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Abroms Family Endowed Scholarship

UNA alumnus Marty Abroms is the Managing Shareholder of Abroms & Associates, P.C. Abroms & Associates provides accounting, tax, and consulting services for clients with operations throughout the United States and globally. Upon graduation from UNA in 1981, Mr. Abroms was the recipient of the Turris Fidelis Award, given for holding the highest university grade point average; the Keller Key for top university service; and the Elijah Watt Sells Award, presented to the few candidates who passed each section of the CPA exam on the first attempt and earned the highest marks in the country. This scholarship shall be awarded to full time students enrolled in the Department of Accounting and pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in accounting. Preference of each scholarship award shall be given first to the employees or children (and any lineal descendants of such employees) of Abroms & Associates, P.C. If no qualified candidates apply, then to any businesses in which Marty Abroms has an ownership, director, or officer position in including, but not limited to: American Promotional Events, Inc., Lyons & Company, Inc. and Lumber One Co., Inc., Sea Clear Power, Inc., or any successor company. However, descendants of Marty Abroms or his wife shall not be eligible for awards from this fund. Each scholarship is to be awarded for one academic year only. Prior recipients may reapply for this scholarship during subsequent years. more...

Accounting Excellence Fund

This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student majoring in accounting with a minimum 3.0 UNA GPA. more...

Aconhp General Scholarship Fund

This scholarship will be given to a full-time student in nursing with a minimum 3.0 UNA GPA. more...

Adam And Barbie Terry Current Use Scholarship

The first preference for this scholarship will be a first generation college student from Hatton High School or Lawrence County High School in Lawrence County, Alabama. The second preference for this scholarship will be a first generation college student from Lawrence County, Alabama. The third preference for this scholarship will be a student with financial need from Lawrence County, Alabama. more...

Adams-Nordin Graduate Research Assistant Endowment

This scholarship was established to honor Dr. Larry W. Adams by the University of North Alabama. Dr. Adams volunteered to teach his classes for one academic year after his retirement and his salary was used to create the Adams-Nordin Graduate Research Assistant Endowment. This scholarship is awarded to a graduate student in the Department of English. It was Dr. Adams’ express desire that the endowment would affect the improvement of writing and researching skills among UNA graduate students. more...

Alabama Society Of Certified Public Accountants Endowed Scholarship

Recipients of the scholarship must meet the following requirements: have completed Financial/Intermediate Accounting I and II courses before beginning of the fall semester to be awarded, have “B” average in all accounting courses (3.0 on a 4.0 scale), have a “B” average overall (3.0 on a 4.0 scale), have at least one full year left in school (fourth or fifth year), have declared a major in accounting, enrolled with six hours per semester (12 per year), and must be a US. citizen or a permanent resident (green card). Preference given to candidates with a strong interest in a career in Alabama public accounting and planning to pursue CPA licensure, but are not presently a CPA more...

Alberta Doss Gore Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Alyce Brown to honor Alberta Doss Gore. This scholarship shall be awarded to nursing students who exhibit a strong commitment to the practice of nursing and the care of diverse populations. Recipients of the scholarship(s) must be admitted to the upper division traditional (non-accelerated) nursing program with at least a 2.50 GPA. more...

Alec & Friedel Page Endowed Scholarship

Recipients of this scholarship should be incoming freshmen from Red Bay High School in Red Bay, Alabama. First preference shall be given to students who are entering into the pre-nursing program. more...

Alyce Doss Brown Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to nursing students who exhibit a strong commitment to the practice of nursing and the care of diverse populations. Recipients of the scholarship(s) must be admitted to the upper division traditional (non-accelerated) nursing program with at least a 2.50 GPA. more...

American Legion 11 Endowment

This endowed scholarship was established by the American Legion Florence-Lauderdale Post #11. First priority will be given to students who have Post #11 affiliations (members in good standing, or immediate relative of members in good standing). Second priority will be given to students who are Veterans, Honorable Discharged or Retired. Third priority will be given to students who are members of the National Guard/Reserved or Active Duty. Fourth priority will be given to students who are children of service members killed or missing in action. Fifth priority will be given to students who are Lauderdale County residents. more...

American Military Legacy Rotc Current Use Scholarship

The recipient must be a participant of the ROTC Program, who has indicated a strong desire to commission as a US Army Officer through the UNA ROTC program and will meet all ROTC contract commissioning requirements. First priority will be given to students with prior service in the US Military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard). Second priority will be given to serving police officers who are majoring or minoring in Criminal Justice. The scholarship/s may be renewable for up to four years of a recipient’s undergraduate education provided the recipient maintains or meets the above mentioned criteria. more...

Amsouth Bank Business Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by AmSouth Bank in Florence, Alabama. Recipients of this scholarship shall be a full time junior, majoring in finance, economics, management or marketing. more...

Ann And Neil Glasscock Cullman County Current Use Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to incoming freshman students graduating from a public high school in Cullman County, AL. Recipients must have a minimum 3.0 unweighted high school GPA. more...

Ann And Neil Glasscock Cullman County Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship should be awarded to incoming freshman students graduating from a public high school in Cullman County, Alabama. Recipients must have a minimum 3.0 unweighted high school GPA. more...

Ann And Neil Glasscock Current Use Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to full-time undergraduate students majoring in English. First preference shall be given to students who are admitted to the Honors College and members of the International English honor society, Sigma Tau Delta. Second preference shall be given to students who are members of the International English honor society, Sigma Tau Delta. In the event that the UNA chapter of Sigma Tau Delta dissolves in the future, third preference shall be given to students majoring in English with a junior or senior classification and a minimum 3.5 UNA GPA for all English courses completed, which is the Sigma Tau Delta membership requirements. The recipient recommendations will be selected by the Honors College Scholarship Committee and the Department of English Scholarship Committee in consultation with the Office of Student Financial Aid. The awards will be made in scholarship amounts based on funds available and number of students selected. more...

Athletic Endowed Scholarship

The recipient(s) of this scholarship shall be selected by the Department of Athletics and Office of Student Financial Services more...

B. Vick, J. Parks, And M. Mccarthy Endowed Scholarship

Musician and UNA alumnus Brian E. Vick, a native of Red Bay, together with his friends John Parks and Michael T. McCarthy, died on August 19, 2001, when their small plane crashed en route from Mississippi to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport. Their deaths were confirmed when searchers located the wreckage on August 22, 2001. One week later, on August 29, 2001, musicians who were friends of Brian’s staged a spontaneous concert in Huntsville to help his family pay for the funeral and other expenses. Fortunately, the family already had adequate resources, so proceeds from the concert were entrusted to Michael and Melanie Vick to use as a memorial to Brian and his friends.
Recipients of the scholarship shall be full-time students who have declared majors in music or nursing and have demonstrated potential for success at the University. First preference shall be given to candidates who are graduates of Florence High School in Florence, AL. Second preference shall be given to candidates who are graduates of Red Bay High School in Red Bay, Alabama. more...

Beatrice Reeves And H. M. Eck Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Mary Beth Campbell in memory of Beatrice Reeves and H.M. Eck. Recipients shall be full time students in the College of Education who have achieved a minimum 3.0 GPA with preference given to students from Tennessee. more...

Becky Grubb Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by an anonymous donor to honor the late Becky Grubb. Awarded on the basis of grade level classification and cumulative UNA GPA. Priority is given to upperclassmen. more...

Bellsouth Endowed Scholarship

The BellSouth Endowed Scholarship was established as part of a strategic BellSouth initiative to enhance educational opportunities for students at the University of North Alabama. This endowed scholarship is open to full time students of every major. Selection will be based on academic potential and financial need together with a 2.5 GPA. more...

Betty And John B. Bostick Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships shall be awarded to students who are members of the UNA Army ROTC Lion Battalion. The recipient recommendations will be selected by the Military Science Department Chair, and a faculty member in consultation with the Office of Student Financial Services. Should the ROTC program cease to exist, then the award shall be made to a student who has served in the military or is part of the National Guard. Recipient recommendations will be made by the Office of Student Financial Services. Scholarship award amounts will be based on funds available and number of students selected. The scholarship/s may be renewable for up to four years of a recipient’s undergraduate education provided the recipient meets or maintains the above mentioned criteria. more...

Betty And John B. Bostick Endowed Scholarship In Memory Of Tom Cotton

Scholarships shall be awarded to students who are members of the UNA Army ROTC Lion Battalion. more...

Betty And Paul Yokley Beta Beta Beta Endowed Scholarship

Recipients of this scholarship must be an associate or regular member of Beta Zeta Chapter of Beta, Beta, Beta. have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and have a minimum GPA in biology of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. more...

Betty Johnson Mullins Festival Of Trees Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by the University of North Alabama National Alumni Association in memory of Betty Johnson Mullins. Recipients shall be full time student with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Each scholarship is for one academic year only. more...

Bhs/Chs Class Of 1977 Current Use Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to incoming freshman students who are graduates of Florence High School. Recipients must have a minimum 3.0 unweighted high school GPA and have demonstrated financial need based on the current and future need based guidelines of the University. more...

Bibbee Family Current Use Scholarship

Scholarships shall be awarded to students who meet the following criteria: Incoming Freshman majoring in Secondary Education with an emphasis in History or Social Science as their field of study.If no incoming freshman meets the above criteria, then the award can be made to any student majoring in Secondary Education with an emphasis in History or Social Science as their field of study. The recipient recommendations will be selected by the History Department Chair, and a faculty member in consultation with the Office of Admissions. more...

Bibbee Family Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships shall be awarded to students who meet the following criteria: Incoming Freshman majoring in Secondary Education with an emphasis in History or Social Science as their field of study.If no incoming freshman meets the above criteria, then the award can be made to any student majoring in Secondary Education with an emphasis in History or Social Science as their field of study. The recipient recommendations will be selected by the History Department Chair, and a faculty member in consultation with the Office of Admissions. The awards will be made in scholarship amounts based on funds available and number of students selected. Awards for this scholarship must be made or committed on or before the beginning of the fall semester of any academic year. more...

Bill Jones Family Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by an anonymous donor to honor the late Bill Jones. Awarded on the basis of grade level classification and cumulative UNA GPA. Priority is given to upperclassmen. more...

Biology Academic Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by the University of North Alabama Department of Biology. Scholarships shall be awarded to students who accept the scholarship with the intent of fulfilling the guidelines of the scholarship during the academic year for which the funds are awarded. Recipients of the scholarship must be a graduating high school senior with a score of 28 on the ACT. Recipients must be a full-time student majoring in Biology (Professional, General, Cellular and Molecular, Environmental, or Marine). more...

Biology Academic Scholarship Fund

This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student majoring in biology with a minimum 3.0 UNA GPA. more...

Bobbie Hurt Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by faculty and alumni of retired assistant profession of journalism, Bobbie Hurt. She joined UNA in 1979 and fostered the career paths of many students who entered the journalism field. Ms. Hurt began teaching after spending 17 years in the news media. She served as a reported for the Times Daily in Florence, Nashville Banner and commercial Appeal in Tennessee, and the Birmingham News. She was the Sunday editor of the Altus, Oklahoma Times, editor of The Cache (a regional magazine in Fairbanks, Alaska) and news director of WOWL-TV, Florence.
Ms. Hurt organized and served as the first president of the North Alabama Women’s Press Association. She was vice president of the Alabama Women’s Press Association and vice president of Alabama Media Women. Ms. Hurt attained a bachelor of arts degree from UNA in 1976 and a master’s from the University of Alabama in 1978.
Recipients shall be full time students with priority given to students majoring in Communication. more...

Bobby E. And Sarah Irons Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by the former mayor of Florence, AL, Bobby E. Irons and his wife, Sarah Irons. First preference will be given to students graduating from Waterloo High School. Second preference will be given to students transferring to UNA from Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) who graduated from Waterloo High School. Third preference will be given to students transferring to UNA from NWSCC. more...

Bonnie Dell Treece Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by David Treece in honor of Bonnie Dell Treece. This scholarship is open to students of all majors, however, preference shall be given to those whose career goals include working with individuals who have disabilities. more...

