Distinguished Alumni Scholarship

The Student Relations Committee established a new scholarship endowment in 1994 to honor the Society's Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. Funds for the establishment of this endowment were generated by the Society's special fundraising events and other gifts.

Requirements

Applicants must have:
1. Completed application from the department liaison
2. At least two letters of recommendation
3. Minimum GPA of 3.5
4. Demonstrated leadership abilities while at UAB
5. The possibility of becoming an active and supportive alum
6. Community involvement

Applications

Applications are available through the office of the designated school contact.

Selection

The Office of Alumni Affairs will work with the department or area in the field of study of the current distinguished alumnus/na. The contact in the school will collect the applications and work with the dean and the recipient of the award. Six students will be forwarded to the Office of Alumni Affairs and interviewed by a panel of UAB alumni, faculty/staff based on an interview.

Award

The recipients of this $4000 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.

Disbursement

A one-time disbursement of funds will be transferred prior to the beginning of fall semester.