Academic Scholarships are awarded based on a consideration of
the academic record, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities,
and admission essays of students applying for first-year admission
by the January 1 scholarship deadline. Students considered for these
scholarships do not have to come to the campus to compete. All first-year
student applicants accepted for admission are considered.
In general, past scholarship winners have been in the top 20%
of their class, have scored a 26 or above on the ACT and/or a 1180
or above on the SAT, and have exhibited leadership or above-average
talent through extracurricular activities in their school and/or
community. A listing of some of these scholarships follows:
Fine and Performing Arts Scholarships are awarded to talented
high school seniors who come to campus and compete in the Fine Arts
Scholarship Day held in February. Fine Arts scholarships are determined
on an individual basis through audition or portfolio presentation,
and amounts are determined by faculty members in the Division of
Fine and Performing Arts. In order to compete for scholarships in
an area of the Fine and Performing Arts, entering first-year students
must complete a "Reservation Form for Fine Arts Scholarships"
which can be obtained from the Office of Admission and must be returned
by February 1. Below are the requirements to compete.
Honors scholarships represent the highest awards that can be received
by entering first-year students at Birmingham-Southern. These scholarships
are awarded through the Honors Scholarship Competition. Participants
in this competition will be selected from the admission application
pool as of January 15, and will be notified of their selection to
compete by January 30. Students invited to participate in this competition
typically have scored between 29 and 36 on the ACT or between 1300
and 1100% on the SAT, and have been in the top 10% of their high
school classes.
Honors scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement as
indicated by high school transcripts, standardized test scores,
extracurricular activities, and the interview and essay completed
during the competition. Below is a listing of the scholarships awarded
as a result of the Honors Scholarship Competition.
Special scholarships are also available to students who are United
Methodists, members of other religious denominations, members of
certain special groups, or participants in special programs. Below
is a listing of some of these scholarships. Interested students
should contact the Admission Office at 1 800 523 5793, extension
4696, for details about these and other scholarship programs.
The College has available, through the generosity of individuals,
corporations, and foundations, a number of endowed scholarships
which are administered by the Financial Aid Office and awarded based
on a student's demonstrated need. Students who apply for financial
aid though the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
and the Birmingham-Southern College Institutional Financial Aid
Form will be considered for endowed scholarships, and no other application
forms are necessary. Only scholarships endowed in the amount of
$10,000 or more are listed below.
The Judy and Harold Abroms Scholarship was established through
the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Abroms and is awarded with preference
given to outstanding students in the liberal arts. Mrs. Abroms is
a native of Massachusetts, was educated at Wheaton College, and
is the owner of ETC., a high fashion, women's accessories boutique
associated with Village Sportswear in Mountain Brook. Mr. Abroms
is a native of Arkansas, was educated at Massachusetts Institute
of Technology, and for many years was an executive officer of Parisian,
Inc. The Abroms are benefactors of many worthwhile causes in Birmingham
and have been very active in the Jewish community over the years.
The William P. Acker Scholarship was established in his
memory by his family in 1992. Mr. Acker was a prominent business
leader in Anniston, Alabama, and an active member of the First
United Methodist Church. The Scholarship is awarded to any worthy
and deserving student.
The Ralph W. Adams Scholarship was established by Dr.
Adams, who was a member of the Class of 1937 and a Distinguished
Alumnus of Birmingham-Southern and who served as President of
Troy State University. Under his leadership, Troy State has experienced
an unprecedented era of growth and progress. This scholarship
is awarded on the basis of financial need and academic achievement.
The Bess Shepard Ager Scholarship was established in
1991 in her memory by her family. Bess Bouchelle Shepard Ager
(1928-1990), a graduate in the Class of 1950, always treasured
the friendships she made at Birmingham-Southern. She brought that
same joyful enthusiasm to her life after graduation as the wife
of Dr. Law Lamar Ager and the mother of seven children. Born and
educated in Birmingham, she was active in numerous church and
civic affairs. The scholarship is awarded to any worthy and deserving
student.
The Alabama Power Company Foundation Scholarship was
created in 1989 through a grant from the Alabama Power Company
Foundation, Inc., in recognition of the importance of making higher
education accessible to worthy and deserving young people. The
scholarship is awarded with preference given to students who are
residents of Alabama and who are concentrating their studies in
accounting, business administration, economics, or a related area.
The George I. Alden Trust Scholarship was established
by the Alden Trust, a charitable foundation created in 1912 by
Mr. George I. Alden. Mr. Alden was President and Chairman of the
Board of Norton Company, an industrial tools and chemicals and
construction products manufacturing concern. Matching funds for
this scholarship endowment were provided by Birmingham Southern.
The scholarship is awarded to worthy and deserving undergraduate
students.
The H.L. Aldridge Memorial-M.L. Smith Scholarship was
established by Howard C. Aldridge, a 1947 graduate of the College,
in memory of his father, H.L. Aldridge, and in memory of his father
in law, M.L. Smith. Proceeds from this fund provide scholarships
to deserving students.
The Bibb Allen Scholarship was created in 2001 by fellow
attorneys throughout Alabama, family members, and other friends.
Mr. Allen attended Birmingham-Southern College for two years in
the early 1940's, withdrew to enlist in the U.S. Air Force where
he served with distinction as a WWII fighter pilot. It was at
Birmingham-Southern that he met Louise Irving, who later became
his wife. He finished college at Auburn University and went on
to receive a law degree from the University of Alabama in 1950.
As a trial lawyer, much of his 50 year legal career has been spent
representing insurance companies. He is one of the most respected
members of the Alabama State Bar and the Birmingham Bar and served
as president of both. This scholarship is to be awarded to an
outstanding student having financial need and who is preparing
for a career in law.