Books-A-Million/T. S. Stribling Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Books-A-Million to honor T.S. Stribling. The name T. S. Stribling stirs mixed emotions for some natives of the Tennessee Valley area. This native son of the South was a true literary maverick. He was a Pulitzer Prize winning author who helped lead the way for other Southern authors to write critically about their homeland. He is arguably one of the most important residents to ever live in Florence, Alabama, and the most esteemed graduate of the University of North Alabama.In 1902, T. S. Stribling continued his formal education by enrolling in the Florence Normal School. This was the forerunner of the present University of North Alabama. After two years of study, Stribling graduated from the Normal School in 1903. In 1917, Stribling became a reporter for the Chattanooga News. In that same year, he converted one of his short stories into a novel entitled, Cruise of the Dry Dock. It was published by Reilly and Britton of Chicago, Illinois. By 1920, he had returned home to Clifton and continued writing short stories which were published in “pulp” magazines like American Boy, Argosy, and Adventure.
This same year, Stribling began work on the novel Birthright. It dealt with social issues and race relations in the South. Birthright was first published as a serial in Century Magazine in 1921. Century would also publish it as a novel in 1922. The protagonist of the novel was an educated mulatto male who tried to survive in a small Southern town filled with racial prejudice. The setting of the novel was Hooker’s Bend which was modeled after the author’s hometown of Clifton. Many years after its publication, Stribling identified his work as “the first realistic novel of Negroes written in this country since Opie Read produced My Young Master.”
In 1924, the famous black director Oscar Micheaux adapted Birthright into a silent film. Part of the uniqueness of Micheaux’s work was his use of an all-minority cast. Fifteen years later with the advent of talking film, Micheaux would remake the same movie into a talking version.
Over the next few years T. S. Stribling published a string of novels. East is East was his third novel. It was published in 1922 by the Frank A. Munsey Company of New York. The following year Fombombo was published by Century Publishing Company. It’s successor was Red Sand, which was published by Harcourt Brace of New York in 1924. Stribling’s sixth novel was Teeftallow. Published in 1926, it became his first best seller in addition to being a critical success. Teeftallow was well received by critics in America and England. However, Southern critics were hostile to the manner in which Stribling dealt with some of the South’s social issues. Mr. Stribling would later adapt this novel into a Broadway play called “Rope.” Rope was limited to thirty- two performances at the Biltmore Theater in New York. Over the next several years, T.S. Stribling continued writing novels which dealt with a myriad of political and social issues. Some of these novels included Bright Metal (1928), Strange Moon (1929), Clues of the Caribees (1929), and Backwater (1930). All of these novels were published by Doubleday Publishing Company.
In the 1920’s and 30’s, T.S. Stribling was America’s foremost author. He sold more books than any author between the two world wars. The former Florence resident even outsold his leading contemporaries, William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway. Stribling is credited with being at the vanguard of the Southern Literary Renaissance. Critics acknowledge his work as paving the way for other Southern writers to directly address the pressing social and political issues which faced the region. While he was ostracized in much of the South, the work of this former Florence resident has played an important role in both literature and social progress. The private papers of T. S. Stribling were given to the Tennessee State Library and Archives after his death. These papers include his correspondence, travel journals, short stories, literary contracts, reviews, and rough drafts of his novels. A copy of this Stribling collection has been donated to the University of North Alabama. It is available for viewing at UNA’s Collier Library along with a permanent display case of collectibles from Mr. Stribling’s life. Framed copies of the certificate which T. S. Stribling received for winning the Pulitzer Prize have been donated and are available for viewing at Collier Library and the Florence Public Library.
Recipients of this scholarship shall be full-time students majoring in English. more...

Brian And Jane Hinson Current Use Scholarship

Recipients of the scholarship must meet the following qualifications; (first priority) from a low income family; (second priority) an overall 2.5 or greater GPA in high school or college, whichever is· most recent; (third priority) a first generation college student. Scholarships may be renewable for subsequent years. more...

Brub Hamilton Memorial Scholarship For Educators

This scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in education with a minimum 3.0 UNA GPA. more...

Camelot Residence Hall Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by the Pauline Gravelee Women’s Golf Tournament Steering Committee. Recipients of the scholarship must have a GPA of 2.80 or higher, have attained the classification of sophomore at the time of the award and reside in a UNA Residence Hall. Applicants for the scholarship must submit a short essay of 500 words discussing how living in UNA Residence Hall enhances his/her college experience. more...

Campbell Accounting Alumni Endowed Scholarship In Honor Of Walter And Sharon Campbell

This endowed scholarship was established by the College of Business and the Accounting Department at the University of North Alabama to honor Dr. Walter M. Campbell III and Dr. Sharon Campbell. Dr. Campbell was an accounting professor at the University of North Alabama for 17 and one half years from 1994 until 2011. Dr. Sharon Campbell has been an accounting professor at the University of North Alabama for over 23 years. The recipient recommendations will be a student majoring in accounting and those students will be selected by the Accounting Scholarship Committee. Preference will be given to a student in the graduate accounting program who has received their undergraduate degree from UNA in accounting. It is also preferred that the student plans to earn a CPA license. Accounting students entering their senior year of undergraduate study are also eligible for consideraition. more...

Campbell Accounting Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Dr. Walter and Dr. Sharon Campbell. Dr. Walter Campbell was an accounting professor at the University of North Alabama for 17 and one half years from 1994 until 2011. Dr. Sharon Campbell has been an accounting professor at the University of North Alabama for over 23 years. Recipients shall be Accounting majors, undergraduate or graduate, have completed Intermediate Accounting I, with the grade of A or B; and are U.S. citizens. The recipient will be selected based on such qualities as character, scholastic achievement, professional potential, and willingness to be of service to others. A GPA of 3.5 in upper-level accounting courses is preferred. more...

Carl Putteet Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Robert Redd to honor the memory of Carl Puttett. Scholarships shall be awarded to full time undergraduate students who have demonstrated financial need and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to a student majoring in the biological sciences. If one or more students do not meet the aforementioned criteria, preference will be given to a student pursuing an education in the College of Arts and Sciences. more...

Carol W. Wood Academic Achievement Award Endowed Fund

This endowed scholarship was established by Carol W. Wood and Dr. Freddie W. Wood. Dr. Freddie W. Wood loves the dedication of the University of North Alabama to its students and the community. Therefore, it is his wish to honor his wife with an endowment in the English/Language Arts at UNA. Selections for the scholarship will be based solely upon academic achievement without regard to financial need. Entering freshmen may be considered, based upon high school performance and scores on standardized test. Existing students must demonstrate a 3.0 or better GPA. more...

Caroline Morgan Neisler Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor the late Caroline Morgan Neisler. Ms. Neisler spent the first three years of her college career at UNA with the Lions volleyball team. She transferred to Samford University her senior year to play with the Bulldogs. She passed away at the age of 21 from acute myeloid leukemia. The recipient of the scholarship should be a volleyball player that has exhausted her athletic eligibility and working to complete her undergraduate degree. The recipient must have demonstrated leadership skills, exhibited a passion for competition and represented the University of North Alabama in a positive manner. The recipient must also have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. If no volleyball players meet these criteria, the recipient of the scholarship preference will given to a female athlete from another sport. The scholarship will be awarded for one year. more...

Carolyn Eckl Eck Math Education Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Ms. Carolyn Eckl Eck. A lifelong resident of Lauderdale County, Alabama, Carolyn Eckl Eck received three degrees from this university. In 1965, she received a Bachelors’ degree with a double major in mathematics and chemistry from Florence State College; in 1974, she received a Masters’ degree in mathematics education from Florence State University; in 1978, she received an EDS degree in educational leadership from the University of North Alabama. She began a forty-two year career in public education in 1965 at Russellville High School where she taught for one year. In August, 1966, she began teaching mathematics at the newly opened Bradshaw High where she remained until 2004 when Coffee High and Bradshaw High consolidated to become Florence High School. She taught at Florence High School until 2007 when she retired. Mrs. Eck was also an adjunct professor at Northwest Shoals Community College and at the University of North Alabama. Awards and honors she received include Alabama Secondary Teacher of the Year, Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching, and Tandy Technology Scholar. Since retirement, she taught part-time for one year at Shoals Christian School. Her husband passed away in 2009 and she continues to live on the farm on which she grew up. She presently tutors students in mathematics and is involved in the lives of her five grandchildren.
Recipients of this scholarship shall be full time students who have been classified as sophomores or higher who are enrolled full-time in the University with a grade point average of 3.0 and are pursuing a degree in mathematics and secondary education with the declared intent to be become a math teacher at the secondary level. more...

Carter Ashton Wooden Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Dr. Teresa Leonard to honor the memory of Carter Ashton Wooden. Recipients must be sophomore pre-nursing major or junior or senior nursing major. Preference to student with professionally confirmed learning disability, such as dyslexia or dyscalculia with GPA of at least 2.5. Documentation required. If no student with a learning disability applies, then junior or senior nursing student with 3.0 GPA. more...

Catherine Goode Moeller Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Dr. Michael B. Moeller to honor Catherine Good Moeller. Recipients of this scholarship shall be a full-time student making satisfactory progress toward graduation, enroll in at least one art course for both fall and spring semesters, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all art courses, or its equivalent, taken at UNA, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all courses taken at UNA and submit their art portfolios for yearly review for continuous eligibility. more...

Cathy Summerford Malone Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Cathy Summerford Malone. The recipient may be an incoming freshman with at least a 4.0 GPA from an accredited high school. The recipient may be a transfer student with at least a 3.8 GPA if transferring from a community college or another university. The recipient may be a Registered Nurse who is enrolling in the Online Nursing Program with at least a 3.7 GPA. It is the intent of the donor that the awardable amount not be split between two or more recipients, but that one student receive the scholarship award. more...

Cdpa, Pc Accounting Scholarship & Student Support

This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student in accounting with a minimum 3.0 UNA GPA. more...

Celestine Martin Mitchell Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by William H. Mitchell, in memory of his mother. Recipients shall be full time students from Lauderdale County, Alabama, or Lawrence County, Alabama. Each scholarship is for one academic year only. more...

Central Mississippi Alumni Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship should be awarded to an incoming freshman student or transfer student who demonstrates financial need. The recipient should have a minimum ACT score of 22 and an overall GPA of 3.0. First priority will be given to students from the counties served by the Central Mississippi Alumni Association. Second priority will be given to qualified students from the state of Mississippi at large.
Preamble
A small group of UNA alumni in 2016 decided to establish this scholarship out of their great love for the university and appreciation for the experiences they had had there. Many of these alumni had originally hailed from the Shoals area but had moved to the Jackson, Mississippi area. At UNA, they had studied and made new friends with some even finding life-long mates. These relationships and academic pursuits resulted in successful careers, rich experiences, and fulfilling lives that had benefited others in a variety of ways.
With a keen awareness of the transformative power of a university education, these alumni wanted to share such opportunity with others through providing this scholarship. Thus, they gave generously to create it and also conducted a fund drive to reach their goal. They agreed that the scholarship should go to someone with potential to appreciate the opportunity for such education and to benefit from it.
To the recipient(s) of this award: You have been chosen for this scholarship because you have already shown evidence of an ability and desire to learn. We hope you will study hard, learn more, form friendships, participate in activities, and find a field that fascinates you. Above all, we hope that you will develop your talents so that your gifts can meet the great needs of this world.
Central Mississippi Alumni Association Board Members: Jeanne Wells Cook, Mike Byers, Patty Beard Byers, Dr. Jeff Fletcher, Kathy Walker Fletcher, and Mary Wakefield. more...

Chadwick Mcfall Barber Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Ms. Ola Barber to honor her son 1st Lt. Chadwick McFall Barber, who made the ultimate sacrifice when he was killed in action in the Republic of Vietnam in 1969. Recipients must be a participant of the ROTC Program who have demonstrated outstanding leadership. more...

Charles E. Carr, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Charlotte O. Carr to honor and preserve the memory of her loving husband. Charles E. Carr, Jr. enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a professional educator, both in the classroom and in the library. After an early career in various teaching positions, including high school choral and band director and supervisor of elementary music in Illinois, he arrived at the University of North Alabama, where he served with distinction for eighteen years. He joined UNA in 1973 as an Instructor in Library Science and eventually attained the position of Assistant Professor and Director of Media Services and Learning Resources Center prior to his death in 1992.
Recipients shall be full time juniors or seniors enrolled in the Department of Music, who have expressed their intention to become music teachers and are taking the professional education component for teacher certification and who maintain at least a 2.75 grade point averages. more...

Charles N. Martin, Jr. Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is funded by Mr. Charles N. Martin, Jr. Scholarships will be awarded to students with financial need from primarily rural areas and posses high motivation and desire to better themselves. Preference to graduates from the following counties:
(1) Alabama – Colbert, Cullman, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Walker, Winston.
(2) Tennessee – Giles, Hardin, Lawrence, McNairy, Wayne
(3) Mississippi – Alcorn, Benton, Itawamba, Marshall, Prentiss, Tishomingo more...

Charles W. Richmond Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Dr. Charles W. Richmond, former professor of chemistry at the University of North Alabama. Recipients of this scholarship shall be full time students majoring in chemistry. more...

Charlotte Hellums Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor Charlotte Hellums, former guidance counselor at Red Bay High School. Recipients of the scholarship must meet the following qualifications: the first priority will be given to students who are graduates of Red Bay High School with no major institutional aid and with 3.0 high school GPA, the second preference will be given to student who resides in Franklin County, Alabama, with 3.0 high school GPA. more...

Charlotte Y. And Albert E. Williams Memorial Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor the late Charlotte and Albert Williams. Mr. Williams was a manager of Listerhill Employees Credit Union. Ms. Williams served as president/CEO of Listerhill Credit Union from 1994 to 2002. She was very involved in the community and had served on the foundation board of Shoals Community College; member, Florence/Lauderdale Tourism Board; member, President’s Cabinet, University of North Alabama; chair, advisory committee, UNA President’s Cabinet; co-chair, Coby Hall Decorators Show House; Festival of Trees Committee, UNA; member, Shoals Chamber of Commerce; and board member, American Cancer Society. Recipients of the scholarship must be pursuing a degree in the College of Business and have demonstrated financial need. more...

Chemistry And Industrial Hygiene Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by faculty members of the Chemistry and Industrial Hygiene Department. Recipients shall be full time students enrolled in the department of Chemistry and Industrial Hygiene who have demonstrated potential for success through scholastic achievement and who have financial need. more...

