Navigating UAB National Alumni Society Scholarships: A Comprehensive Guide
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) offers a multitude of scholarship opportunities to support both undergraduate and graduate students across various disciplines. These scholarships, including those administered by the UAB National Alumni Society, aim to recognize academic achievements, encourage community involvement, and alleviate financial burdens. All scholarship applications, including university-wide scholarships, must be submitted through the UAB BSMART system.
Understanding Scholarship Opportunities at UAB
UAB provides a diverse range of scholarships, catering to different academic interests and student profiles. The College of Arts and Sciences, for example, offers scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students. While many scholarships require students to be already enrolled, some are specifically designed for incoming students. In addition to college-wide scholarships, individual departments often have their own scholarship programs.
Featured Scholarships and Their Requirements
Here's a detailed look at some of the scholarships available, highlighting their specific requirements and eligibility criteria:
National Alumni Society Dean’s Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded by the UAB National Alumni Society.
The Edward H. Atchison Scholarship
This four-year scholarship covers full tuition and fees for an undergraduate student enrolled full-time in the Visual and Performing Arts or in the Art Education or Music Education programs within the College.
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The InfraGard Birmingham Gary Warner Scholarship
Open to students enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program and majoring in 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 Forensics Accounting or Information Technology Auditing. Applicants must have demonstrated academic promise and earned at least an overall 3.0 GPA in coursework completed prior to application. It is an annual award.
Michael A. Miller Endowed Scholarship in Science and Mathematics
Geared towards students who are the first in their family to attend college, this scholarship supports students in the College of Arts and Sciences pursuing mathematics or science.
The Heersink Wiregrass Pathway to Optometry Endowed Scholarship
Open to students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences who are interested in studying Optometry. Applicants must demonstrate academic promise and have a minimum of 3.25 GPA. First preference will be given to students who have received an associate degree in Pre-Optometry or science from the Dothan campus of Wallace Community College, or who have declared the UAB Pre-Optometry attribute.
I Am My Brother's Keeper (IAMBK) Leadership Institute Scholarship
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. 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).
MPA Program Scholarship
This scholarship is for students 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. You must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application before the April 1 deadline.
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UAB School of Optometry Scholarships
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.
ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners) Scholarship
The ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners) Scholarship is for students who are enrolled in, or admitted to, the Digital Forensics program in the J. Frank Barefield, Jr. 1. Applicants should be majoring in Digital Forensics in the UAB J. Frank Barefield, Jr.
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.
Alfred A. Bartolucci Scholarship
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.
Alma B. Maxwell Scholarship
Supports deserving students with academic promise who are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E.
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School of Public Health AmeriCorps VISTA Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes the academic promise and dedication of VISTA alumni who are passionate about improving the well-being of communities through public health work. This scholarship recognizes the academic promise and dedication of VISTA alumni who are passionate about improving the well-being of communities through public health work.
Non-Traditional Student Scholarship
This is a scholarship for non-traditional students admitted to or enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences at UAB. To be eligible, you must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application before the April 1st deadline. Preference is given to veterans or those who have served in the military.
Ann Margaret Clark Scholarship
Supports deserving students enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E.
Anne Julianne Jenkins Isola, M.D., Endowed Medical Scholarship
Supports deserving students with academic promise who are enrolled at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E.
Arnold G. Diethelm, M.D. Medical Scholarship
Supports deserving students enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E.
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts Scholarship
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 $1697.00 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. 1. 2. A representative portfolio (minimum of 10 and up to 15 images). 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. Note: If a two-week class is selected, the student is responsible for the additional course fee and meals/housing costs.
APIC - Alabama (Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Alabama Chapter) Scholarship
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).
Ave P. Scholarship
Offered to a currently enrolled student with Collat School of Business major, and minimum 2.5 GPA.
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.
Barksdale-Maynard Prizes in Fiction and Poetry
The Barksdale-Maynard Prizes in Fiction and Poetry are made possible by the generous gift of Isabel Barksdale-Maynard made in honor of her family. The Tom Brown Prize for Creative Nonfiction is named in honor of Dr. Thomas H. Brown, chair of the English Department from 1984-1992. To be considered, you must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application before the April 1 deadline. English majors will be asked to upload a writing sample as part of their application.
