature of Alabama and lobbyist for UAB and the Alabama State Nurses Association. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in the undergraduate program in the School of Nursing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Financial Aid. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Charles E. Flowers, Jr., Endowed Scholarship in Nursing – Established with funds from Dr. Juanzetta S. Flowers and family, colleagues and friends of Dr. Charles E. Flowers, this scholarship was created to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in a degree-seeking program in the School of Nursing. Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned a cumulative 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average in coursework prior to the time of application. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Elwynn “Chick” Hale Endowed Nursing Scholarship- The family and friends of the late Dr. Elwynn “Chick” Hale have contributed funds to establish a memorial scholarship in Dr. Hale’s memory to assist deserving nursing students in the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in a degree-seeking program in the School of Nursing, and a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Preference given to students who are citizens of Alabama or who express a desire to work in Alabama following graduation. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Nancy Eastman Harp Oncology Nursing Scholarship - Established as a memorial to Mrs. Harp (BSN 1972), an oncology nurse and a graduate of the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB who was killed in a tragic automobile accident, through a generous gift from Dr. J. Patrick Daugherty and her family and friends. Criteria: current full-time enrollment in the oncology concentration of the MSN degree, a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0, and evidence of marked achievement or potential for marked achievement in oncology nursing. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Elizabeth Jane Harper Memorial Scholarship - Established by family members as a memorial to Elizabeth Jane Harper, who was a student at the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB. Criteria: must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in study leading to the BSN degree at the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB, be in good standing, and show financial need as defined by the UAB Financial Aid Office. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Mary Josephine Harwell Nursing Scholarship - Established with funds received from the estate of Mary Josephine Harwell through the provisions of her will. Criteria: must be admitted to or currently enrolled full-time in study leading to the BSN degree at the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB, and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Preference will be given to residents of Elmore County, Alabama, and neighboring counties, and those who show financial need as defined by the UAB Financial Aid Office. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Florence A. Hixson Nursing Scholarship - Established by family, friends and associates in honor of Dr. Florence Alberta Hixson, the first dean of the University of Alabama School of Nursing. Criteria: current full-time enrollment in study leading to an advanced degree at the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB and a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0on a 4.0 scale. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Marie S. Ingalls Endowed Nursing Scholarship – Established by funds from the estate of Marie S. Ingalls, a noted civic leader and philanthropist, who was amember of the School of Nursing’s Board of Visitors. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in a degree-seeking program in the School of Nursing. Applicants must have at least an overall 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at the time of the scholarship application. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Fay Belt Ireland Endowed Nursing Scholarship - Established with funds received from Mrs. William R. Ireland, Sr., to support Alabama students pursuing degrees in nursing at the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB. Criteria: applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Financial Aid. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Jernigan Nursing Scholarship - Established with funds received from Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Jernigan, Sr. Criteria: must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and be eligible to enroll full-time in a junior level clinical nursing course at the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB. Preference will be given to those who demonstrate leadership potential or ability through participation in extracurricular activities or similar experiences. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Margaret Parks Kendrick Nursing Scholarship - Established by Dr. Marvin Hayne Kendrick as a memorial to his mother, Margaret Parks Kendrick. Criteria: must show financial need as defined by the UAB Financial Aid Office, be admitted to or enrolled in full-time study leading to the BSN degree at the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB, and have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Preference will be given to residents of Crenshaw County, Alabama. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
