Fayard First Generation Business Scholars Endowed Scholarship

Established by Gary P. Fayard and Nancy S. Fayard. Priority of consideration is given to full time first-generation students enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business who graduated from a high school in the state of Alabama, and demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines. To remain eligible, freshmen recipients must maintain at least a 2.8 grade point average and sophomores, juniors, and seniors must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. No less than $5,000 per student shall be awarded to up to ten students per academic year.

Award
To Be Determined
Deadline
05/31/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please tell the committee more about yourself: Your academic and non-academic pursuits, how you're involved at Culverhouse/UA, any leadership positions, and future plans.
  2. Describe your college experience as a first-generation student.
  3. Describe the nature of your financial need: What do you anticipate as the costs of going to college? What funding sources can you draw on (scholarships, savings, work, family support, other)? What is the shortfall?
  4. Please upload your resume.