Benjamin & Roberta Medical Scholarship Endowment
Supports deserving students with academic promise who are enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E.
Betty Loeb Scholarship for Painting
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. 1. 2.
Billy R. Cox Scholarship
Family, friends, and admirers of Billy R. Cox established this scholarship in his memory and legacy. 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.
Birmingham News - Clarence B. Hanson, Jr. Scholarship
The Birmingham News- Clarence B. Hanson, Jr. citizens or permanent residents. Must be residents of Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Note: This award is renewable for up to four years. Two or more awards will be given each year. Must be enrolled in a regular undergraduate program at UAB. December ACT or 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).
Blazing Across the Finish Line Scholarship Campaign
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. You must submit the BSMART Scholarship Application before the April 1 deadline. Please answer all questions related to financial need and campus involvement.
Blue Cross Scholars Program - OBGYN
Supports deserving students enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E.
Blue Cross Scholars Program - Psychiatry
Supports deserving students enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E.
Boman-Powell Travel Award
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.
Bond - Haggard Endowed Scholarship in Biomedical Engineering
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. Preference will be given to an undergraduate transfer student.
Britt and Susan Sexton Endowed Honors Scholarship
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. Applicants should also display a wide variety of artistic, cultural, and extracurricular activities and academic pursuits and have passionately explored these pursuits. This annual scholarship will be awarded based on merit, with first preference given to first year students in the UAB Honors College. Preference will also be given to those with a fervor for community involvement and service-related volunteer activities. This scholarship is a gift from Kathleen D. Britton and Jeffrey B. Hansen.
Brooke & Joe Maluff Scholarship
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). This an annual award of $1,500 and is not renewable. The selection committee will select the recipient based on the above guidelines.
Brooke and Joe Maluff Family Endowed Scholarship in Department of Psychology
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.
Bush and Posey Endowed Medical Scholarship
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.
Carol Trull Pittman Endowed Scholarship
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.
Carol Z. Garrison Endowed Presidential Scholarship
The Carol Z. Garrison Endowed Presidential Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship established by friends, admirers, and colleagues of Carol Z. Garrison, Ph.D., who served as UAB's president from 2002-2012. Dr.
Caroline and Charles W. Scholarship
• Provide a Letter of recommendation.
Charles A. Collat, Sr. Endowed Scholarship in Data Science
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 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). The scholarship will be used to assist deserving students at UAB.
Charles and Patsy Collat Endowed Industrial Distribution Scholarship
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.
Charles and Patsy Collat Endowed Support Fund Industrial Distribution Scholarship
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.
Charles and Sheryl Perry Jr. Award
Award is given to students currently enrolled in or newly admitted to a major in the Collat School of Business. This award requires a minimum 3.0 overall GPA. Preference is given to non-traditional students, especially those active in Collat School of Business Student Organizations, with financial need.
Charles E. Ingalls, M.D. Medical Scholarship
The Charles E. Ingalls, M.D. Medical Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in or admitted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E.
Charles William Ireland Presidential Honors Scholarship
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. Approximately ten applicants will be selected to intervie…
UAB National Alumni Society Study Away Endowed Scholarship
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). Benefits The benefits and monetary value of the scholarship are unknown. Scholarship requirements Study experience required High school Application Application deadline Not specified
George F. Brockman Scholarship
The George F. The Brockman Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer and Information Sciences, Mathematics, or Physics who have demonstrated solid academic promise and have at least an overall 3.0 grade point average (GPA). The Brockman Scholarship is an annual award.
Dean’s Scholarship
The Dean’s Scholarship is given by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The scholarships are available for undergraduate, graduate, and education abroad students. The Dean’s Scholarship is an annual award.
McWilliams Fund
The McWilliams Fund provides scholarship support to the Departments of Government, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, History, Anthropology, or Justice Sciences, as well as the Study Abroad Program and the Pre-Law Program.
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