James Coleman Lee, Sr., Endowed Nursing Scholarship - Established by Mr. and Mrs. James. C. Lee, Jr., through the Buffalo Rock Company to honor the memory of Mr. Lee’s father, James Coleman Lee, Sr., this scholarship was created to encourage students to enter the nursing profession and to make it possible for many future nurses to focus on their studies without the burden of financial pressure. Criteria: admission to Nursing at UAB. Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least a cumulative 2.8 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in coursework prior to the time of application. Preference will be given to applicants who are deserving of financial assistance as determined by the UAB Office of Financial Aid. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Jarman F. Lowder Endowed Scholarship in Nursing – Established by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Lowder to encourage students to enter the nursing profession and to make it possible for many future students in the School of Nursing to focus on their studies without the burden of financial pressures. Mrs. Lowder (BSN 1973) serves on the Board of Visitors for the School of Nursing. Criteria: must be admitted to or enrolled in a full-time degree-seeking program at the School of Nursing, have a cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in coursework at the time of application. Applicants will demonstrate high moral character and preference will be given to applicants who are deserving of financial assistance as determined by the UAB Office of Financial Aid. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Lois Drolet Luckie Nursing Scholarship - Established in memory of Mrs. Luckie by her husband, Robert Luckie, Jr., and is awarded in honor of Holli Kemper (BSN 1985), one of Mrs. Luckie’s oncology nurses. According to Mr. Luckie, Ms. Kemper constantly “went the extra mile” during Mrs. Luckie’s terminal illness, carrying out her duties with great professionalism, cheerfulness and sympathetic skill. Criteria: must be admitted to or enrolled full-time in the School of Nursing, a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Preference will be given to applicants who express an interest in oncology nursing. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Luckie Family Endowed Nursing Scholarship - Established with funds received from Robert Luckie, Jr., to enable deserving nursing students attending the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB realize their dream of receiving a quality education. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in a degree-seeking program in the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB, a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. Preference will be given to students who are citizens of Alabama or who express a desire to work in Alabama following graduation and demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Financial Aid. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Eileen Marie Mahan Endowed Nursing Scholarship - Established in memory of Eileen Marie Mahan (MSN 1980), who died in an automobile accident. This memorial scholarship is to enable deserving graduate students in the School of Nursing. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in a degree-seeking graduate program in the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB, a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 out of 4.0, and must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Financial Aid. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Peggy Spain McDonald Endowed Nursing Scholarship - Established with funds received from Peggy Spain McDonald, a longtime community leader in Birmingham. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in study leading to a degree at the School of Nursing, a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid. Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated an interest in geriatric nursing. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Alma B. McMahon Endowed Nursing Scholarship – Established with funds received from dear friends of Alma McMahon, a member of the School of Nursing Board of Visitors. Mrs. McMahon received her nursing degree later in life and worked for 13 years as a Registered Nurse at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, with 12 of those years caring for heart patients after they left the intensive care unit. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in study leading to a degree at the School of Nursing, a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Marie L. O’Koren School of Nursing Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship - Established with funds received from Dr. Marie L. O’Koren and members of the alumni association of the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB, in honor of Dr. O’Koren’s many years of service as dean of the School. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in study leading to a degree in nursing at the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB, cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and a demonstrated financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid. The UASON at UAB Alumni Association announces application deadline and procedures.
Barbara and Emmet O’Neal Endowed Nursing Scholarship – Established with gifts from friends of Barbara O’Neal and the late Emmet O’Neal. Mr. O’Neal left a legacy as a generous benefactor and supporter of the people of Birmingham, and Mrs. O’Neal is a member of the School of Nursing’s Board of Visitors. The UASON at UAB Alumni Association announces application deadline and procedures.
Emmet and Mary Anne O’Neal Endowed Nursing Scholarship – Established with gifts from family and friends of the late Emmet and Mary Anne O’Neal, who, during their lifetime, set an example of grace and benevolence for their family and for the Birmingham community. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in study leading to a degree in nursing at the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB, cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and a demonstrated financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid. The UASON at UAB Alumni Association announces application deadline and procedures.