The Alumni Scholarship Fund was created in 1988 as one
of the giving opportunities for The Alumni Campaign. Hundreds
of alumni contributed an initial $80,000 and continued to support
this perpetual fund to assist future generations of students in
furthering their college education at Birmingham Southern. The
scholarship is awarded on the basis of financial need and academic
achievement.
The Mr. and Mrs. Frank Y. Anderson, III, Scholarshipwas
created through their generosity in 1998. Mr. Anderson attended
Birmingham-Southern for a brief period during the late 1930s and
he and Mrs. Anderson have appreciated the College's commitment
to liberal arts education. This scholarship is available to any
worthy and deserving student.
The Raymond F. Anderson Scholarshipwas established upon
his death in 1985 through memorial gifts from many former students
and other admirers. Professor Anderson was a member of the music
faculty at Birmingham Southern from 1938 until his retirement
in 1971, and he influenced many of the choral music programs in
the schools and churches of Birmingham. As director of college
choirs for thirty years, he presented concerts throughout the
South and East on nationwide network broadcasts. He served as
choir director for Independent Presbyterian Church and McCoy United
Methodist Church, where he started the annual Christmas Carol
Service concerts that have become a tradition of the holiday season
in Birmingham. This scholarship is awarded to students concentrating
their studies in music.
The Charlotte F. Andress Scholarship was created in 1995
through a bequest from Ms. Andress, a member of the Class of 1932
who had a distinguished career as social service administrator
with the Girl Scouts, YWCA, and most notably as Executive Director
of Inwood House (1959-82), a New York City facility dedicated
to the service of women. Ms. Andress received the College's Distinguished
Alumnus Award in 1981. This scholarship is awarded to students
majoring in chemistry.
The Douglas Arant Scholarship was established in his
memory in 1987 by the law firm of Bradley, Arant, Rose & White,
of which he was a senior partner, and Mr. Arant's family and friends.
Mr. Arant received his bachelor's degree from the University of
Virginia and graduated from Yale University Law School where he
was editor of the Yale Law Journal. A practicing attorney until
his death at 90 years of age, Mr. Arant was a nationally respected
lawyer and was considered "the dean of Alabama attorneys."
Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to students preparing
for a career in law.
The Troy G. Arnold, Jr., Scholarship was given by Troy
G. Arnold, Sr., in honor of his son. The scholarship is to be
used for Methodist ministerial students. Recipients may be named
by the donor or the minister of the First United Methodist Church
of Birmingham.
The Artists, Inc. Scholarship was created in 2000 by William
N. Reynolds, Class of 1948, retired accountant, and accomplished
watercolor artist associated with the ART A TAC group of painters
in Birmingham. This Scholarship is given in recognition of The
Artists Inc., a local artists run gallery. Recipients will be
selected on the basis of financial need, desire to work hard to
get a good education, and demonstrated talent in art.
The Sheila D. Atchison Scholarship Scholarship was endowed
in her honor by her husband, W. Michael Atchison, '65, and her
son, W. Michael Atchison, Jr. Mrs. Atchison is owner and director
of the Atchison Gallery and president of Village Framers, Inc.,
of Birmingham. This scholarship is awarded to students majoring
in art and upon the recommendation of the art faculty.
The C. Louise Atkinson Scholarship was established in
her memory in 1998 by friends and family members. Miss Atkinson
was a highly respected educator who spent her entire professional
career as a teacher and supervisor in Charleston (South Carolina)
County School District. She was instrumental in establishing the
first system-wide kindergarten program and frequently worked at
local colleges as an adjunct professor in teacher training programs.
The income from this endowment is to be awarded to any worthy
and deserving student.
The Raymon J. Baker Scholarship Scholarship was created
in 1992 through the generosity of Mr. Baker whose enrollment at
the College in the early 1940s was interrupted by W.W.II. Mr.
Baker has been a successful business leader and venture capitalist
as well as a civic leader in Decatur, Alabama. Preference in awarding
this scholarship is given to students from Decatur or Morgan County.
The Reverend Robert Lee Baker Scholarship was established
in 1977 by his daughters and Birmingham-Southern alumnae, Miss
Ola Grace Baker '31 and Mrs. Ruth Baker Truss '33, in memory of
their father. Preference is given to students preparing for full
time Christian service and to applicants recommended by the Baker
Family.
The Jean and Carl F. Bailey Scholarship was created in
1993 through their generosity and the recognition of the importance
of Methodist-related higher education. Mr. Bailey is the former
President of South Central Bell and has served as a member of
the Birmingham-Southern Board of Trustees since 1985 and its Chairman
from 1988 to 1991. In 1990 Mr. Bailey received an honorary Doctor
of Laws Degree from the College. This scholarship is available
to any deserving student.
The Dr. Paul C. Bailey Scholarship was established by
former students, colleagues, and friends of Dr. Bailey upon his
retirement in 1986 from full time teaching as a professor of biology.
Dr. Bailey joined the Birmingham Southern faculty in 1963 and
later served as Dean of the College during the 1970s. Dr. Bailey
is highly regarded as a teacher, research scientist, and author
of one of the basic textbooks in biology.
The Mildred Mims Bainbridge Scholarship was created in
1996 by Mrs. Bainbridge who received a B.A. degree in English
from Birmingham-Southern in 1925. Mrs. Bainbridge has been active
in many community organizations including AAUW, Linly Heflin Scholarship
Program, Arlington, and Canterbury United Methodist Church. She
was married to the late Frank Bainbridge, prominent attorney with
the firm of Bainbridge & Mims and they were the parents of
two children. This scholarship is awarded to female students who
are smart, ambitious, and seriously interested in bettering themselves
through a good education.
The Bankhead Foundation Scholarship was established in
1990 by the Bankhead Foundation and its Chairman, John T. Oliver,
Jr., of Jasper, Alabama, in response to Birmingham Southern's
21st Century Campaign. This scholarship is restricted to worthy
and deserving students from Walker County, Alabama.