Chris Quillen Memorial Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by the Florence Main Street Program to honor the memory of Christopher Lane Quillen. Musician and University of North Alabama student Chris Quillen was killed in an automobile accident during the early morning hours on May 26, 1996, after playing a concert the previous evening in from of 10,000 fans on Court Street in downtown Florence, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, some of Chris’ friends sent cash memorials of over $1700, which became the foundation of the Chris Quillen Memorial Fund.
Chris was an enthusiastic music teacher and encouraged several young people to take up instruments. With guidance from family and friends, the Chris Quillen Memorial Fund evolved into an annual summer music camp for local children 8 to 12 years old, who lack the means for music lessons. These children are introduced to guitar, bass, and percussion by local musicians over a three-day period. The Florence Housing Authority sponsors any child living in one of its housing developments or assisted under its house choice voucher program.
By the end of 2002, the Chris Quillen Memorial Fund had raised over $10,000, which has now been contributed to established the Chris Quillen Memorial Endowed Scholarship, the first endowed scholarship fund in the history of the commercial music program offered at the University of North Alabama. The dedication of the local commercial music community to establishing this fund is a reflection of Chris’ own dedication to music. Therefore, it is only from within the community of entertainment industry that an individual may be eligible for this scholarship.
Recipients of this scholarship shall be students in the UNA Department of Entertainment Industry. High academic achievement shall not be a criterion for selection. Preference given to applicants who demonstrate need for financial assistance to undertake their internships. more...

Clara Devaney Box Memorial Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by R. Glenn Box to honor his mother, Clara Devaney Box. Ms. Box was born in 1893 in the Central community in Lauderdale County, Alabama. She attended Lovelace School in the Central Community, State Normal College, and then graduated from Florence State Teachers College (now The University of North Alabama) in 1939. After passing the state examination for teaching in 1912, she began her career at Ebenezer School in the Greenhill community in Lauderdale County. Ms. Box soon married and left teaching to raise five children, all of whom attended Florence state Teachers College.
In 1928, she returned to teaching and taught primary grades in Colbert County. In 1940 she joined the Tuscumbia School District and retired from that district in 1957. Ms. Box passed away in 1986 at the age of 93.
Recipients shall be full time students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education. more...

Clark Warren Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Garry and Sharon Warren, along with their son Brad Warren to honor the memory of their son Clark Warren. Clark was ten years old when he died of cancer. Clark and his family moved to Florence in 1987, when his father assumed the position of Dean of Library Services (later, Dean of Information Technologies). Within six weeks of the move, Clark was diagnosed with cancer. While battling the disease for two years, he received much encouragement from the University of North Alabama family. On December 13, 1989, Clark died and was buried in Martin, Tennessee. Clark’s brother, Brad, graduated from the University of North Alabama in 2000, with a degree in marketing. During that time, Brad benefited from scholarships from the University and the College of Business.
The criteria fro this scholarship has major significance for all members of the Warren family. Recipients of this scholarship shall be full-time students who are (1) entering their junior year w/major in Marketing, (2) deemed marginally eligible for enrollment as incoming freshmen based on HS grades, entrance exams (3) have achieved academic success beyond that predicted by conditions of admission. more...

Claudia Jeanette Marsh Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Rebecca J. Marsh in memory of her niece, Claudia Jeanette Marsh. Recipients shall be full time students who have earned their high school diplomas through a GED program more...

Claudia Vance Ross And Tom Ross Foreign Languages Current Use Scholarship

The scholarship is to be awarded to incoming freshman at the University of North Alabama. Recipients must have a minimum overall high school GPA of 3.5 and be majoring in a foreign language. Preference shall be given to applicants who have demonstrated academic excellence in a foreign language and financial need based on the current and future need-based guidelines of the University. The scholarship may be renewable for up to four years of a recipient’s undergraduate education provided the recipient maintains a minimum cumulative UNA GPA of 3.5 and continues to major in a foreign language. more...

Clifford And Bessie Soedt Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by William D. Johnson to honor Clifford and Bessie Soedt. The purpose of this scholarship will be to assist deserving young men and women who at pursuing an education at the University of North Alabama. Recipients of this scholarship shall be full-time students who have a minimum GPA of 2.50. more...

Clyde W. Anderson Memorial Endowment

This endowed scholarship was established by The Anderson Foundation and family of Clyde W. Anderson. In 1917, 14-year-old Clyde W. Anderson of Florence dropped out of school and began delivering newspapers to help support his family after his father’s death. Anderson soon learned of complaints from northern construction workers building nearby Wilson Dam that they could not get their hometown newspapers. Seizing a business opportunity, Anderson coordinated with northern newspaper publishers and the railroads to ship a number of these papers to Florence, where he sold them from a crude newsstand built from piano crates. Within a few years, his profits allowed Anderson and his brother to invest in their first book store in downtown Florence. Charles C. Anderson, Clyde’s son, inherited the store in 1950 and began expanding it into a chain of bookstores that were incorporated under the name Bookland in 1964. In the 1970s, Bookland continued to expand into shopping malls that were springing up all over the Southeast. By 1980, the company boasted 50 stores, and Charles Anderson had also established a book and periodical distribution business. Charles’s sons, Charles Jr. and Clyde B., began working in both the bookstores and the wholesale business. In 1988, Bookland acquired Gateway Books, a chain of stores based in Knoxville, Tennessee, and doubled the size of the company, but 27 of 50 stores were closed later because they were underperforming. Charles Anderson Jr. took the excess books and fixtures and opened the first of the company’s superstores in 1988 in Huntsville. In 1992, the company officially changed its name to Books-A-Million, Inc., and went public on the NASDAQ exchange with an initial stock offering of 2.6 million shares at $13 per share. By 1993, Books-A-Million had 113 stores across the Southeast, including approximately 84 Bookland stores and 29 Books-A-Million superstores.
Priority shall be given to incoming freshman or transfer student who are children of employees of companies affiliated with or owned in large part by the Anderson family (Charles or Joel R Anderson and lineal decedents) including but not limited to Anderson Media, Books a Million, American Promotional Events, Anderson Press, CRG Holdings, Anderson & Anderson, including subsidiaries and affiliates. It is the donor’s intent to award scholarships to good students who may not have financial means or academic credentials to receive assistance otherwise. Recipients shall have composite ACT scores between 21 and 28. more...

Coach Ed Billingham Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by his friends, associates and most of all his former players to honor the name of this distinguished emeritus coach of The University of North Alabama to promote the education of outstanding students enrolled on a full-time basis at The University of North Alabama.
Ed Billingham served as head basketball coach for the Lions from 1949-1972 and led the Lions to two NAIA National Tournaments in 1960 and 1962. He posted a 249-312 record over his 24 seasons with the Lions, with his best single season mark coming in 1962 with a 17-9 record.
Coach Billingham coached one All-American in Dabbs Earnest and coached numerous players who became outstanding coaches like Wimp Sanderson, Bill Jones and John Bostick. He was a football, basketball and baseball standout at Fairmont State College (W. Va.) and he received his B.A. degree from Fairmont in 1941, majoring in mathematics and physical education. Received the Master’s Degree from Columbia University in 1947.
Eligibility of consideration shall therefore be open to all students of The University of North Alabama who have not been tendered another scholarship and whose character, leadership, and academic performance place them at the forefront of all students enrolled on a full-time basis at the University, with priority given to walk-on athletes. more...

Coby Stockard Brubaker Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established in memory of the late Florence resident for whom Coby Hall was named. The selection for this scholarship will be based on outstanding and strong scholastic performance during high school years as reported on resume for UNA Leadership Scholarship. more...

Coca-Cola Dream Challenge Scholarship

The Coca-Cola Foundation and the alumni and friends of the University of North Alabama have created the UNA/Coca-Cola Dream Challenge Scholarship Fund for first generation college students at UNA. The goal of the Coca-Cola Foundation is to make a real difference in the lives of students by making higher education dreams into reality. Students who meet the requirements for enrollment at the University of North Alabama will be eligible to apply for UNA/Coca-Cola Dream Challenge Scholarships if they meet at least one of the following requirements:
•Neither parent completed a baccalaureate degree
•Student resides in a single-parent home and this parent did not complete a baccalaureate degree
Scholarship award amounts may vary by academic year. Scholarship recipients will be known as “Coca-Cola Partners.” more...

Coffee High School Alumni Endowed Scholarship

Alumni from the classes of 1949, 1950, and 1951 at Coffee High School joined together and established this endowment. Recipients shall be graduates of Florence High School and preference shall be given to applicants with demostrated financial need and high academic achievement. Each scholarship is awarded for one academic year only. more...

Colbert County Alumni Club

This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman student from Colbert County with a minimum 2.75 high school GPA. more...

Colonel Paul R. & Jane M. O'mary Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Colonel Paul R. O’Mary. Recipients shall be full-time students. Priority will be given to incoming freshmen from the State of Alabama who plan to major in math, science or computer technology. It is the donor’s expressed wish that a candidate’s academic qualifications, take precedence over all other considerations in selecting a recipient. more...

Compass Bank Endowed Fund

The Compass Bank Endowed Scholarship was established as part of a strategic initiative to enhance educational opportunities for students at the University of North Alabama. This endowed scholarship is open to full time students of every major. Selection will be based on academic potential and financial need together with a 2.5 GPA. more...

Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. Endowed Scholarship

Recipients of the scholarship shall be full-time undergraduate students majoring in Mass Communication with an emphasis in Journalism and Digital Media Production who maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have stated a desire to pursue a career in radio. First preference shall be given to incoming freshmen who have a minimum 3.0 unweighted high school GPA. Second preference shall be given to current undergraduate students who have a minimum 3.0 UNA GPA. more...

Csis Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student majoring in computer science or computer information systems with a minimum 3.0 UNA GPA. more...

Cubs To Lions Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Dr. Priscilla Holland. Recipients of this scholarship shall be full time students who have demonstrated financial need. more...

D. Mitchell Self Memorial Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Jimmie Self to honor D. Mitchell Self, former president and general manager of WLAY radio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Recipients of this scholarship shall be full-time students with a GPA of at least 2.00. more...

Dan Hightower Memorial Culinary Current Use Scholarship

The scholarship will be awarded to full-time students majoring in culinary arts. Recipients must be classified as either a junior or senior and have a 3.0 minimum cumulative UNA GPA. more...

Daniel C. Harris Memorial Endowed Scholarship

James and Sharon Harris established the Daniel C. Harris Endowed Scholarship in honor of their son, who passed away in 2013 at the age of 38. Daniel Harris was a lifelong vocalist and 1998 graduate of the UNA music program, with a B.A. in Music Education. In addition to singing, he was also very active in the theatre and performed in a number of local productions. Recipients of the scholarship must demonstrate superior musicianship as vocalist with consideration to students with greater financial need. more...

Darwin D. Davis Current Use Scholarship

The intent of this scholarship is to pay as much toward full tuition as possible before adding additional recipients. First priority will be given to COBT students pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance. Second priority will be any students within COBT. more...

David And Brenda Webb Current Use Scholarship

Recipients of the scholarship are to be full-time students majoring in Earth Systems Sustainability with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. This scholarship will be renewable each year provided the student remains in the Earth Systems Sustainability program and maintains a 3.0 GPA on courses taken at UNA. The recipient recommendations will be selected by faculty of the Department of Physics and Earth Science. more...

David Brian Williams Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Robert and Jo Williams in memory of their son, David Brian Williams. Recipients shall be full time students. Each scholarship is for one academic year only. more...

David Muse Mathematics Endowed Scholarship

The recipient should be a full-time undergraduate student classified as either a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in mathematics with a minimum UNA GPA of 3.0. more...

Dawn Corine Allfrey Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Marion Gonnella Allfrey and William D. Allfrey in memory of their daugher, Dawn Corine Allfrey. Ms. Allfrey was a sophmore at the University of North Alabama when she passed away in an auto accident in 1984. Recipient will be an Athens High School senior. The scholarship is for one year and is not renewable. more...

Deborah Bradd And John Poloney Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship should be divided evenly to provide scholarship support to two separate students. For the initial award, the scholarship recipients will be students who have demonstrated financial need, be classified as a junior, have a UNA GPA of 3.0 or higher, who graduated from a high school in AL, and are majoring in business management. Additionally, the scholarship is renewable and should be awarded for the recipient’s senior year provided that they continue to meet the criteria. If there are no students meeting this criteria who are majoring in business management, the scholarship may be awarded to any other students in the COBT meeting all other criteria. Further, should the distributions exceed the amount of full tuition, the amount will be split and four scholarships will be awarded. This process will continue in perpetuity every time the distributions to the scholarship recipients exceed the full cost of tuition. more...

Deborah Lee Shaw Alumni Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship should be awarded to an incoming freshman who is a son or daughter of an UNA graduate. The recipient should have a 3.0 high school GPA and ACT score of 22. Preference shall be given first to a student from Hardin County High School in Savannah, TN. If one cannot be found, then any incoming freshman student meeting the aforementioned criteria may be selected. more...

Decatur/Morgan Co. Alumni In Memory Of Thomas, Alline And Joann Harrison Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by the Decatur/Morgan County UNA Alumni Club to honor the memory of Thomas, Alline, and Joann Harrison. Ms. Joann Harrison was a graduate of Florence State University now known as the University of North Alabama with a degree in Spanish. While at UNA, she received the Keller Key for Scholarship and the Turris Fidelis for Leadership. She was also awarded a Master of Arts Degree in Spanish and English and Ed.S. Education Specialist degree in English and Spanish from Peabody College. Ms. Harrison taught Latin and Spanish for one year at Cullman High School, Spanish and English for nine years at Decatur High School and was a Professor of English and Literature for 20 years at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
The scholarship will be awarded to students who are incoming freshmen who have declared a major in the College of Education and Human Sciences, are graduates of a Morgan County High School, and demonstrate financial need based on the current and future need-based guidelines of the university. more...

Delony Family Endowed Scholarship

Susan G. Delony Management Trust established the Delony Family Endowed Scholarship Fund. The scholarship will be given to students with a minimum high school GPA of 3.00. A preference will be given to students from Colbert County. more...

