Featured byThe University of Alabama at Birmingham
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$1,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Virginia D. Gauld National Alumni Society Endowed Scholarship was established through a gift made by the UAB National Alumni Society and contributions from friends, family, and admirers of Dr. Gauld. During her nearly 30-year tenure at UAB, she enjoyed working with students as a student recruiter and served for 16 years as the Vice President of Student Affairs. Dr. Gauld acted as the catalyst to create projects such as the Campus Recreation Center and the Commons on the Green dining facility. In her role, her main focus was always to do what was best for the students. This scholarship has been created to allow her legacy to live on through a deserving student who, like Dr. Gauld, has a passion for service in the community and especially at UAB.
Benefits
This is an annual award valued at $1,000 that may be reapplied for in subsequent years as long as the criteria are met.
Eligibility
- Be undergraduate students currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UAB.
- Be of at least Junior standing.
- Demonstrate solid academic achievement and have earned at least a GPA of 2.0 in coursework completed prior to the time of application.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to service at UAB and in the community.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified
Submit one letter of recommendation from a UAB administrator or faculty member who is acquainted with the student's service on campus OR from someone who is familiar with the student's service in the community.
Compose an essay on the topic "How have you been impacted by your service to UAB and the community?" (NB: Applicant is encouraged to demonstrate his/her service within the campus and the community. Participation in activities promoting the applicant's service should be outlined in this essay).
Be able to interview at a later date.
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