The T.C. Banks Scholarship, given by Mrs. Jessie B. Holloway
in 1953, is for the benefit of Methodist ministerial students,
but may be awarded to other students if there is no ministerial
student with financial need.
The Reverend Hugh and Edith Barber Scholarship was established
in 1995 to benefit students planning to enter the ordained ministry
or to benefit children of ministers. Reverend Barber graduated
from Birmingham-Southern in 1942 and Candler School of Theology
in 1944. He and Edith Otts, a graduate of LaGrange College, married
in 1943 and together they served pastorates in the North Alabama
Conference UMC for more than 40 years. Upon their retirement Mrs.
Barber wrote a book, More Than Wonderful, revealing the spirit
and commitment of life in church and parsonage. All three of their
children are graduates of the College: Linda B. Grigsby, '67;
Thomas N. Barber, '72; and Mary B. Haynes, '75.
The William H. Barclift, Jr., Scholarship was established
by his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. William M. Silsbee,
Sr., in 1995. William Barclift was a member of the Class of 1967
who majored in English. Mr. Barclift had a great appreciation
for literature and worked in the field of journalism. Preference
in awarding this scholarship is given to students majoring in
English or those who are considering a career in guidance counseling
for students.
The Dr. William H. Baxter, Jr., Scholarship was established
in 1998 through memorial gifts from many former students, faculty
and staff colleagues, other friends, and family. Professor Baxter
was a 1942 graduate of the College, received his Ph.D. from the
University of Rochester, and for 35 years was a valued member
of the Birmingham Southern music faculty and campus community.
In addition to music, Dr. Baxter's intellectual interests included
French and Chinese languages and physics. As a teacher and advisor,
he derived special satisfaction from fostering and observing students,
often from rural backgrounds, developing their intellectual, cultural,
and social skills while at the College. The purpose of this scholarship
is to assist any student with financial need and who has desires
to take full advantage of the opportunities at Birmingham Southern.
The Alma Kirby Beason Scholarship was established by the
friends and family of Alma Kirby Beason, Class of 1932, in recognition
of her life and devotion to Birmingham-Southern College. Preference
in awarding this scholarship is for female students majoring in
drama or music.
The James A. Bedenbaugh Scholarship was created in 1997
through the generosity of Mr. Bedenbaugh of Birmingham. Recipients
must have a record of high academic achievement in high school,
and, while in college, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.
Recipients are expected to have demonstrated leadership skills
in high school and college through involvement in campus and community
activities.
The Bell/French Scholarship was created in 1995 in response
to the Church Scholarship Campaign by members of St. Mark United
Methodist Church in Tuscaloosa. This scholarship honors two former
pastors of that Church: Reverend Charles W. Bell and Reverend
C. Cooper French. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given
to: (1) students from St. Mark United Methodist Church, (2) other
Methodist students from Northport or Tuscaloosa area.
The Dr. William R. Bennett Scholarship was established
in 2000 by Dr. Bennett, member of the Birmingham-Southern College
Class of 1939, who received a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois,
and had a distinguished career as a member of the University of
Alabama business faculty. This scholarship also honors one of
his former students, Dr. E. Byron Chew, who is Monaghan Professor
of Management and Dean Partner for the Division of Business and
Graduate Programs at Birmingham-Southern College. This scholarship
is to be given to outstanding students with a financial aid need
who are concentrating their studies in business administration
or economics or other business related areas of study.
The Edward H. and Wenonah M. Berte Scholarship was created
in 1997 by memorial gifts from friends and family. Mr. and Mrs.
Berte are the parents of Birmingham Southern President Neal R.
Berte and both worked in the business area in Cincinnati, Ohio,
until they retired and moved to Florida. This scholarship is awarded
to any student with a financial aid need and good academic record.
The Elise Berthon Scholarship was established by Ms. Berthon,
an alumna from the Class of 1952. Preference in awarding the scholarship
goes to employees or descendants of employees of American Cast
Iron Pipe Company or to members or descendants of members of Gamma
Phi Beta Sorority or to any other student with a financial need
and with a good academic record.
The Maurice F. Bishop Scholarship was established in his
memory by a gift to the College from his wife, Minnie. Earnings
from the endowment are used to assist students planning to enter
the ministry or who are planning careers in full time Christian
service. Recipients are selected on the basis of merit and financial
need. Mr. Bishop was a 1934 graduate of Birmingham Southern and
received a law degree from the University of Alabama. He was a
nationally known attorney specializing in utility rate making
and land condemnation cases. He was a noted legal scholar having
authored numerous articles for law journals. Among his colleagues,
Maurice Bishop will long be remembered for his dedication to the
practice of law.
The Thomas Jefferson Bissell Scholarship, given by C.S.
Bissell in honor of his father, is used for ministerial students,
but may be awarded to other students if there is no ministerial
student with need.
The Virginia and Elmer Bissel Honor Scholarship was established
by the Bissel family. Mrs. Bissel served as a member of Birmingham
Southern's Board of Trustees. Preference is given to an outstanding
student who demonstrates financial need.
The Rutherford Ray Black Scholarship honors the memory
of Dr. Black, who was a 1930 graduate of Birmingham Southern and
for many years was a Professor of Education at the College. Preference
in awarding this scholarship is given to students majoring in
education.
The John C. Blackwell Scholarship, made possible through
Mr. Blackwell's estate in 1961, is for the benefit of ministerial
students. Mr. Blackwell was a long time supporter of the College.
The Charles Scofield Blair Scholarship was given by Mrs.
Marion B. Blair in memory of her late husband. Scholarships are
to be awarded to academically outstanding students majoring in
geology, mineralogy, or physical sciences. Preference is given
to students who choose to major in geology or mineralogy.