Delores & Weldon Cole Honors Endowment

This endowed scholarship was established by Delores and Weldon Cole to encourage the kind of academic excellence and work ethic that served both of the Coles so well in their student days at Florence State College (predecessor to UNA). Recipients of this scholarship shall be in the Honors Program. more...

Dennis R. And Betty H. Balch Cross-Disciplinary Endowed Scholarship

The Dennis and Betty Balch Endowed Scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate students who meet one of the following UNA GPA minima: 3.3 overall UNA GPA or 3.5 UNA GPA over the past two semesters. Recipients must be full-time students pursuing a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences with a minor from the College of Business or pursuing a degree in the College of Business with a minor from the College of Arts and Sciences. more...

Department Of Geography Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by William R. Strong for the purpose of assisting and promoting the education of deserving full-time students in the College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Geography at the University of North Alabama. Recipients shall be full-time junior or senior year students pursuing degrees at the College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Geography. more...

Donald H. Patterson Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor the late Lauderdale County, AL Circuit Judge Donald H. Patterson. Recipients shall be an incoming freshman student who has demonstrated academic merit and financial need. more...

Dr. Arthur Elrod And Ivy Jane Furman Elliott Distinguished Memorial Scholarship

This fund will provide scholarship assistance to Spanish speaking students from South America. First preference will be for students who attended Colegio International in Asuncion, Paraguay. Second preference will be to Spanish speaking students who attended a K-12 school in Paraguay. Third preference will be Spanish speaking students from South America. more...

Dr. C. William Foster Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by the UNA English Department to honor Dr. C. William Foster. Dr. Foster was the Department Chair for over thirty years at the University of North Alabama. Recipients of this scholarship shall be full-time students with special preference given to English and Professional Writing majors, followed by applicants with Language Arts majors. more...

Dr. Donald H. And Kathleen Roush Endowed Scholarship

First priority will be given to a student who is an incoming full-time freshman student majoring in biology (professional, general, cellular and molecular, environmental, or marine) with a score of 28 or higher on the Science Subtest of the ACT or SAT equivalent. If the first priority is not available, second priority will be given to a full-time student majoring in the above sciences who has a 3.00 overall cumulative GPA and a 3.5 cumulative GPA in biology. more...

Dr. Ernestine Bady Davis Outstanding Pma Student Current Use Scholarship

Recipients of the scholarship must have been in the Presidential Mentors Academy (PMA) for a minimum of 2 years and have a minimum cumulative UNA GPA of 3.0. more...

Dr. Frank B. Mallonee Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor Dr. Frank B. Mallonee. He received his Bachelor of Science and Masters Degree in Political Science from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and his doctorate from Emery University. Dr. Mallone̕e spent his entire career as a political science and history professor at the University of North Alabama, in Florence, Alabama. He was a beloved teacher who was passionate about instilling his love of political science and history on his students. His influence on students extended beyond the walls of the classroom. A former student stated “He helped so many young people to grow and develop into the best adults they could be. His students owe so much to him.”
He received the University of North Alabama’s Outstanding Service Award in 1984 for his high standards of academic excellence and his sense of intellectual honesty. He was known as an entertaining and spirited lecturer and speaker. More importantly, he is remembered for imparting knowledge on hundreds of students. His remarkable legacy in the classroom earned him the University of North Alabama’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Recipients of this scholarship shall be full-time students with a preference given to rising seniors who are pre-law majors and who have indicated a strong interest in attending law school. more...

Dr. Jean L. Johnson Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Dr. Jean L. Johnson for the purpose of assisting and promoting the education of deserving full-time students at the University of North Alabama. Recipients of this scholarship shall be students majoring in English Education and must have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0. more...

Dr. John B. Rice Endowed Scholarship

Funds available will be distributed equally for scholarships for the College of Nursing and the College of Arts and Sciences. Recipients should be UNA students pursuing a degree in nursing or allied health professions. more...

Dr. Joseph C. And Elisabeth J. Thomas Chemistry Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships shall be awarded to a student who is a chemistry major and maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0. Recipients of the scholarship must have demonstrated financial need based on the current and future need based guidelines of the University. more...

Dr. Laurentis Barnett Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship should be awarded to full-time students at UNA. First preference should be given to students in the pre-dentistry program, with a UNA GPA of 3.00 or higher, who have demonstrated financial need based on the current and future need-based guidelines of the University and are first-generation college students. Second preference will be given to students in the pre-dentistry program, with a UNA GPA of 3.00 or higher, who have demonstrated financial need based on the current and future need-based guidelines of the University. Third preference will be given to students majoring in science, with a UNA GPA of 3.00 or higher, who have demonstrated financial need based on the current and future need-based guidelines of the University and are first-generation college students. more...

Dr. Linda Sirten Lewis Endowed Scholarship Fund

This endowed scholarship was established by Dr. Linda Sirten Lewis. Recipients of this scholarship must be an undergraduate or graduate (Alternative A) student pursuing a degree that leads to secondary teacher certification and awarded during the internship semester. Preference shall be given to students with a GPA of 3.25 or higher and majoring in mathematics education or science education (all fields). more...

Dr. O. Oscar Beck Mathematics Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship should be awarded to full-time students majoring in mathematics and a have a minimum 3.0 cumulative UNA GPA. more...

Dr. R. Keith Absher Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Preference shall be given to applicants who have declared marketing as a major and have a 3.0 GPA. Second preference shall be given to applicants who have declared accounting as a major and have a 3.0 GPA. more...

Dr. Robert H. Mckenzie Endowed Scholarship

This fund will provide scholarship support to incoming students to the University of North Alabama. This scholarship should be awarded to a first-generation college student. more...

Dr. Thomas F. "Whitey" Hall Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor the memory of Dr. Thomas F. “Whitey” Hall. Recipients must be second-year or above full-time students with minimum 3.0 GPA, may be transfer students with 3.0 GPA from previous school. Recipients must be majoring in Secondary Education with the teaching field of Biology or in Biology with an interest in Botany. Application must be accompanied by a 250-word essay explaining the applicant’s interest in plants. more...

Dr. Tom E. Moore Memorial Music Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Elizabeth F. Moore to honor her late husband, Dr. Tom E. Moore, former professor at the University of North Alabama. Recipients of this scholarship shall be full time students with first priority given to students majoring in music. The second priority shall be given to students with a minor in music or a major in theatre. more...

Dr. W. T. Mcelheny Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor the memory of Dr. W.T. McElheny. During his 33 years at UNA, he made a lasting impact on countless young men and women. “Dr. Mac” and his wife came to Florence, Alabama in 1950, he was the Director of Student Personnel for what was then Florence State Teachers College. He retired in 1983 as Vice President for Student Affairs. In the intervening years, his accomplishments included establishment of the counseling center and placement service, bringing Greek organizations to campus, and development of the Summer Orientation and Advance Registration (SOAR) program. He helped plan and design the “Towers” complex- Rivers and Rice men’s and women’s dormitories and their cafeteria- Bennett Infirmary, the first apartments for married students, and the Student Union Building. His responsibilities encompassed all aspects of student life, including residence halls, student government, food services and campus organizations. During his tenure at UNA, Dr. Mac received numerous professional honors. In addition to the Outstanding service Award, he was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters and Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1983.
Recipients of this scholarship shall be graduates of the UNA College of Education, who attended the College of Education for all or substantially all of their undergraduate courses while maintaining at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and shall be enrolled full-time in the College of Education as a first-year graduate student. more...

Drummond Family & Human Environmental Sciences Alumni Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by John H. Drummond for the purpose of assisting and promoting the education of deserving full-time students at the University of North Alabama. Recipients of the scholarship shall be full-time students who are majoring in human environmental sciences. more...

E. B. Norton Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor the former President of the University of North Alabama, Dr. Ethelbert Brinkley Norton. Recipients shall be full time student who has demonstrated academic merit and financial need. more...

E. L. Culver Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Ezra Lee Culver. With a fourth grade education, Ezra Culver employed his own innovative concrete process in major 20th century projects. His construction experience included work on Yankee Stadium, Lincoln Tunnel and the Florida Keys bridges. Recipients of this scholarship shall be full-time students who demonstrate financial need. more...

E.S. Robbins Corporate Scholar

This scholarship should be given to a full-time student(s) majoring in Culinary Arts with a minimum UNA GPA of 2.50. more...

Earl Edwin Carter Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Dr. Teresa Leonard to honor the memory of Earl Edwin Carter.
The University Of North Alabama Anderson College of Nursing will award one (1) Earl Edwin Carter Memorial scholarship annually to a MSN student that has an interest in professional writing and publications. The scholarship is awarded each fall semester and divided over three semesters.
Part time and full time Anderson College of Nursing MSN graduate students interested in writing or publications are eligible to receive this scholarship. Students must maintain enrollment status each semester. A cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 is required.
Graduate faculty and administration will evaluate the scholarship application and essay based on content grammar and style. Criteria for the essay include the following:
• The essay must describe your interests in professional writing and publications. How was your talent developed? In what way will attaining an MSN degree assist you in achieving your professional goals for writing and publication?
• Type-written according to American Psychological Association (APA) format (related to margins, spacing, font, etc).
• Approximately 350 words. more...

Economics And Finance Faculty Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student majoring in economics or finance with a minimum 3.0 UNA GPA. more...

Eddie Frost Student-Teacher Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by friends of the late Mayor Eddie Frost for the purpose of assisting and promoting the education of deserving full-time students in the College of Education at the University of North Alabama. Two awards per academic year shall be awarded, one for Elementary Education and one for Secondary Education. One recipient for the fall student internship, while the other will be student teaching in the upcoming Spring semester. Recipients must have at least a 3.5 GPA and preference to students involved in the community. more...

Edith Hand Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by John H. Drummond, Sr. to honor Edith “Edie” Hand. Edie Hand is a businesswoman, speaker, media personality, filmmaker, international author, and mom. She has authored, co-authored, or assisted in the development of more than 20 books. Her personal titles include inspirational books, cookbooks and novellas. The business world knows Edie for her many acts of kindness and as a lady that knows how to pay life forward. Edie has starred in national commercials, daytime television soaps, and has hosted numerous radio and television shows nationwide. She has been the CEO of Hand N’ Hand Advertising, Inc. since 1976 while actively involved in the Alliance for Women in Media (formerly known as American Women in Radio & Television) for more than 40 years. Additionally, Edie is a long standing member of the Alabama Broadcasters Association, and is also a member of the Nashville Women in Film & Television.
She is the founder of The Genuine Pearl Girl Society, and the Edie Hand Foundation, which was created after the loss of her three young brothers and her numerous battles with cancer. Edie’s mission is to help make life better for others. The foundation helps to benefit The Children’s Hospital of Alabama, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, and assists with education and supplies for orphans in Asia through the Ramini Kids Foundation.
She is a 40 year veteran in developing radio, television, and film projects. Edie’s family heritage is rich in song writing, acting, and music from the Hood-Hacker Presley family and her legendary cousin, Elvis Presley. Edie’s recent venture, Hand ‘N Hand Entertainment, Inc. develops films, music projects, and television programming. Their first film project was a documentary, The Last Ride, based on her novella, The Last Christmas Ride, which premiered in the fall of 2016.
Edie is an alumnus of the University of North Alabama, and her son, Linc Hand, lives in Hollywood, California while she resides in her Alabama based home.
Recipients shall be full-time students with primary consideration given to students who are at the Sophomore level, majoring in Theater, with a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5. more...

Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship #2

This endowed scholarship was established by Bank Independent to honor the late Edward Fennel Mauldin. Mr. Mauldin spent his early childhood on the family farm and peach orchard near Hapersville, Ala. He moved to Leighton in 1938 after the death of his mother to make his home with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Delony Fennel. Mr. Fennel was his namesake, guardian and his father’s lifelong friend. He graduated from Colbert County High School in 1944. At the age of 17, Mr. Mauldin volunteered for the U.S. Navy and was accepted into the Officer Aviator Training Program. He attended Newberry College in South Carolina and the University of South Carolina as a part of this program. He was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. He later attended Auburn University, but returned home to farm in Colbert and Lawrence counties in Alabama after the death of Mr. Fennel.
Mr. Mauldin was a partner in Preuit and Mauldin Farms, Gin and the International Harvester Dealership in Town Creek, Ala. Since 1954, while continuing to farm, Mr. Mauldin has served as the Chairman and CEO of Bank of Leighton, First Colbert Bank and First Colbert National Bank. In 1975 he organized The Bank of Florence and in 1982 merged it with First Colbert National Bank to become Bank Independent, where he served as Chairman until his death.
The recipients of this scholarship must meet the following qualifications: the recipient must be a first generation college student, resident and graduate of a high school of Colbert, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Franklin, or Morgan Counties in the state of Alabama. This scholarship may be renewed for up to five years of a recipient’s undergraduate education provided the recipient meets or maintains the above mentioned criteria as long as the student maintains a minimum 2.0 GPA. more...

Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship #5

This endowed scholarship was established by Bank Independent to honor the late Edward Fennel Mauldin. Mr. Mauldin spent his early childhood on the family farm and peach orchard near Hapersville, Ala. He moved to Leighton in 1938 after the death of his mother to make his home with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Delony Fennel. Mr. Fennel was his namesake, guardian and his father’s lifelong friend. He graduated from Colbert County High School in 1944. At the age of 17, Mr. Mauldin volunteered for the U.S. Navy and was accepted into the Officer Aviator Training Program. He attended Newberry College in South Carolina and the University of South Carolina as a part of this program. He was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. He later attended Auburn University, but returned home to farm in Colbert and Lawrence counties in Alabama after the death of Mr. Fennel.
Mr. Mauldin was a partner in Preuit and Mauldin Farms, Gin and the International Harvester Dealership in Town Creek, Ala. Since 1954, while continuing to farm, Mr. Mauldin has served as the Chairman and CEO of Bank of Leighton, First Colbert Bank and First Colbert National Bank. In 1975 he organized The Bank of Florence and in 1982 merged it with First Colbert National Bank to become Bank Independent, where he served as Chairman until his death.
The recipients of this scholarship must meet the following qualifications: the recipient must be a graduate of the University of North Alabama with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.0 entering into a Master’s degree program at the University of North Alabama; the recipient must be a first generation college student, resident and graduate of a high school of Colbert, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Franklin, or Morgan Counties in the state of Alabama. This scholarship may be renewed for up to two years of a recipient’s graduate education provided the recipient meets or maintains the above mentioned criteria as long as the student maintains a minimum 2.5 GPA. more...