The Reese Phifer, Jr. Nursing Scholarship – Established by the Reese Phifer, Jr., Memorial Foundation to support Alabama students pursuing degrees in nursing and to honor the late Mr. Phifer. The scholarship assists Alabama residents who are currently enrolled in, or have been admitted to, the baccalaureate, masters or doctoral degree-seeking program within the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB. The School of Nursing Office of Student Affairs announces application deadline and procedures. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in study leading to a degree in the School of Nursing, a grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and must be a resident of the state of Alabama. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Delia and John Robert Endowed Nursing Scholarship - Established with funds from the Delia and John Robert Trust to support students seeking a professional nursing career. Criteria: current full-time enrollment in study leading to a degree in nursing at the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB and a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. Preference will be given to those for whom the decision to return to school is a second life choice; or who may have pursued a degree in nursing earlier in life and been forced by circumstances to stop that education; or who are returning to school in order to seek an advanced degree in nursing. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
John Wilson Rodgers Memorial Scholarship - Established by Dr. Marguerite Rodgers Kinney (DIPL 1961), a faculty member at the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB, as a memorial to her father. Criteria: good academic standing, current full-time enrollment in study leading to the MSN degree. Preference will be given to applicants who are pursuing, or their program of study shows that they plan to pursue, advanced study in cardiovascular nursing and those who show financial need. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Benjamin and Roberta Russell Nursing Scholarship - Established with funds received from the Benjamin and Roberta Russell Foundation. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in study leading to a degree in nursing at the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB, cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid. Preference will be given to those who are residents of Alabama or who express a desire to live and work in an underserved area of the state following graduation. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Ethel M. and Jesse D. Smith Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship - Established by Dr. Bettye Jane Smith as a memorial to her parents, Ethel McCarty Smith and Jesse Doswell Smith. Criteria: must show financial need as defined by the UAB Financial Aid Office, be an Alabama resident, have a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and be admitted to or enrolled in full-time study leading to the BSN degree at the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB. Awarded every other year to students in the School of Nursing and the School of Health Related Professions. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
SOS Foundation of Jefferson County Scholarship - Established with funds received from the Sabin Oral Sunday Foundation of Jefferson County. Preference will be given to a Jefferson County, Alabama, resident enrolled full-time in study leading to the BSN degree at the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Dorothy Sterne Nursing Scholarship - Established with funds received from the Dorothy Sterne estate through the provisions of her will. Preference will be given to Calhoun County, Alabama, residents enrolled full-time in study leading to the BSN degree at the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Student/Alumni Endowed Nursing Scholarship – Established with funds raised from current and former students, this scholarship was developed by former students who wanted to make a difference in the lives of future students. Every year, former students contribute through the School of Nursing’s Annual Fund. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in study leading to a degree at the School of Nursing, and a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Thelma Walker Mitchell Endowed Nursing Scholarship – Established with funds from the estate of Thelma Walker Mitchell, who was a 1941 graduate of the Hillman Hospital School of Nursing at what is now UAB. She made maternal and child health nursing her life’s work, including many years as a nursing consultant to the Alabama State Department of Public Health Bureau of Maternal and Child Health in Montgomery.
Thor-Louck Endowed Scholarship in Nursing - Established with funds from Isobel H. Thorp and Phyllis M. Loucks, beloved former faculty members of the School of Nursing. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in study leading to a degree at the School of Nursing, and a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Jean Riley Tomlinson Endowed Nursing Scholarship - Established by Mrs. Tomlinson, longtime member and former chair of the School of Nursing Board of Visitors. This scholarship pays tribute to the nurses and physicians specializing in cardiovascular illnesses who have provided excellent care to her husband, Jack O. Tomlinson, Sr., in recent years. The Tomlinsons intend that this scholarship will make a significant difference for students in need of financial assistance for higher education. Criteria: admission to or current full-time enrollment in study leading to a degree at the School of Nursing, a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Financial Aid. Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated an interest in cardiovascular nursing. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Governors Lurleen B. and George C. Wallace Memorial Fund – Established by Mr. and Mrs. James T. Parsons to honor Mrs. Parsons’ parents, Governor Lurleen Burns Wallace and Governor George Corley Wallace. Gov. Lurleen Wallace respected and admired the work of nurses, and Gov. George Wallace was a strong supporter of UAB and provided significant support through funding and legislation. This fund is used for scholarships and many other worthy purposes within the University of Alabama School of Nursing at UAB. Criteria: to be reviewed and established on a yearly basis. The School of Nursing Office of Development and Alumni Affairs announces application deadline and procedures.
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholarship - Several nursing scholarships are provided to undergraduate students each year through funds provided by this foundation. Financial need is the primary prerequisite. Contact the UAB Financial Aid Office for information concerning these scholarships.