The Claudia Barton Blair, M.D., Scholarship was established
by Claudia Barton Blair, who attended Birmingham Southern from
1936 1940. Her goal was to be a pediatrician. She graduated, Phi
Beta Kappa with a B.S. in chemistry, in 1940. She enrolled at
the University of Alabama, a two year medical school, and in 1943,
transferred to Johns Hopkins (one of only five four year medical
schools open to women). She graduated in 1944. In June, 1943,
Claudia married Joseph Reese Blair, who served in the army for
31 years as a medical researcher. As the mother of five and a
military wife, Claudia still pursued pediatrics, taking a full
time position in an army health clinic in Maryland in 1973 where
she worked 16 years, ten of them as chief of the Pediatric Clinic.
Throughout her study, Claudia had to depend upon loans and work
study grants; now she is establishing a scholarship for young
Alabama women interested in medicine or medical science.
The A.A. Bonds Scholarship was established in 1990 in
honor and appreciation of Mr. Bonds by D. Bruce Irwin, M.D., Class
of 1972. Mr. Bonds was a long time furniture retailer in downtown
Birmingham and a prominent resident in the eastern section of
the city. He did many philanthropic deeds for the children in
the Center Point area including donating land for Bonds Field
in support of the Little League Baseball program. Preference in
awarding this scholarship is given to worthy and deserving students
from Center Point and the eastern section of Birmingham.
The Reverend and Mrs. William H. Bostick, Jr., Scholarship
was created in 1995 to honor this clergy family in the North Alabama
Conference of the United Methodist Church by members of First
United Methodist Church, Huntsville. Reverend and Mrs. Bostick
are both Birmingham-Southern graduates, 1963 and 1964, respectively.
Reverend Bostick received an honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree
from the College in 1996 and serves as a member of its Board of
Trustees. This scholarship is available to any deserving student.
The Johnnie and Bill Bowden Scholarship was established
in their memory in 1987 through East Lake United Methodist Church
by Mrs. Clarke W. Griffin and Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Cooney of
Birmingham. Johnnie Bowden was a sister of Mrs. Griffin and Mrs.
Cooney. This scholarship is intended for students preparing for
the ministry or other full time Christian service.
The Bowen Family Scholarship was established by Mr. Buford
L. Bowen, a graduate of Birmingham-Southern College, Class of
1930, to honor his family. Mr. Bowen, a native of Tallassee, Alabama,
has had a distinguished career in the investment business. He
retired as manager of the Merrill Lynch office in Jacksonville,
Florida. Mr. Bowen is a lay leader in the Episcopal Church serving
as a trustee for Kanuga Conference Center, North Carolina, and
as Senior Warden of St. Marks Episcopal Church. He has served
as Treasurer of the Duval Hospital Authority for 13 years and
has been a member of Civitan International for 60 years. He and
his wife, Sally, take an active interest in the student recipients
of the Bowen Family scholarships. When a student at Birmingham
Southern, Mr. Bowen was Photography Editor of "La Revue"
yearbook, a member of Eta Alpha Tau honorary, and a member of
SAE fraternity.
The Charlotte Cordray Brabston Memorial Scholarship was
established with a bequest from the estate of Ms. Brabston. Preference
in awarding the scholarship is given to students majoring in or
concentrating their studies in art history. Ms. Brabston first
attended Birmingham Southern in the 1930s and returned to the
Hilltop, completed her coursework, and received her diploma in
1966. Ms. Brabston's generosity to the College also included her
collection of books on art and art history.
The Mary Jane and Donald C. Brabston Scholarship was established
by Donald C. Brabston, a prominent certified public accountant
and an alumnus of the College. A scholarship of $1,000 is available
each year to a student who demonstrates financial need and has
a "B" average. The scholarship is subject to renewal
if the student maintains a "B" average.
The Mary Johnson and Thomas E. Bradford Scholarship was
created by Mr. and Mrs. Bradford, members of the Class of 1932.
Mr. Bradford, a food broker, has been one of Birmingham's outstanding
community leaders as head of the Chamber of Commerce, United Way,
Eye Foundation Hospital, Park and Recreation Board, and Director
of SouthTrust Bank. He received the College's Distinguished Alumnus
Award in 1966. Mrs. Bradford, who died in 1998, was involved in
many civic endeavors including the Birmingham Beautification Board.
Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to students from
Dallas, Marengo, Wilcox Counties or other rural areas of Alabama.
The Kenneth W. Bramlett, M.D., Scholarship was created
in 1992 by Dr. Bramlett, Class of 1977. The Scholarship is awarded
to a varsity athlete pursuing a pre-medical career with preference
given, but not restricted, to members of the baseball team. Recipients
must maintain an overall grade point average of 3.00 or better.
As an undergraduate Dr. Bramlett was a scholar athlete who went
on to receive his M.D. Degree in 1981 from the University of Alabama
Medical School. Dr. Bramlett is an orthopaedic surgeon in practice
with the Alabama Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center and HealthSouth
Medical Center of Birmingham.
The William C. and Mary Fulton Brannon Scholarship was
created in 1996 by Mr. and Mrs. Brannon in response to the Church
Scholarship Campaign. Mr. Brannon is a retired officer of Protective
Life Corporation and lay leader in the United Methodist Church;
Mrs. Brannon is a member of the Class of 1942. This scholarship
is awarded to students who have distinguished themselves academically,
who have a demonstrated financial need, and who are members of
the United Methodist Church.
The Dr. Louise H. Branscomb Scholarship was established
in 1999 through a bequest from Dr. Branscomb and is awarded to
students who are majoring in education or who are planning for
a career in education. Receiving a Medical Degree from Johns Hopkins
in 1928, Dr. Branscomb was a pioneer female physician in Alabama,
WWII Major in the U.S. Army, United Methodist lay leader, social
prophet and reformer, devoted family member, world traveler and
citizen, and philanthropist. Her home of many years was on Greensboro
Road of the Birmingham Southern campus.