Effie Pool Sherrod Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Sherry Sandlin to honor the memory of her mother, Effie Pool Sherrod. Born and raised in Trinity, Alabama, Effie was the youngest of eleven children. One of Effie’s brothers gave Effie the price he received for a cow, which provided enough money for her to support herself for three months attending Florence State Normal School in 1915. At the age of 18, Effie “graduated” after three months at Florence State with a certificate that enabled her to take a job teaching in a one-room school that went all the way to twelfth grade. Effie married Floyd Sherrod in 1918 and was a lifelong educator.
Recipients of this scholarship must meet the following qualifications: pursuing an undergraduate degree in mathematics and a minimum GPA of 3.50 more...

Elaine Bailey Augustine Endowed Scholarship

First preference will be given to Honors College students majoring in studio art which includes Ceramics, Digital Media, Painting, Photography, and Sculpture. Second preference will be given to a student majoring in studio art which includes Ceramics, Digital Media, Painting, Photography, and Sculpture. more...

Eleanor Parks Gaunder Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by the faculty of the University of North Alabama Department of English to honor the memory of Dr. Eleanor Parks Gaunder. For over twenty-six years, Dr. Gaunder was a valued friend, an esteemed colleague , and an indispensable mentor to the faculty of the Department of English at the University of North Alabama. Her remarkable dedication to her students, to the Department of English, and to the University of North Alabama was quickly recognized by anyone who had a conversation with her.
Dr. Gaunder’s forty-year teaching career took her to Menlo Atherton High School, Atherton, California, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, and, finally, to the University of North Alabama.
During her tenure at the University of North Alabama, Eleanor received many honors, including the Phi Kappa Phi Award for teaching excellence. An important characteristic for any successful teacher, of course, is the ability to encourage students to do their best. One group of students that Eleanor particularly encouraged was returning women students. She felt a connection to all of her students, but she had an affinity for women students who returned to graduate student after a pause in their formal education, having followed a similar path herself. Dr. Gaunder retired as Professor Emerita of English in 2005.
Recipients of this scholarship shall be enrolled as full time students who are resuming their education after an absence of at least five years and preference shall be accorded to women. more...

Elise Christine Denton Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Elise Christine Denton was a graduate of the University of North Alabama, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in May 2010. While at UNA, she played two years of soccer for the UNA Lions, worked several on and off campus jobs, and made a huge number of life-long friends. Immediately after graduating, Elise began her career at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN, and was there for the next six years – most of that time as a labor and delivery nurse. During her tenure at St. Thomas, Elise was considered a talented, conscientious, and caring nurse and had assisted in the delivery of 417 babies. According to her patients, coworkers, and management staff, Elise “raised the bar” of nursing care in how she performed her duties with professionalism, high standards, and kind-heartedness. Elise also loved to travel and for that reason, she decided to resign her position in the summer of 2016 and pursue a travel nursing career. Tragically, Elise lost her life just days before she was to leave for her first travel nursing assignment in Seattle, WA.
Elise spent her time well on this Earth. She taught us to embrace joy and laughter, to pursue our dreams, and to work really hard. She showed us how important it is to make someone smile, to push through disappointment, to practice our talents, and to love people. It is our hope that this scholarship will honor Elise’s memory by awarding recipients who demonstrate the same hard-working spirit, integrity, and enthusiasm in everything they do. May this award be a stepping stone for those pursuing dreams of their own. Two of Elise’s favorite quotes were:
“The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly without fear for newer and richer experiences.” – by Eleanor Roosevelt
“Second star to the right and straight on ’til morning.” – by J.M. Barrie, from Peter Pan
In memory of Elise, may your life’s journeys be as joyful as your destinations.
Recipients of this scholarship shall be full-time undergraduate students who have been accepted into the nursing program and have shown a commitment to service. Preference shall be given to students who have demonstrated financial need. The scholarship may be renewable for the duration of a recipient’s undergraduate education provided the recipient meets or maintains the above mentioned criteria. The recipient recommendations will be selected by the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions Scholarship Committee in consultation with the Office of Student Financial Aid. more...

Elizabeth Craig Hill Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor the late Elizabeth Craig Hill. She was an English professor at the University of North Alabama from 1967 to 1980. Recipients of this scholarship must have demonstrated financial need and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to upperclassman majoring in English. more...

Elizabeth Gains Mann Alumni Legacy Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Elizabeth Gaines Mann. Ms. Mann was a 1931 graduate of Florence State Teachers College with a degree in mathematics education. This scholarship shall be awarded to a full time student who’s parent or parents graduated from the University of North Alabama. more...

Ellie Richardson Mitchell Endowed Music Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor the memory of Ellie Richardson Mitchell. Mrs. Mitchell was born in Athens, Alabama, in 1920. She was particularly concerned with youth and tutored dyslexic children, belonged to the Maude Lindsey Free Kindergarten Club and taught preschool Sunday School. She is a former member of the Muscle Shoals District Service League, UNA President’s Cabinet, Florence Study Club, National Society of the Colonial Dames in America and numerous other social and charitable organizations.
Recipients of this scholarship must be full time students majoring in music. more...

Elliott Mitchell And Clark West Gender Inclusive Housing Scholarship In Memory Of Patti Sue Mathis

The distributions of the Elliott Mitchell and Clark West Gender Inclusive Housing Scholarship in Memory of Patti Sue Mathis will provide funds for a single room for one student each semester in a Gender Inclusive Housing Pod. more...

Eula Ethel White Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by the children of Eula Ethel White to honor and express their love for their mother for her lifetime of devotion to them. Recipients shall be graduates of Brilliant High School, Brilliant, AL., or lineal descendants of Eula Ethel White regardless of high school, without regard for major. If Brilliant High School ceases to exist, graduates of other high schools who live within the Brilliant city limits or within the surrounding county and would have attended Brilliant High School, preference to applicants with C average who may not qualify for scholastic merit, but who shows promise and potential to succeed. The scholarship is for one academic year, however, prior recipients may reapply. more...

Eunice And George Hoffmeister Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Eunice and George Hoffmeister for the purpose of assisting and promoting the education of deserving full-time students at the University of North Alabama. Recipients shall be full-time, non-music-major students who wish to include college-level piano instruction in their curriculum, and who, on evaluation by the faculty of the Department of Music, demonstrate sufficient aptitude and previous experience to benefit significantly from college-level piano instruction at UNA. more...

First Generation Student Current Use Scholarship In Honor Of Bob And Kay Stegall

Recipients of the scholarship are to meet the following criteria: Must be an incoming freshman who is a first generation student. This scholarship is renewable for three years as long as the student maintains the minimum requirements from the university to be eligible for the scholarship. more...

Florence Rotary Club Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by the Florence Rotary Club for the purpose of assisting and promoting the education of deserving full-time students in the College of Business at the University of North Alabama. Recipients shall be students at the College of Business who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship and character as exemplified by the philosophy, mission, and goals of the Rotary International and the Florence Rotary Club. more...

Frances P. And James C. Barber Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Gay Barber Voss to honor Frances and James Barber. This endowed scholarship is open to full time students of every major. Selection will be based on academic potential and financial need together with a 2.5 GPA. more...

Frances Sims Mckenzie Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This fund will provide scholarship support to students classified as a junior or senior, in good academic standing, majoring in elementary education. First preference should be given to students from Fayette County, AL. Second preference should be given to students from Tuscaloosa County, AL. Third preference should be given to a resident of the state of Alabama. Fourth preference should be given to students meeting the classification and major listed above from outside the state of Alabama. more...

Francie Martin Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Betty L. Martin to honor the memory of her daughter, Francie Martin. Francie Martin was born on October 7, 1948. She was a sweet young lady who shared interests in horseback riding and girl scouting as well as other typical activities with her mother. At the young age of 13, while undergoing elective surgery to correct a spine abnormality, she had a reaction to the general anesthesia- Malignant Hyperthermia. Little was known of this hereditary condition in those days and Francie died during the surgery. After the devastating loss, Betty Martin did much toward setting up a a communication network among doctors so that Malignant Hyperthermia is more recognizable and less deadly today. Recipients of this scholarship shall be full time students who are pursuing an education at the University of North Alabama in Biology or other Sciences. First priority will be given to students who are graduates of Florence High School or Brooks High School. Second priority will be given to students who are pursuing a major in the department of biology or the department of physics and earth science who are graduates of another high school in Lauderdale County, Alabama. Third priority will be given to students who are pursuing a major in the department of biology or the department of physics and earth science who are graduates of a high school in Colbert County, Alabama. Fourth priority will be given to students who are pursuing a major in the department of biology or the department of physics and earth science who are graduates of another high school in the state of Alabama. more...

Frank Hughes Condon, Jr. Memorial Football Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Deborah L. Condon in memory of her late husband, Frank Hughes Condon, Jr. Mr. Condon was a four-year letterman and linebacker at the University of North Alabama from 1979-82. He was a started on UNA;s first Gulf South Conference championshop football team in 1980. Mr. Condon continued to love UNA Football throughout his life and was an avid supporter of the team and the University. Recipients shall be selected by the head football coach and Department of Athletics and the Office of Student Financial Services. Recipients must have graduated from an Alabama high school and play defense. Renewable for up to four years of a recipient’s undergraduate education provided the recipient meets or maintains the above mentioned criteria. more...

Frank Mosier Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by the Department of Theatre to honor the memory of Frank Mosier, a distinguished actor and director in both professional and Shoals Area theatre. Recipients shall be a graduating senior minoring in Drama who enrolls in graduate studies in Drama upon graduation from UNA. more...

Franklin A. Lenfesty American Chemical Society Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by the Wilson Dam Section of the American Chemical Society for the purpose of assisting and promoting the education of deserving full-time students at the University of North Alabama. Recipients shall be full-time students majoring in chemistry with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. more...

Fred Hendon Music/ Elementary Education Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor the memory of Fred Hendon. While working at Reynolds Metals Co. he went to school at Florence State College to earn his education degree. He taught in the Florence City School system before being appointed Principal of Harlan School in 1981. He served as Choir Director of Central Baptist Church, Valley Grove Baptist Church and Underwood Baptist Church. Fred led the community choir at the 1999 Tony Evans Crusade. From that event, the Shoals Praise and Worship Choir was born and in 13 years has grown to 200 members. He was also a “headstrong” father figure to all his chosen family, who loved him as much as he loved them. He was a man who knew how to lead and guide all those he was associated with in such a way that he was never intrusive. For Fred, life was to be lived and he lived his life to the fullest.
Recipients of this scholarship shall be full time students pursuing a degree in Elementary Education with at least a 3.0 GPA. more...

Fred L. And Jane Hattabaugh Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Dr. Fred Hattabaugh, former Dean of the College of Education. Recipients shall be full-time Juniors or Seniors in the College of Education that are in good academic standing and have financial need. more...

Gabel-Cox Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Doris Gabel Cox Welch. Doris Gabel Cox Welch was a Florence native and UNA (then Florence State College) graduate. Doris had a distinguished teaching career throughout Alabama in many different institutions. In 1999, she also received a Fulbright Scholarship for her study of the Art and Culture of Turkey. Doris established this endowed scholarship to help UNA provide its brand of personalized art education and produce more empowered members of the community. Recipients of this scholarship shall be full-time students enrolled in the Department of Art with declared majors in the fine arts with a minimum 2.75 GPA. more...

Gail Mcgouirk Bell Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Gail McGouirk Bell. Recipients of the scholarship must meet the following qualifications: first priority will be given to students who are from Wayne County, Tennessee and pursuing a major in primary education. If one or more students do not meet the first priority, second priority will be given to students who are from Wayne County, Tennessee and pursuing a major in education. If one or more students does not meet the first or second priority, third priority will be given to students who are from Wayne County, Tennessee pursuing a master’s in education. more...

Geneva Hill And Martin & Mabel Cooper Posey Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Bernice Posey Land in honor or her parents Martin and Mabel Cooper Posey. Recipients shall be full-time students of any major with preference to those who reside in Madison County, Alabama. Selection will be based on academic potential and financial need together with a 2.5 GPA. more...

Geology Scholarship Fund

This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student majoring in Sustainability with a minimum 3.0 UNA GPA. more...

George E. And Cora C. Broman Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Marilyn B. Tallman to honor her parents. Recipients shall be students who have demonstrated potential for success through grades and gradate school entrance examination scores in the College of Business who are pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree. more...

George H. Gibbens Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by William F. Pepper to honor George H. Gibbens. Recipients shall be full-time students in the Physical Education Department of the College of Education at the University of North Alabama. more...

George Lindsey Cinematic Arts Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship shall be awarded to students majoring in Cinematic Arts and Theatre. Students should have a GPA of 3.0. Consideration may be given to incoming freshman students with this major who have a minimum 3.0 high school GPA. more...

