College of Arts and Sciences College-wide Scholarships

The George F. Brockman, IV Endowed Scholarship

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. The Brockman Scholarship is an annual award. Recipients of the scholarship may not apply for the award in subsequent years.

The Dean’s Scholarships

The Dean’s Scholarship is given by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The Dean’s Scholarship is a college-wide scholarship and is open to students currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the College of Arts and Sciences who have demonstrated solid academic promise and leadership qualities, and have at least an overall 3.0 grade point average. The scholarships are available for undergraduates, graduates and study away students. The Dean’s Scholarship is an annual award. Recipients of this scholarship may apply for the award in subsequent years as long as they maintain the required 3.0 GPA.

 
The God at the Speed of Light Endowed Scholarship  

The God at the Speed of Light Endowed Scholarship was created by Dr. T. Lee Baumann in recognition of Dr. Baumann’s dedicated interest in quantum physics and the publication of his book, God at the Speed of Light, which focuses on the study of nature and light and Dr. Baumann’s theory of science and spirituality. For 2011-2012, there are four (4) God at the Speed of Light scholarships available, one for an incoming freshman, one for a sophomore, one for a junior and one for a senior. Applicants must currently be enrolled in the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer and Information Sciences, Mathematics or Physics and have demonstrated solid academic promise and have at least an overall 2.5 grade point average. The God at the Speed of Light Endowed Scholarship is an annual award. Recipients of this scholarship may apply for the award in subsequent years as long as they maintain the required 2.5 GPA.  

The Tennant and Susan McWilliams Endowed Fund 

The McWilliams Fund provides scholarship support to the departments of government, psychology, sociology and social work, history and anthropology, justice science as well as the Study Abroad Program and the Pre-Law Program. The scholarship was named for former Dean of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tennant McWilliams and his wife, Susan McWilliams, a long time staff member of UAB.

The Jane White Mulkin Endowed Scholarship 
The Mulkin Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in the Departments of Art and Art History, Communication Studies, English, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Music, Philosophy or Theatre. Applicants must have demonstrated academic promise and earned at least an overall 2.5 grade point average in coursework completed prior to application. Leadership ability and potential as demonstrated through extracurricular activities, job-related performance, or similar experiences may be considered in awarding these scholarships. Preference will be given to applicants who are deserving of financial assistance, particularly non-traditional students who are attending school while working and caring for their families. The Mulkin Endowed Scholarship is an annual award. Recipients of the scholarship may apply for the award in subsequent years.

The National Alumni Society Dean’s Scholarship  

The National Alumni Society Dean’s Scholarship was given by the UAB National Alumni Society. The National Alumni Society Dean’s Scholarship is a school-wide scholarship and is open to students currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree-granting program in the College of Arts and Sciences who have demonstrated solid academic promise and leadership qualities, and have at least an overall 3.0 grade point average.

The Lauren McLellan Sanders Endowed Scholarship  

The Sanders Endowed Scholarship is a school-wide scholarship and is open to students currently enrolled in a degree-granting program in the departments of government, psychology, sociology and social work, history and anthropology, justice science, who have demonstrated solid academic promise and have at least an overall 3.0 grade point average.

The Edward H. Atchison Endowment Fund for Scholarships in the Visual and Performing Arts 

The Atchison Scholarship is a four-year scholarship which covers full tuition and fees for an undergraduate student enrolled in a full-time program in the Visual and Performing Arts  or for undergraduate students enrolled in the School of Education’s Art Education or Music Education Programs.  Students must maintain a 2.5 overall grade point average.

Download scholarship application here.