The Minnie McGehee Branscomb and Lewis Branscomb Scholarship
memorializes the wife and son of the late Dr. L.C. Branscomb,
a beloved United Methodist minister. Lewis died while a student
at Birmingham Southern College. The award is made available to
students who demonstrate financial need.
The Valera McKown and Charles W. Brasfield Scholarship
was created in 1995 by Mrs. Brasfield of Bessemer, Alabama, who
worked as a nurse at Tennessee Coal and Iron Hospital (Lloyd Noland)
where she met Mr. Brasfield and they married in 1939. Mr. Brasfield
attended Birmingham-Southern only one-half year due to a lack
of funds. He was a genius with mechanics, an inventor who secured
several federal patents, an aviator, a photographer, and a lover
of nature. This scholarship is awarded to students taking a foreign
language and who commit to becoming proficient in speaking and
writing a foreign language.
The Betty and Houston A. Brice, Jr., Scholarship was established
in 1995 through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Brice, who give
of their resources and time in support of many worthwhile causes
in the Birmingham community including the Boy Scouts, Junior Achievement,
the Linly Heflin Unit, Junior League, Lakeshore Foundation, and
Greater Birmingham Foundation. Mr. Brice is the son of the founder
of Brice Building Company, Inc., a major southeastern contractor,
which he headed for many years. The Brice Family has close ties
to Birmingham Southern and make this scholarship available to
worthy and deserving students with preference given to Alabama
residents.
The Dr. Dorothy L. Brown Scholarship was initiated by
Dr. Spencer Thomas of Gadsden through gifts from the United Methodist
Church to honor Dr. Brown, a physician living in Nashville, Tennessee.
Income from the fund is awarded to a student who demonstrates
financial need, preferably a United Methodist.
The Emmie Anderson Brownlie Scholarship was established
in 1980 by a bequest of Mrs. Brownlie and other gifts in her memory.
The late Mrs. Brownlie, widely known for her support of the liberal
arts, donated the George Currie Memorial Scholarship. Preference
is given to students from Bullock County.
The Anthony and Marianne Bruno Scholarship was created
in 1989 with a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Bruno in response to the
21st Century Campaign. Marianne Timbrello and Anthony Joseph Bruno
were born in Birmingham and educated at Phillips High School.
They are members of the founding family of Bruno's, Inc. and Big
"B" Drugs, which Mr. Bruno headed for many years. Mr.
and Mrs. Bruno are generous supporters of Birmingham Southern
and other causes on behalf of education, health care, religion,
and the needy. This scholarship is available to students who have
distinguished themselves academically and who for financial reasons
might not otherwise be able to attend college.
The Joseph S. Bruno Scholarship was established in 1986
to honor Mr. Bruno, who was Chairman of the Board Emeritus of
Bruno's, Inc., and Chairman of Big "B" Drugs. Joe Bruno
was one of Birmingham's and Alabama's most successful business
leaders and a benefactor of many causes in behalf of education,
health care, and charity to those in need. This scholarship was
created through the generosity of Mr. Benny M. LaRussa, Jr., grandson
of Mr. Bruno. Benny LaRussa is a 1986 graduate of the Master of
Arts in Public and Private Management Program at the College and
is a member of the College's Board of Trustees. Consideration
in awarding this scholarship is given to the needs of students
enrolled in the MPPM Program as well as students at the undergraduate
level who maintain at least a "B" average.
The Joseph S. Bruno Scholarships in the Arts and Education
were created in his memory in 1996 through a gift from his daughter,
Theresa B. Sprain, a 1957 graduate, and in recognition of the
importance of encouraging outstanding students to pursue careers
in these two areas of vital importance. Mr. Bruno (1912-1996)
was one of Birmingham's most successful business leaders who,
with his brother, founded Bruno's grocery chain and Big "B"
Drugs. He was also one of the City's greatest philanthropists
benefitting education, religious activities, health care, and
social service agencies. Mr. Bruno was a long-time member of the
College's Board of Trustees and a great benefactor of the College.
The Nancy Marino and Lee Joseph Bruno Scholarship was
established in 1988 through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Bruno,
natives of Birmingham and graduates of Phillips High School. Mr.
Bruno, who died in 1991, began working in 1932 at the age of twelve
in the family grocery business. Through his work and that of his
brothers, Bruno's, Inc., grew to be one of the largest grocery
chains in the Southeast. Lee Bruno served as Senior Vice President
of the Company. Recipients are selected on the basis of need,
academic achievement, and character. In awarding this scholarship,
preference is given, but not restricted, to children of employees
of Bruno's, Inc. Recipients are expected to maintain a 3.00 grade
point average or better. The donors hope that recipients of the
scholarship will be mindful of the need in the future to assist
other students in furthering their college education and that
the recipients will respond in their own way as circumstances
permit.
The Theresa R. and Joseph S. Bruno Scholarship was established
through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Bruno and is awarded to
students who have a financial aid need and who demonstrate academic
achievement, outstanding character, potential for leadership and
a concern for others. Mr. Bruno, who died in 1996, was the founder
of Bruno's, Inc., supermarket chain and Big "B" drug
store chain. He was active on behalf of numerous civic and charitable
causes including the United Way, Community Food Bank, the Salvation
Army, Catholic Charities of Birmingham, and St. Vincent's Hospital.
Mr. Bruno was a member of the Board of Trustees of Birmingham-Southern,
and a professorship of retailing in the free enterprise system
has been established in his honor.
The Hazel D. and Fred H. Bryant Scholarship was established
through the estate of Fred H. Bryant. The Bryants were faithful
members of the United Methodist Church and proponents of education
in church-related environments.