George Lindsey Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor the life of George Lindsey. George Lindsey was born in Fairfield, Alabama on December 17, 1928 and grew up poor in the small town of Jasper, Alabama. He spent most of his childhood at his grandparents home and frequented the local movie theater where he was enthralled by movie cowboys such as Hopalong Cassidy and Bob Steele. George displayed a penchant for entertaining at an early age and would do anything for laughs. He was voted “funniest boy” throughout his high school years. At the age of 14, he saw a production of Oklahoma! in Birmingham and knew then that he wanted to be an actor.
George also became interested in football and the sport gave him an opportunity to advance his education. After brief stays at Walker Junior College in Jasper, Alabama and Kemper Military School in Boonville, Missouri, he later won a football scholarship to Florence State Teachers College (now the University of North Alabama). George was popular in college and in addition to quarterbacking the Lions football team, he also was active in theater (where he finally got the chance to perform in Oklahoma!), and various other clubs and organizations. His major was biological science and physical education and he graduated in 1952.
Following his graduation from UNA, George joined the Air Force and was based in Orlando, Florida. There he worked as a recreations director and spent his spare time producing entertainment shows, doing stand-up comedy and acting in a local theater group.
George returned to Jasper and George was hired as a coach/history teacher at Hazel Green High School near Huntsville, Alabama. After a year of teaching, George decided to move to New York where George could study with Helen Hayes at the American Theater Wing.
Times were tough, but George was doing something that he really loved. He studied voice and diction, classics, and body movement and ballet. He completed the program and got the lead role in the class graduation play. Following graduation, George hit the streets and began looking for work. He did bit parts in local productions and some work as a stand-up comedy in clubs and dinner theaters. His big break came a few months later when he was picked by director Joshua Logan for a major role in the play All American. The play ran for three months and after the close, George received another off-Broadway role in a play called Wonderful Town.
George dreamed of working in Hollywood and in 1962 when Wonderful Town ended its run in San Francisco, he headed for Los Angeles. He signed with the William Morris Agency and began to get roles on television shows such as The Rifleman, Twilight Zone and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour. He also got a part in the feature film Ensign Pulver.
George’s most famous role, however, was that of Goober in the popular TV series The Andy Griffith Show. George had initially read for the role of Gomer Pyle, but fellow Alabamian Jim Nabors was eventually chosen for that part. When Nabors was given his own show, the producers approached George about playing Goober, Gomer’s cousin. Thus began a fruitful five years on one of the most popular running series ever on television. Following the cancellation of The Andy Griffith Show, most of the major actors reprised their roles in Mayberry R.F.D., a spin-off of The Andy Griffith Show.
George expanded his talents following Mayberry R.F.D. by recording a comedy album in Nashville called “Goober Sings”. It was in Nashville that he was approached to continue the character of Goober in the popular television variety show Hee Haw. It would prove to be a successful venture for George and he would work with Hee Haw for the next 20 years. In addition to Hee Haw, he also appeared in numerous guest roles and Disney movies.
George Lindsey has always been interested in helping others and his humanitarian achievements over the years have been notable. He has raised more than 1 million dollars for the Special Olympics. For 17 years, he conducted the George Lindsay Celebrity Golf Tournament in Montgomery, Alabama which raised money for mentally retarded children. He also helped raise funds for an aquatic center for the Alabama State Hospital for the Mentally Retarded. More information about George Lindsey’s contribution to sports in Alabama is available at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
In 1992, UNA presented Lindsey with a honorary doctor of humane letters degree.
In 1998, he helped establish the George Lindsey/ University of North Alabama Television and Film Festival. It is an annual event that provides young filmmakers the opportunity to show their work and learn more about the filmmaking industry. Through his contacts in the entertainment industry, he has been able to bring in as featured artists such luminaries as Ernest Borgnine and Tom Cherones.
George Lindsey died on May 6, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee following a brief illness. He was 83. He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in his hometown.
Recipients of this scholarship shall be full-time students who are at the Sophomore level, who are majoring in Theater and who have earned a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5. more...

Gilbert Melson Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Ronnie Flippo to honor the memory of Dr. Gilbert R. Melson. This endowed scholarship is open to full time students of all majors. Selection will be based on academic potential and financial need together with a 2.5 GPA. more...

Gladys And Basil Morris Permanent Endowment Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Dr. Barry K. Morris, Professor in the Department of Economics and Finance for 34 years, including 16 years as Chair of that department, to honor the memory of his parents, Gladys and Basil Morris. The recipients of this scholarship shall be full time students who are pursuing a major in economics and/or finance. more...

Gladys Shepard Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Dr. Jim Davis to honor former Theatre Professor Gladys Shepard. Recipients of this scholarship shall be incoming freshmen who have declared their major as theatre. New students must have an ACT composite score of 20 and a high school GPA of at least a 3.0 or other institution from which they are transferring. more...

Gosa-Lindley Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Lewis Edwin Gosa and Carolyn Lindley Gosa to honor the memory of their parents.
H.H. Gosa (1908-1967) was a native of Lamar County, Alabama. Thelma Parker Gosa (1917-1981) was a native of Clay County, Alabama. They were married in 1938 and three children were born to their union. Two world Wars and The Great Depression, coupled with the fact that they were from farm families, denied them the means to pursue an college education; however, all three of their children received post-secondary educations.
J.S. Lindley (1910-1971) and Estelle Tucker Lindley (1919-2005) were natives of Morgan County, Alabama. They were married in 1938. The did not have the opportunity to attend college. J.S. Lindley was a member of Darby’s Rangers in World War II and was severely wounded in combat, losing a leg and sustaining other wounds, necessitating a two-year-long hospitalization in Utah before returning home. Four children were born to their union.
The Gosas and Lindleys possessed a profound sense of the value of an advanced education. They sacrificed long and hard to ensure each of their seven children post-secondary educations. Their laborious efforts literally may have contributed to their shorter than normal life spans; however, each lived long enough to see their dreams materialize. Their Christian faith, impeccable integrity and ideals of excellence greatly inspired and facilitated each of their children to pursue lofty goals.
Preference will be given to a student who has graduated from Fayette County High School and has declared a major in Education in the College of Education and Human Sciences. If there is no student who meets both criteria, they the scholarship is to be awarded to any graduate from Fayette County High School who plans to attend the University of North Alabama. If no student is planning to attend from Fayette County High School, then the award shall be made to any student who is in the College of Education. more...

Grace & Howard Roberts Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor Grace and Howard Roberts. Recipients of this scholarship shall be full-time students enrolled in the Honors Program with financial need. more...

Grace Foundation Current Use Scholarship

Scholarships shall be awarded to student(s) who accept the scholarship with the intent of fulfilling the guidelines of the scholarship during the academic year for which the funds are awarded. The recipient recommendations shall be selected by the Anderson College of Nursing in consultation with the Office of Student Financial Services. Recipients of the scholarship must meet the following qualifications: Students will have been accepted into the Anderson College of Nursing and include students enrolled in the RN to BSN or the RN to MSN tracks who possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need as determined by the need-based guidelines of the university. Students shall demonstrate excellence of character and service to others, which may include students who participate in the Nursing Study Abroad Program that provides free medical care through clinics in various communities. The awards will be made in scholarship amounts based on funds available and number of students selected. The scholarship may be renewable provided the recipient meets or maintains the above mentioned criteria. Awards for this scholarship must be made or committed on or before the beginning of the fall semester of any academic year. more...

Grace Foundation Excellence Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships shall be awarded to student(s) who accept the scholarship with the intent of fulfilling the guidelines of the scholarship during the academic year for which the funds are awarded. The recipient recommendations shall be selected by the Anderson College of Nursing in consultation with the Office of Student Financial Services. Recipients of the scholarship must meet the following qualifications: Students will have been accepted into the Anderson College of Nursing and include students enrolled in the RN to BSN or the RN to MSN tracks who possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3 .0 and demonstrate financial need as determined by the need-based guidelines of the university. Students shall demonstrate excellence of character and service to others, which may include students who participate in the Nursing Study Abroad Program that provides free medical care through clinics in various communities. The awards will be made in scholarship amounts based on funds available and number of students selected. The scholarship may be renewable provided the recipient meets or maintains the above mentioned criteria. Awards for this scholarship must be made or committed on or before the beginning of the fall semester of any academic year. more...

Grady Liles Endowed Scholarship For Una Athletics

This endowed scholarship was established to honor the late Grady Liles. A long-time Lion fan and supporter, Liles served as president of the UNA Sportsman’s Club for almost 30 years. He was also the creator of the Harlon Hill Trophy, the NCAA Division II College Football Player of the Year. The scholarship shall be awarded to students who are incoming freshmen athletes in consultation with the Athletic Director and the Athletics Department, the Office of Financial Aid in accordance with NCAA financial aid legislation. The scholarship is for one academic year and not renewable. more...

Greater Birmingham Area Alumni Club Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by the Greater Birmingham Alumni Club. Recipients of this scholarship shall be incoming freshmen graduating from a high school in Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, or St. Clair counties of Alabama. more...

Greater Montgomery Alumni Endowed Scholarship

The recipient recommendations will be selected by the Office of Admissions in consultation with the Office of Student Financial Aid. The awards will be made in scholarship amounts based on funds available and number of students selected. Recipients of the scholarship shall be incoming freshmen graduating from a high school in Montgomery, Elmore, Macon, Bullock, Lowndes, or Autauga counties of Alabama. more...

Gregory K. Engle Memorial Endowed Scholarship

The Scholarship recipient shall be the Student Government Association President and the award will be made during the year in which the recipient serves as Student Government Association President. more...

Gregory Paul Risner Beginning Teacher Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by former UNA professor Gregory Paul Risner. Recipients of this scholarship shall be senior elementary education majors with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on all work attempted at UNA. Recipients must also be completing their last semester of coursework prior to student teaching or completing their student teaching. more...

H. A. Flowers Scholarship Endowment

This endowed scholarship was established by Dr. Alan Flowers and Tommy Flowers to honor their father Hubert A. Flowers. H.A. Flowers was the long time head of the physical education and athletic programs. He was also the basketball program’s first coach. Recipients of this scholarship shall be full-time students who will be Juniors or Seniors during the academic year in which the scholarship is awarded. Further, priority shall be given to students with financial need who are majoring in physical education and preparing to teach at the Elementary or High School level. more...

Hal Self Student Athlete Post Graduate Endowed Scholarship Fund

This endowed scholarship was established by the family of Coach Hal Self. Coach Self was hired in 1949 to bring football back to the UNA-then Florence State Teachers College- campus after a 20 year hiatus. He coached the Lions for 21 years, served as the athletics director for three years after leaving the field and was a member of the faculty until his retirement in 1984. In 33 years at the school, Coach Self never missed a day of work. Recipients of this scholarship must meet the following qualifications; first priority will be given to students who have played on scholarship for at least two years any varsity team and graduated and whose eligibility for scholarship has expired and enrolled as full-time post graduate student in any academic discipline at the University. more...

Harley T. & Ruth Kirby Huntsville/Madison County Alumni Club Endowed Scholarship

Recipients shall be incoming Freshmen who are graduates of a high school in Huntsville, Madison, or any Madison County, AL schools including home-schooled students who demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students whose academic interest include science, technology, engineering or math. more...

Harlon Hill Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor Harlon Hill. A native of Killen, AL, Hill played football and graduated from UNA (then Florence State Teachers College) with a bachelor of science degree in education in 1955. Hill was drafted by the Chicago Bears and became the first recipient of the Jim Thorpe Trophy as the NFL Most Valuable Player. In all, Hill played nine seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Detroit Lions. Following his professional football career, Hill because a public school teacher and coach at Brooks High School in Killen, eventually becoming the school’s principal. In 1986 the NCAA named its Division II College Football Player of the Year award the Harlon Hill Trophy in his honor. Hill was inducted into the Lauderdale County Sports Hall of Fame, the Helms Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame and the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. This scholarship shall be awarded to the University’s top student athlete during senior his/her year. The recipient must plan to attend graduate or professional school. more...

Harlon Hill Golf Classic Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established from proceeds from the Harlon Hill Golf Classic Tournament. This endowed scholarship is open to full time students of every major. Selection will be based on academic potential and financial need together with a 2.5 GPA. more...

Harold C. And Peggy Nan Sisson Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships shall be awarded to students who are recognized in the athletic department as a student-athlete as a current football player and who have applied for and are eligible for financial aid up to the maximum aid allowed under NCAA rules. The scholarship/s may be renewable for up to four years of a recipient’s undergraduate education provided the recipient meets or maintains the above mentioned criteria and maintains a 3.0 UNA GPA. more...

Harriet And George T. Mueller Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Dr. Clark D. Mueller, a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of North Alabama for 30 years. Recipients of this scholarship shall be full time students who are juniors or seniors pursuing a major in Political Science with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2. more...

Harriet R. King Hufstedler Modern Foreign Language Department Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Harriet Rogers King Hufstedler. Ms. Hufstedler was born June 27, 1912, and with the exception of the World War II years, lived in Florence all of her life. She was the only child of Virginia Irvine Sherrod and Benjamin Armstead Rogers, Jr. Her family was among the earliest settlers and developers of this area in North Alabama. Her father, uncle and grandfather founded Rogers Department Store. Her maternal family was instrumental in the development of the pioneer steamboat lines and railroad connections of the Shoals area. Ms. Hufstedler and her first husband, Madding King, raised their children at Irvine Place where five generations of her family had lived. Irvine Place is now known as Coby Hall, home of the Office of Admissions on the UNA campus. She was always interested in North Alabama’s treasured landmarks, many of which were associated with her Irvine, Foster and Watkins families, namely Courtview, now known as Rogers Hall, Hickory Place, Mapleton and, Irvine Place. Ms. Hufstedler was a graduate of Stuart Hall School in Staunton, Virginia and the Ogontz School in Rydal, Pennsylvania. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Florence, the Alamance Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Hypathian Literary Club, the Maud Lindsay Free Kindergarten Club, Kennedy Douglass Center for the Arts and the Shoals Master Gardners. Awards from this fund shall be used exclusively for scholarships for students in the Department of Foreign Language. more...

