The Division of Student Life coordinates several scholarships and awards that recognize and support student, faculty, and staff achievements and needs. For more information about any of these scholarships or awards, please contact Student Life at 205-348-6275 or studentlife@ua.edu.
The Premier Awards comprise the five highest honors given at the Capstone. Outstanding juniors are eligible to apply for the William P. Bloom and the John Fraser Ramsey Awards. Graduating seniors may apply for the Algernon Sydney Sullivan, Catherine J. Randall, and Morris Lehman Mayer Awards. Members of the teaching faculty may be nominated for the Mayer Award, while members of the faculty and staff are eligible for the Sullivan Award. For students, each award comes with a monetary award.
Learn more about Premier AwardsThe Penny Allen Endowed Scholarship Award was established in 1983 to honor Professor Emeritus Sara B. Penny Allen’s selfless service, unfailing commitment, leadership, and contributions to student life at UA. She was a social worker for many years at Bryce Hospital, a teacher in the School of Social Work at UA, and chair of the University Union Board of Governors. She valued the Union, now the Ferguson Student Center, because of its role in unifying campus and bringing diverse populations together.
The Penny Allen Award recognizes one student and one non-student (faculty or staff) who have made significant contributions to student life at the Capstone. There is a preference for individuals who have not been recognized previously with awards.
The nomination form will open January 1, 2021 and close on February 28, 2021. The Vice President for Student Life’s Scholarship Committee will review applications, and recipients will be honored at a special luncheon, receive a commemorative plaque and an honorarium in recognition of their considerable contributions to campus life at the Capstone.
Nominate a student Nominate a faculty or staff memberUA Away scholarships provide financial support for students who wish to participate in unique learning opportunities away from the UA campus. UA Away supports three distinct opportunities:
There are two scholarship cycles. Students may complete an application in the fall for spring travel or in the spring for summer and fall travel. The application for Summer/Fall 2021 will open January 1st, 2021 and close on February 28th, 2021.
Apply for a UA Away ScholarshipUA offers additional scholarships for qualifying students through the office of Undergraduate Scholarships. The process for applying for scholarships varies based on whether you are an entering freshman, transfer, or currently enrolled student. Please select your student type for more information concerning the scholarships for which you qualify.