The Pauline B. Buck Scholarship was created through a
trust established at her death in 1990 of which the College is
a co-beneficiary. Income from the trust is to provide scholarships
to students who are residents of Jefferson County and who are
selected on the basis of good character, past accomplishments
in school and community, proven scholastic ability to take full
advantage of the College's educational program, with special consideration
given to students who, without financial assistance, might otherwise
be unable to attend college. Recipients are expected to be ranked
academically in the upper sixty percent of their class. Recipients
are under no legal obligation to repay benefits received, but
the trustee is authorized to accept voluntary contributions from
recipients or others.
The Derry Brice and Peter Douglas Bunting, M.D., Scholarship
was endowed in 1989. Dr. Bunting graduated from Birmingham Southern
in 1966 and Mrs. Bunting in 1969. He received his M.D. Degree
from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and did further
training at Massachusetts General Hospital. In 1978 Dr. Bunting
founded in Birmingham what is now the Bunting Plastic Surgery
Clinic. This scholarship is awarded to a pre medical student who
maintains a grade point average of 3.00 or better and who is from
a single-parent home.
The Louise Wilkinson Burke Scholarship was established
in her honor in 1989 by her son, Jim Burke, Jr., and grandson,
Scott M. Bryant, Class of 1986. Mrs. Burke is a native of Rochester,
New York, and has been a long time resident of Birmingham. She
is the wife of the late Mr. Jim Burke, who founded Birmingham's
Jim Burke Buick dealership. Mrs. Burke has two children and three
grandchildren, she is an active member of Shades Mountain Baptist
Church, and she is worldwide traveler. This scholarship is awarded
without restrictions to a worthy and deserving student as long
as he or she maintains a "B" average or better.
The Ida Callier and David Joseph Burns Scholarship was
established in 1987 through her generosity. Mrs. Burns is a 1944
graduate of Birmingham-Southern and served as a teacher for many
years with the Birmingham School System. Preference in awarding
this scholarship is given to students majoring in biology and
related areas who have a career interest in botany and horticulture.
The Dr. and Mrs. J.D. Bush Scholarship was created through
a bequest from Mamie Lowe Walker Bush in 1995. Dr. Bush, a prominent
physician in Gadsden, Alabama, was a 1930 graduate of the College,
and Mrs. Bush graduated in 1932. Preference in awarding this scholarship
is given to good students academically who have a demonstrated
financial aid need and who reside in Gadsden or Etowah County.
The H.R. Butts Classical Scholarship was established by
a bequest of Dr. Butts and gifts from others in his memory. Dr.
Butts served Birmingham Southern as Professor and Chairman of
the Classics Department. Income from this fund is used for scholarships
to academically outstanding students in the area of humanities.
Preference is given to those students including classical languages
in their study.
The Byrd Family Foundation Scholarship is made possible
through the generosity of the descendants of W.O. Byrd, who established
Byrd & Son Bottling Company, bottlers of Pepsi Cola, 7 Up,
Dr. Pepper, and Sunkist products in the Panama City, Florida,
area. His son, Isaac W. Byrd, managed the company from 1939 until
it was sold in 1986. His granddaughter, Olivia Byrd Cooley, is
1971 Birmingham Southern graduate. Preference in awarding the
scholarship is given to worthy and deserving students from the
Panama City area.
The Mr. and Mrs. Edwin 0. Calhoun and Mr. and Mrs. Charles
M. Beal Scholarship was established in memory of Mr. and Mrs.
Edwin Orlando Calhoun, Mr. Charles Marion Beal, and in honor of
Mrs. Lucy Nichols Beal of Satsuma, Alabama. Funds from this scholarship
are available to worthy students with preference given to those
who are being trained in a church related vocation.
The Eivor and Alston Callahan Scholarship was established
to honor the parents of Patrick A. Callahan '66, Michael A. Callahan,
MD '67, and Timothy A.R. Callahan '70. Mrs. Eivor H. Callahan
has served in many leadership roles promoting the fine arts in
Birmingham including Chair of the Festival of Arts. Dr. Alston
Callahan is a world renowned ophthalmologist who was instrumental
in founding the Eye Foundation Hospital in 1963. Preference in
awarding the scholarship is given to worthy and deserving students
majoring in either fine arts or pre-medical education.
The Virginia C. and Robert B. Callahan Scholarship was
created in 1996 by Mr. and Mrs. Callahan of Fairhope, Alabama.
Mr. Callahan is a 1950 graduate and he and Mrs. Callahan are officers
of Callahan & Associates, Inc., a management consulting firm
specializing in telecommunications, located in Fairhope, Alabama.
Through the selection process recipients will have demonstrated
that they represent our "best and brightest" young people
and that without scholarship aid they would be unable to attend
Birmingham-Southern. Recipients must maintain a 3.00 or higher
grade point average.
The Frances and John Camp Scholarship was established
through their generosity, and is awarded to any worthy and deserving
student. Mr. Camp is a member of the Class of 1944 and is senior
partner with the law firm of Camp, Barsh, Bates and Tate in Washington,
D.C.
The Mildred Tillman Camp Scholarship is named in honor of
a highly respected United Methodist and an alumna of Birmingham
Southern College. Through the establishment of this fund, Mrs.
Camp has enabled the College to assist worthy and needy students
in obtaining a college education.
The Earnest S. and Ann M. Campbell Scholarship was established
in 1990 by Dr. and Mrs. Campbell of Birmingham. The Scholarship
is awarded to students in the Master's Program in Public and Private
Management.
The Canterbury United Methodist Church Scholarship was
established by the Mountain Brook Church. The income from the
fund is to be used for worthy students, and the Church reserves
the right to recommend the recipients.
The A.B. Carlton Family Scholarship was established by
the Carlton family in memory of Reverend Arthur Bennett Carlton
and his wife, Myra Stewart Carlton. Throughout their forty year
ministry to the United Methodist Church of the Alabama West Florida
Conference, both were ardent supporters of the College. In addition
to Reverend Carlton's attendance at Southern University, seven
of the Carlton children and grandchildren have attended 'Southern.