Harriett C. Edwards- Onstage Endowed Scholarship For String Music

First preference for the scholarship shall be given to an incoming freshman who will be a student of violin, viola, cello or string-based instrument at UNA with a minimum 2.8 unweighted high school GPA and at least the minimum accepted ACT score for admission to the University. Second preference shall be given to a current UNA student of the violin, viola, cello or string-based instrument with a minimum 2.8 cumulative UNA GPA. The recipient recommendations will be selected by the UNA Strings faculty, in consultation with the Office of Student Financial Aid. more...

Harvey And Joyce Robbins Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by the late Harvey Robbins and his wife Joyce Ann Robbins. Mr. Robbins was a highly successful industrialist and dedicated countless dollars and time toward revitalizing his beloved town of Tuscumbia, Alabama in his retirement. The recipients will be selected by committee Deshler HS principal, senior guidance counselor, Mayor of Tuscumbia, and rep from office of Student Financial Services. Students eligible to receive this scholarship must meet the following criteria:
(1) Graduate of Deshler High School (2) Incoming freshman, transfer student or current student (3) have demostrated financial need. The scholarship may be renewable for up to four years of a recipient’s undergraduate education provided the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 UNA GPA and has at least 24 credit hours per academic year. more...

Hassell Endowed Scholarship

The Hassell Endowed Scholarship was provided through the estate of Pauline Hassell Nicholson. Priority shall be given to students from Wayne County, Tennessee. more...

Heart Health Center Endowment

Recipients shall be full-time nursing students. Preference shall be given to nursing students pursuing careers in cardiac nursing. more...

Henry Floyd Sherrod Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Sherry Sandlin to honor the memory of her father, Henry Floyd Sherrod. He was a native of Colbert County, a graduate of the former Florence Norman College (now the University of North Alabama), and attended Peabody College, Nashville. He was an educator for many years and served as principal of schools at Eva and Woodville, Ala. He was in real estate after retiring from education. Recipients of this scholarship shall be full-time students enrolled in the College of Education with the intention of becoming an elementary or secondary school teacher. more...

Henry Grady Richards Memorial Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor the memory of the late Henry Grady Richards. Henry Grady Richards served as Principal of Gilbert Elementary School in Florence, Alabama from 1921 to 1964. This endowed scholarship is open to full time students of every major. Selection will be based on academic potential and financial need together with a 2.5 GPA. more...

Henry Muse Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman student majoring in secondary education or math with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA. more...

Herman And Mary Will Hicks Endowed Scholarship

Preference shall be given to an incoming freshman that has a 3.0 GPA and is a first generation student demonstrating financial need and is pursuing a degree in the College of Education. If there is no student within the College of Education, then any incoming freshman that is first generation with financial need is acceptable. more...

Hilda Mitchell Endowed Scholarship For The Arts

This endowed scholarship was established by the University of North Alabama National Alumni Association to honor Hilda Mitchell. Ms. Mitchell studied art as well as library science. She was helping the school system set of libraries in high schools across the county when was invited to teach at Florence State Teachers College, predecessor to UNA. By the time she retired in 1975, she was in charge of the program. During her lengthy career, Ms. Mitchell taught in many disciplines, including the specialized areas of calligraphy and antiquing and marbleizing techniques.
Recipients of this scholarship shall be full-time juniors and seniors enrolled in the Department of Art with declared majors in art with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Each applicant must submit two letters of recommendations from professionals, who can attest to the applicant’s artistic talents, personality and character; statement of artistic philosophy and career goals; and a folding-style portfolio of the applicant’s work. Preference shall be given to applicants who demonstrate high quality work in their portfolios, with consideration given to academic merit, talent, character and demonstrated achievement in art. more...

Hovey Reed Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Dr. Sue Wilson Reed, Dr. Hovey Reed’s wife. Recipients shall be full time students with a minimum 3.0 overall high school GPA, and demostrate financial need. more...

Humana Hospital Florence-Shoals Una Alumni Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Humana Hospital in Florence, Alabama in 1989. Recipients of this scholarship shall be full time students who are juniors or seniors in the Nursing Program with a minimum 3.0 GPA. more...

Huston Patton, Jr., Endowed Memorial Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor the memory of Huston Patton, Jr. Huston Patton was a graduate of Sheffield High School and a 1988 graduate of the University of North Alabama. At the time of his death, he was employed by the Chicago Board of Trade as a trader. This endowed scholarship is open to full time students of every major. Selection will be based on academic potential and financial need together with a 3.0 GPA. more...

Ima Dr. Royal E. Knight Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by the Muscle Shoals Capter of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), family members and friends to honor the life and work of Dr. Royal E. Knight. Dr. Knight served as the Chair of the Department of Accounting and Business Law at the University of North Alabama from 1981-1998. The first accounting professor in the department with a doctorate, Dr. Knight led the department in establishing a graduate accounting concentration in the MBA program. Dr. Knight was a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) who championed the field of management accounting by encouraging students and alumni to prepare for this challenging career. Dr. Knight was a great leader and friend to the University, the Muscle Shoals Chapter of the IMA, the accounting profession, and the Shoals community. He was greatly respected for his integrity, sterling character, and courage. Students and alunmi were motivated and uplifted by his words of encouragement and his example of facing advdersity with strength and resilience. The recipient recommendations will be selected by the Accounting Scholarship Committee. A candidate for this scholarship award must have min GPA 3.0 in undergraduate accounting courses. Preference will be given to graduate students pursuing the Accounting Concentration in UNA’s Master of Business Administration program, who have indicated an interested in management accounting, which could include a goal for CMA exam. In the event that an MBA student with an Accounting Concentration cannot be identified, The scholarship will be awarded to a senior accounting major. more...

Inez Holcombe Chandler And Vickie Charleen Parker Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Edwin R. Holcombe in memory of Inez Holcombe Chandler and Vickie Charleen Parker. Recipients of the scholarship must meet the following qualifications: First priority will be given to students who demonstrate need based on calculations from the Office of Financial Aid, and communications between the Office of Admissions and high school guidance counselors who have knowledge of deserving students. If one or more students do not meet the first priority, second priority will be given to students who demonstrate financial need and leadership qualities. If one or more student do not meet the first or second priority, third priority will be given to students who demonstrate financial need. more...

Institute Of Management Accountants (Ima) Lawrence H. Conwill Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by the Muscle Shoals Capter of Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) to honor retired Dean of the College of Business, Dr. Lawrence H. Conwill. Recipients of this scholarship must have declared accounting as a major, completed at least Intermediate Accounting I with minimum of B average, interested in a career in management accounting pursuit of the CMA professional credentials, be active participant in UNA accounting student organizations or in the Muscle Shoals Chapter of the IMA and have financial need. more...

Interdisciplinary Studies Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student majoring in interdisciplinary studies with a minimum 2.75 UNA GPA. more...

J. Earl Romine Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor former Florence assistant chief of police and Lauderdale County Sheriff, J. Earl Romine by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5. The endowed scholarship shall be awarded to a child of a law enforcement officer from Colbert, Franklin or Laurderdale counties. If a qualified recipient is not selected, the scholarship will go to the child of any law enforcement officer or to a UNA criminal justice major. more...

J. Noel And Rebecca Jean Glasscock Endowed Scholarship

First preference is given to students majoring in Education with a concentration in social science and planning to teach in P-12 schools. Second preference is given to students majoring in one of the social science disciplines. more...

Jack H. Moore Winston County Sciences Scholarship

First preference is for a student majoring in Biology from Addison High School. The second preference would be for a student majoring in on of the sciences from Addison High School. Third preference will be for a student majoring in Biology from Winston County. more...

Jack W. And Katherine J. Hoffhaus Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships shall be awarded to students who are enrolled in the Department of Art with declared majors in art or fine art and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75. Each applicant must submit two letters of recommendations from professionals who can attest to the applicant’s artistic talents and moral character. Applicants must also submit a work portfolio of high quality. Preference shall be given to students with Painting concentrations and graduates from a high school in Alabama. The recipient recommendations will be selected by the Chair of the Department of Art in conjunction with the Office of Student Financial Services. The awards will be made in scholarship amounts based on funds available and number of students selected. Recipients of the scholarship must have demonstrated financial need based on the current and future need based guidelines of the University. The scholarship may be renewable for up to four years of a recipient’s undergraduate education provided the recipient meets or maintains the above mentioned criteria. more...

Jackson County/Scottsboro Alumni Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman student from Jackson County with a minimum 2.75 high school GPA. more...

Jacqueline Osborne Endowed Scholarship For International Students

This endowed scholarship was established by Dr. Thomas R. Osborne to honor his wife, Jacqueline Osborne. Recipients of this scholarship must be international students enrolled at UNA in one or more courses on campus who have demonstrated financial need. The scholarship is not renewable but students may reapply for one additional year. more...

James And Mona Whitt Endowed Scholarship

First preference will be given to a College of Business student from Haleyville High School. Second preference will be for a Haleyville High School graduate. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA. more...

James Eddie Frost Memorial Scholarship/Florence Housing Authority

This endowed scholarship was established by friends of the late Mayor Eddie Frost for the purpose of assisting and promoting the education of deserving full-time students at the University of North Alabama. Recipients must be a current resident of Public Housing or participant under the Housing Choice Voucher Program, of the Florence Housing Authority, who has been in such residence for a minimum of two years prior to the date of the application. Applicant must expect to graduate from high school or receive a GED in the spring of the year of the application and must be planning to enroll at UNA the following fall; prior year applicants may reapply in succeeding years. Applications evaluated based primarily upon academic achievement, with consideration given to extracurricular and community activities. more...

James H. Tanner Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor the late James H. Tanner. Recipients shall be full-time students who have demonstrated potential for success and financial need. Preference first shall be give to student athletes who either are no longer eligible for athletic scholarship support or who are pursuing a graduate degree. If in a given year, such candidates are not available, then preference shall be given to students majoring in science such as biology, chemistry or physics. Each scholarship is for one academic year only. Prior recipients may reapply for this scholarship during subsequent years. more...

James P. And Carolyn Mccain Braly Memorial Endowed Scholarship

The scholarship will be designated for students who are majoring in science, technology, mathematics, engineering technology or pre-engineering. The only other requirement is that the scholarship recipient must maintain at GPA of 3.0 in their major field of study. more...

James Randal Holland Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by James E. Holland to honor the memory of his son, James Randal Holland. Born in Florence, Ala., on Feb. 9, 1955, Randal earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of North Alabama. He served as artist-in-residence at Sheffield High School and exhibited his art at Mud Island in Memphis, Tenn., the Helen Keller Festival, Arts Alive, Moulton Chicken and Egg Festival, Florence Renaissance Faire, Florence First Fridays, Stevenson Fine Art in Augusta, Ga., Gum Tree Festival in Tupelo, Miss., and the Pink Palace in Memphis. He also worked as resident potter in Branson, Mo. His passion was working with small children, teaching them basic pottery techniques.
Recipients of this scholarship must be full-time students majoring in art with a minimum GPA of 2.75. more...

James Ray Mccorkle Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Kathleen McCorkle Romine to honor the memory of her brother, James Ray McCorkle. This endowed scholarship is open to full time students of every major. Selection will be based on academic potential and financial need together with a 2.5 GPA. more...

James Shelby Clem Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships shall be awarded to students who are incoming Freshmen planning to major in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). The Office of Admissions in consultation with the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences will select the recipient. The awards will be made in scholarship amounts based on funds available. The scholarship may be renewable for up to four years of a recipient’s undergraduate education provided the recipient meets or maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0. more...

James V. Jolly Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by John D. Jolly. Recipients of the scholarship must meet the following qualifications; first priority- sight-impaired applicants; second priority- students with other physical disabilities; third priority- other special needs will be eligible to receive this scholarship. more...

Janice Gargis Myhan Endowed Scholarship

Recipients of the scholarship will have been admitted to the Elementary Education program. Recipients must be in good standing as a student having demonstrated leadership, a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and professionalism throughout their undergraduate program. Consideration will be given to students who have demonstrated financial need based on the current and future need based guidelines of the University. more...

Jb And Pearlie Mardis Goins Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Amelia Ross Bohn, Donna Ross Stephan and Dana Ross Coleman to honor their grandparents JB and Pearlie Mardis Goins. Recipients of the scholarship must meet the following qualifications; first priority will be given to students who are juniors, in good standing, pursuing a degree in Business Administration from the University of North Alabama. If one or more students do not meet the first priority, second priority will be given to students who are sophomores, in good standing, pursuing a degree in Business Administration from the University of North Alabama. If one or more students do not meet the second priority, third priority will be given to students who are pursuing a Master’s of Business Administration and are in good standing. more...

Jennifer Leigh Sunseri Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Kenneth and Ramona Kay Sunseri in honor of their late daughter, Jennifer Leigh Sunseri. First priority shall be given to Haleyville High School students majoring in Special Education to teach at the elementary or high school level. Second priority to students from Haleyville High School with community service and leadership qualities. more...

Jerry Mills Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Gene and Judy Hamby to honor their friend, Jerry Mills, a guidance counselor at Sheffield High School from 1990 to 1999. Recipients shall be a graduate of Sheffield High School enrolling as a full-time freshman. Each scholarship is for one academic year only. more...

Jerry Moore Billingsley Memorial Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor the memory of Jerry Moore Billingsley by his family. This endowed scholarship is open to full time students of every major. Selection will be based on academic potential and financial need together with a 2.5 GPA. more...

Jim And Sarah Mccarty Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Sarah McCarty to honor her late husband, Jim McCarty. First priority of recipients of the scholarship will be graduates of the Muscle Shoals city school system and also be a first-generation college student. Second priority will be given to a Muscle Shoals city school system graduate who is not a first-generation college student. more...

Jim And Sharon Harris Medical Missions Endowed Fund In Honor Of Dr. Willie Mae Jackson

This fund will provide financial support to students within the Anderson College of Nursing who participate in the Nursing Study Abroad program providing free medical care through clinics in various communities and countries. Recipients shall demonstrate excellence of character and service to others. more...

John And Ann Battcher Endowed Scholarship

First preference will be given to students majoring in Professional Management within COBT. Second preference will be given to students majoring in Entertainment Industry with an emphasis on Entertainment Business. more...

John And Gladys Gatlin Endowed Scholarship

Recipients of the scholarship will be selected by the College of Business. more...

John C. Martin Leadership Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded from the earnings of monies donated to UNA in honor of John C. Martin and is available to all eligible UNA students. The John C. Martin Leadership Scholarship was established in honor of John C. (Jack) Martin by family and friends.
This scholarship is to be awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding promise for enhancing the vitality of campus life through significant and diversified activities that include, but are not restricted to, leadership and service to the University.
To be eligible, applicants shall have completed a minimum of 48 hours at the University of North Alabama prior to the beginning of the academic year for which the scholarships will be awarded and must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.80 on a 4.00 system. more...

John Cassimus Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor the life of John S. Cassimus. John Samuel Cassimus was 11 years old when he moved from his native Greece to a new home in an exciting land filled with new friends, new ideas and new opportunities. Cassimus eventually settled in Florence, Ala., where he and his beautiful American bride, Gertrude Coffman Cassimus, opened what would become a cultural phenomenon on Huntsville Road in the Weeden Heights community on the east side of town. For more than 50 years, Cassimus Café and Grocery became a gathering place for loyal patrons from all walks of life. A typical lunch hour crowd might include everyone from politicians like Congressman Ronnie Flippo and former Gov. “Big Jim’’ Folsom to country singer George Jones, the Eagles’ Glenn Frey and members of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. “He always called it ‘The Store,’ and it was an institution,” according to Pat Pace of Muscle Shoals, the youngest of three Cassimus daughters who grew up working side-by-side in their parents’ café. “People loved his hamburger steaks, his chili, his stew and especially his half-and-half which was chili and stew mixed together. That became one of his signature dishes. I run into people every day who say they miss ‘The Store.’ They miss the food and the atmosphere,but they also miss my daddy – the man they called “Mr. John.”’
Recipients of this scholarship shall be full-time students in the College of Education with a minimum 3.0 GPA and preference given to a student who is a resident of the Weeden Heights Community. If none, then the award is to be made to a student in the Culinary Arts Program. more...

John Michael "Jack" Karnes Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by the University of North Alabama National Alumni Association to honor the late John Michael "Jack’ Karnes. On graduating from high school in 1996, Jack received the Dwight Collins Memorial Golf Scholarship from SCC and accepted a golf scholarship to the University of North Alabama, where he was later named to the All-Academic Team of the Gulf South Conference with a 3.81 GPa in the College of Business. Jack had two happy years at UNA, enjoying his new surroundings and the new friends he had made. He was an active member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. In September 1998, Jack was en route from Nashville to Shiloh Falls in Tennessee to play a practice round with his teammates when he was tragically killed in an automobile accident. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide continued scholarship support for student athletes whose eligibility has expired but have not yet completed their degree requirements. Former scholarship athletes within 30 hours of graduation with minimum 2.0 GPA are eligible to apply. Recipients are selected by the UNA athletic department. more...

John Paul White Entertainment Industry Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by John Paul White, Grammy-award winner and UNA graduate. Recipients of this scholarship shall be selected by the UNA Department of Entertainment Industry with the recipients demonstrating financial need. more...

John T. Doughty, Jr., Women's Athletics Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by MAJ (Ret.) John T. Doughty, Jr. Major Doughty had 30 years of military service, 14 of which were active in the Marine Corps and the Army. During that time, he rose from the rank of Private in the Marine Corps to Major in the Army. He had several overseas tours. He served one tour on Okinawa and one tour in the Mediterranean. He served two tours in Vietnam with one tour as an advisor to the Vietnamese, where he led eight companies of trucks with more than 500 vehicles. He also served two tours in Germany. On his first tour in Germany, he commanded an aircraft maintenance company and later a medium-truck petroleum company. He also supported eight Class 3 Petroleum Supply Points. During his second tour in Germany he was made the Contract officer for the 7th Army and was responsible for selecting and purchasing a new fleet of trucks for the 37th Transportation Group. John’s military educations included graduation from Officer Candidates’ School and the Command and General Staff College, as well as successful completion of the Air Transportability Course, Officer Advance Course, Organizational Maintenance Course, M.A.T.A. Cords Course, Language training in Vietnamese, Fields Grade Officer’s Refresher Course. Major Doughty also served many short active duty tours ranging in length from two to ten weeks to help various units with their preparedness. John graduated from Pennell Institute in Gray, Maine, earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Alabama, and a Master’s Degree from University of North Colorado. Scholarships will be limited to female students who are American citizens, classified as a junior or senior, who maintains a minimum 2.5 GPA and participating in one of the women’s athletic programs. The scholarship may be renewable for a recipient’s undergraduate education provided maintains the above mentioned criteria. more...

John T. Willis And J. S. Logan Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship is open to full time students of every major. Selection will be based on academic potential and financial need together with a 2.5 GPA. more...

John W. & Mary Holland Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor the late John and Mary Holland. Recipients of this scholarship shall be full-time students who are Biology majors holding a regular membership in Beta Beta Beta. more...

Johnny O. Long Student Athletic Trainer Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships shall be awarded to students who are recognized in the athletic department as a student athletic trainer. The recipient recommendations will be selected by the Athletic Department in consultation with the Office of Student Financial Services. The awards will be made in scholarship amounts based on funds available and number of students selected. The scholarship may be renewable for up to four years of a recipient’s undergraduate education provided the recipient meets or maintains the above mentioned criteria and also maintain a 2.5 GPA. Awards for this scholarship must be made or committed on or before the beginning of the fall semester of any academic year. more...

Jon & Rosie Cole Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by John B. and Rosie L. Cole. At least one scholarship annually will be awarded to a student from each of the four Colleges and as funds are available. more...

Joseph A. And Genevieve C. Matthews Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by the late Joseph A. and Genevieve C. Matthews. Commander Matthews was born in Vernon, AL in 1918 and graduated from Fairview High School in Cullman County in 1934 at the age of 15. He received his master’s degree from MIT in 1967. Commander Matthews joined the Navy in June of 1941 and served until his retirement on July 1, 1968. He then obtained a position at Walker College and was a member of the faculty until June of 1983. Recipients shall be full time students and preference shall be given in the following order to students from 1) Fairview High School in Cullman County, AL, Walker High School in Jasper, AL; 2) Lamar County High School in Vernon, AL. more...

Judy Mosley Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor Judy Mosley. Recipients shall be full-time students majoring in Elementary Education who have graduated from Sulligent High School in Lamar County, Alabama. more...

Julia G. Doss Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Alyce Brown to honor Julia G. Doss. This scholarship shall be awarded to nursing students who exhibit a strong commitment to the practice of nursing and the care of diverse populations. Recipients of the scholarship(s) must be admitted to the upper division traditional (non-accelerated) nursing program with at least a 2.50 GPA. more...

Junior League Of The Shoals

This scholarship shall be awarded to graduates of Colbert, Franklin, or Lauderdale County, who have a grade point average of 3.00 or higher, show financial need, an active volunteer, demonstrates a commitment in serving and empowering women in the Shoals and the UNA campus community, and is a descendant of a Junior League of the Shoals member. If there are no students who qualify, the second priority shall be given to graduates of Colbert, Franklin, or Lauderdale County, who have a grade point average of 3.00 or higher, show financial need, an active volunteer, demonstrates a commitment in serving and empowering women in the Shoals and the UNA campus community, and is a member of a UNA sorority. If there are no students who qualify, then third priority shall be given to graduates of Colbert, Franklin, or Lauderdale county who have a grade point average of 3.0, show financial need, an active volunteer, demonstrates commitment in serving and empowering women in the Shoals and UNA campus community, and utilizes services provided by Disability Support Services. more...

Justin R. Allred Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Justin R. Allred. Recipients must be full time students who are graduates of Brooks High School Killen, Alabama who has been diagnosed with dyslexia. Second priority, will be given to a graduate of Brooks High School, Killen, Alabama. If Brooks High School should ever ceased to exist, students who would otherwise graduated from Brooks High School, who now attend a merged high school, will be considered. The scholarship may be renewable for up to four years of a recipient’s undergraduate education provided the recipient meets or maintains the above mentioned criteria. more...

Kamala Kanuru Endowed Scholarship To Benefit Helen Keller Hospital Employees

This endowed scholarship was established by Dr. Das Kanuru to benefit the students of Helen Keller Hospital employees. Recipients of the scholarship must be employed by Helen Keller Hospital for a minimum of two years, or have a parent employed by Helen Keller Hospital for a minimum of five years, or its designated successor, in the even of a merger or acquisition of the hospital. Recipients must also have declared a major of nursing or allied health. more...

Kappa Alpha Psi Excellence Current Use Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to full-time undergraduate students who are current members in good standing in the Theta Upsilon chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi. Recipients shall be members who have achieved excellence in the classroom, in the fraternity, and in the community by maintaining a cumulative 3.0 UNA GPA, completed 10 community service hours, and have served in a position of leadership in the fraternity. The recipient recommendations will be selected by the officers of the Theta Upsilon alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi in consultation with the Office of Student Financial Aid. more...

Karen Pressnell Duncan Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Karen Pressnell Duncan, UNA class of 1977 and is open to full time students of every major. Selection will be based on academic potential and financial need together with a 2.5 GPA. more...

Kathy Dickerson Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established to honor the memory of Kathy Dickerson by friends and family. This endowed scholarship is open to full time students of every major. Selection will be based on academic potential and financial need together with a 2.5 GPA. more...

Kelly Houser Bigbee Memorial Scholarship

The Kelly Houser Bigbee Memorial Scholarship shall be administered in the best constituted practices used in institutions of higher learning. Scholarship shall be awarded to full time Nursing undergraduate students at The University of North Alabama who is pursuing a B.S.N. degree. The recipient must have obtained at least a B average in High School. more...

Kenneth T. And Kay W. Sunseri Endowed Scholarship

The recipient must be a graduate of Haleyville High School in Haleyville, AL. The recipient must be an incoming freshman, transfer student, and/or a current or re-admitted UNA student that maintains a 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale. more...

Kimbrough Accounting Scholar Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman who is pursuing a degree in Accounting. Priority will be given to a student that has significant financial need and is the first generation from their family to attend college. A minimum ACT score of 25 is required. more...

Kitts Family Scholarship For Elementary Education

This scholarship should be awarded to new or returning Elementary Education student(s) with financial need. more...

Kitts Family Scholarship For International Affairs

This scholarship should be awarded to a new or returning International student with financial need. more...

L.L. "Bud" Smith Marketing And Management Endowed Scholarship

First priority will be given to students entering their junior year and who have declared a Marketing or Management major with an overall GPA of a minimum 3.0. Second priority will be given to juniors who have declared a General Business major with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. more...

Lambert Ezell Durham Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Donald Lambert, Lindon Ezell, and Calvin Durham to assist and promote the education of deserving full-time students at the University of North Alabama. This endowed scholarship is open to full time students of every major. Selection will be based on academic potential and financial need together with a 2.5 GPA. more...

Lauderdale County Alumni Club

This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman student from Lauderdale County with a minimum 2.75 high school GPA. more...

Lauderdale County Medical Auxiliary Scholarship

Recipients shall be Junior or Senior nursing students from Lauderdale County and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. more...

Laura M. Harrison Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Laura McAnally Harrison, a 1955 graduate of Florence State Teachers College, predecessor to the University of North Alabama. Ms. Harrison was named Alumni of the Year in 2005. This endowed scholarship is open to full time students of every major. Selection will be based on academic potential and financial need together with a 2.5 GPA. more...

Leigh Crocker Haley Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was established by Richard Wallance and Leigh Crocker Haley. First priority will be given to students from Shelby County, Alabama and pursuing a major in education. Second priority students from Shelby County, Alabama and pursing a masters of education. Third priority students from Jefferson County, Alabama and pursuing a major in education. Fourth priority Jefferson County pursuing a masters of education. In addition the recipient must have a 3.5 GPA from high school. This scholarship has the possibility of being renewed for up to four years if recipient maintains a 3.5 UNA GPA and at least 24 credit hours per academic year.This renewal is not automatic and students must reapply. more...

Lela Reynolds Gaskins Endowed Scholarship By Colonel Calvin Gaskins

Recipients of this scholarships shall be full-time students majoring in Elementary Education with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and have demonstrated financial need based on the current and future need-based guidelines of the University. more...

Leone B. And Henry J. Jones Current Use Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to two full-time students majoring in accounting in the College of Business with a minimum 3.0 cumulative UNA GPA. more...