Income from this fund provides an annual scholarship that may
be awarded to any worthy or deserving student maintaining a 2.50
or better overall grade point average.
The Daniel M. and Ruby K. Carmichael Scholarship was established
in 1993 through the generosity of Josiah C. Carmichael and his
wife, Gerda L. Carmichael. The scholarship honors the memory of
Daniel and Ruby Carmichael, the parents of three children who
attended Birmingham Southern College: 1) Mary Carmichael Pickel,
a public schoolteacher, 2) Katherine Kennedy Carmichael, Ph.D.
'32, Dean of Women and Associate Dean for Supportive Services
at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 3) Josiah C.
Carmichael, M.D., '35, a physician. This scholarship is awarded
to any worthy and deserving student who evidences superior scholastic
ability and good character.
The David L. and Patricia L. Carder Scholarship was created
through his generosity in 1999 for the purpose of assisting worthy
and qualified foreign students in attending Birmingham Southern.
Mr. Carder is the former president of Vulcan Lands, Inc., a subsidiary
of Vulcan Materials Company, and he served as chairman of the
College's Edward L. Norton Board of Advisors for Management and
Professional Education. During his distinguished business career,
Mr. and Mrs. Carder lived in and traveled to many parts of the
world, and this scholarship reflects their personal and professional
interest in fostering relations between the United States and
other countries.
The Allen Carr Scholarship in Drama was established by
the outstanding Hollywood film producer as a result of his participation
in the 1980 GALA which honored women of outstanding achievement
and benefitted the Fine and Performing Arts at Birmingham Southern
College. Scholarships are awarded annually during the Fine and
Performing Arts Competitive Scholarship Day and are not renewable.
The Ben M. Carraway, M.D., Scholarship was created in
1984 through his generosity and with memorial gifts from family
and friends upon his death in 1996. "Dr. Ben," Class
of 1932, and member of one of Birmingham's most prominent medical
families, pioneered innovations in surgical procedures and patient
care and served many years as Chairman of the Board of Carraway
Methodist Medical Center. This scholarship is awarded to any deserving
student.
The Thomas C. Casady, D.D., Scholarship was established
through a gift made by Mrs. Olive Elmore Casady and Thomas C.
Casady, Jr. This scholarship memorializes Dr. Casady, a leader
among United Methodist clergy for many years. The income from
this endowment is used to aid worthy and needy students.
The Andrea L. Casey Scholarship was created in 1993 through
memorial gifts from relatives and friends of the Reverend Kenneth
R. Casey Family and classmates. Andrea was a student at 'Southern
when she was killed in an automobile accident. Preference in awarding
this scholarship is given, but not limited, to deserving students
graduating from Southside High School in Etowah County.
The Margaret Tobian Catherman Scholarship was created
in 1989 through a bequest from Mr. Woodrow M. Catherman of Cosby,
Tennessee, as a memorial to his wife, Class of 1932.
The Cavaleri Family Scholarship was established in May
1988 by the children of the Reverend E. E. Cavaleri and Maggie
Fairbanks Cavaleri in commemoration of five decades of service
to Methodism by their parents in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee,
and Virginia, and, upon retirement returning to Birmingham, Alabama,
where the Reverend Cavaleri served several years as Associate
Pastor of McCoy United Methodist, the "College church."
To be awarded as a ministerial scholarship. Reverend Cavaleri's
son, E. E. "Dick" Cavaleri, Jr., graduated from the
College in 1928 and his grandson, E. E. "Jack" Cavaleri,
III, graduated in 1952.
The Frank H. Chappelle, Sr., Scholarship was established
in his memory by members of the Chappelle Family in 1986. Mr.
Chappelle was a 1914 graduate of Southern University, a parent
institution of Birmingham Southern. In 1951 he founded Frank H.
Chappelle & Company, a mutual funds investment firm located
in Birmingham. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given
to a worthy and deserving student preparing for a career in business.
The Alan Breck Cheney Scholarship was created in memory
of Mr. Cheney (1920-1995) by his wife, Billie Gunter Cheney, and
their eight children-five of whom graduated from Birmingham-Southern.
He attended Vanderbilt University, Georgia Tech, and the University
of Alabama. A decorated veteran of WWII, he served as President
of Cheney Lime and Cement Company located in Allgood, Alabama,
from 1946-1992. By example, Mr. Cheney gave his children an appreciation
for life-long education and a sense of enjoyment of the arts.
Recipients should show proof of some financial need, but the more
important consideration is that recipients be a better than average
student academically and have evidenced achievement in some aspect
of educational/intellectual endeavor with a literary award, science
award, foreign language award, etc.
The Lydia Carter Cheney Scholarship was created in her
honor in 2000 by James D. Sokol of Birmingham. Ms. Cheney is a
Birmingham Southern graduate (1972) as are other family members.
Her interests in art, travel, and dance reflect her belief in
the value of a liberal arts education. She received a Masters
Degree in Education from UAB and serves on the UAB Comprehensive
Cancer Center staff. Preference in awarding this scholarship is
given to worthy and deserving students who are native Alabamians.
Recipients are expected to maintain a grade point average of 2.75
or better.
The Ernest B. Chew and Joseph S. Chandler Families Scholarship
was established through the generosity of Dr. E. Byron Chew and
E. Byron Chew & Associates, Inc. The scholarship honors the
parents of Dr. and Mrs. Chew and is awarded to a worthy and deserving
first-year student; it is renewable if the student maintains a
3.00 grade point average. Dr. Chew is the Bernard A. Monaghan
Professor of Management.
The James Saxon Childers Scholarship was created by friends
in memory of the former Professor of English and author of note.
Income from the fund benefits worthy students.
The John Henry Chitwood Scholarship was established in
his memory by friends and family. He graduated from the College
in 1929 and was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity
by the College in 1941. He served as a member of the Board of
Trustees of the College (1941-1963) and as Chairman of the Board
(1963-1966). He was a minister in the North Alabama Conference
of the Methodist Church for forty-five years (1921-1966), including
ten years (1939-1949) at McCoy Memorial Methodist adjacent to
the College. He was elected as a delegate to the Southeastern
Jurisdictional Conference and the General Conference of the Methodist
Church for six consecutive terms (1944-1964) and served as a member
of the Judicial Council of the Methodist Church (1965-1966).
The L.A. Christian Scholarship, given by Mrs. L.A. Christian
in memory of her husband, is for the benefit of ministerial students.
The Marjorie Craig Churchill Scholarship was established
in 1992 by a bequest from the late Mrs. Churchill. A 1924 graduate
of Birmingham-Southern, "Bitsy" Churchill had been a
most popular and involved student serving on the yearbook staff,
French Club, Drama Club, Women's Panhellenic as a class officer
and member of the Honor Roll and Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. Preference
in awarding this scholarship is to a young woman of outstanding
character and personality who has demonstrated a desire to become
involved in campus and community activities as well as to achieve
high grades.
The Circle "S" Scholarship was endowed by Larry
D. Striplin, Jr., Class of 1952 and trustee of the College. Preference
in awarding the scholarship goes to children of employees of Nel-Bran
Glass Company or Clearview Properties. Other possible recipients
are students with financial need who are from Selma/Dallas County,
Alabama, or a varsity athlete.
The Ann Margaret Clark Scholarship was established in
her memory by her parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. Allen Clark of Gadsden,
Alabama. In November 1985, during her senior year at Birmingham
Southern, Meg died of lymphoma. She was a young lady of great
courage and was a source of inspiration to her family and many
friends. A book of Meg's poetry written during her illness has
been published. Funds from this scholarship are available to any
students with financial aid need. The donors desire that the recipients
will feel a special need to help others when they are in a position
to do so. Meg Clark was a third generation member of her family
to attend Birmingham Southern College: her grandfather, James
Allen Clark, graduated in 1924; her parents attended during the
early 1950s; and her sister, Catherine Christie Clark, graduated
in 1985.
The Class of 2000 Scholarship was created by the Senior
Gift Campaign through gifts and pledges from students who graduated
spring 2000. This scholarship can be awarded to any worthy and
deserving student.
The Clifford Blake Hollis Scholarship was established
in 2000 by Edna Earle and John H. Brewer of Birmingham and in
memory of their grandson who died at the age of sixteen in an
automobile accident. This Scholarship is awarded to help finance
the education of a worthy student who demonstrates financial need.
The George Clotfelter Scholarship was established by his
children, the Henry Golson Family, and the Emory Clotfelter Family.
Mr. Clotfelter was a member of the Class of 1931. Preference in
awarding this scholarship is given to a worthy and deserving student
who demonstrates financial need and could not otherwise obtain
a college degree.
The James Hodson Clotfelter Scholarship was established
in his memory by his wife and friends following his death in 1986.
Mr. Clotfelter graduated from Birmingham Southern in 1938 having
worked at U.S. Steel, in the blast furnaces, to pay for his education.
He was associated with Vulcan Materials Company for forty four
years. His wife, the former Caroline Postelle, is a 1940 graduate
of the College. The scholarship is intended to defray tuition
costs for a student who holds a part time job to meet college
expenses and who is concentrating his or her studies in the social
sciences, natural sciences, or humanities.
The Margaret and George Cochran Scholarship was established
by the Cochran family. Mr. George Cochran graduated from Birmingham-Southern
in 1945. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to a
pre-medical student from south Alabama.
The Dr. Sam Cohn Scholarship was established in 1987 by
his son Dr. Jeffery H. Cohn, friends, and family members to honor
Dr. Cohn, a 1936 graduate of Birmingham-Southern who serves as
a member of its Board of Trustees. Dr. Cohn received his M.D.
degree from Tulane Medical School and, until his retirement, was
a highly regarded urologist associated with St. Vincent's Hospital.
Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to a student
who demonstrates financial need.
The C. Clark and Phyllis K. Collier Scholarship was established
in their honor in 1995 by Mrs. Harriett Owens Livingston of Roanoke,
Alabama, a friend and client of many years. Mr. Collier is a partner
in the law firm of Dominick, Fletcher, Yeilding, Wood & Lloyd,
P.A. He received his B.A. degree in 1969 from Birmingham-Southern
and his J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1972.
Mrs. Collier received her B.A. in 1970 from Birmingham-Southern
and is a teacher in the Vestavia Hills school system. The Colliers
served as co-chairs of the Parents Council in 1994-1995. They
have three children, one of whom, Lauren, attended Birmingham-Southern.
The Eva Comer Memorial Fund was transferred to Birmingham
Southern College in 1978. The late Governor of Alabama, B.B. Comer,
established a trust fund for women to benefit the Eva Comer Home
in downtown Birmingham. The home was sold in 1978 and the funds
transferred to Birmingham Southern College to establish the Eva
Comer Memorial Fund, which provides dorm remission scholarships
to women residents at Birmingham Southern.
The John C. Evins-Compass Bank Scholarship was created
in 1996 in tribute to Mr. Evins and his service as a founder and
long-time member of the Board of Directors of Compass Bank. He
is a successful business, community, and Methodist lay leader.
Mr. Evins is a 1933 graduate of Birmingham-Southern and member
and former chairman of its Board of Trustees. In 1977 he received
an honorary doctorate from his alma mater. Preference in awarding
this scholarship is given to employees and children of employees
of Compass Bancshares, Inc.
The Minnie Wilson Constantine Memorial Fund was established
by Dr. K.W. Constantine in memory of his mother. Income from the
fund aids worthy and needy students.
The Mattie D. and Claude J. Cook Scholarship was established
through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Cook. Preference in awarding
the scholarship fund is given to 1) worthy and deserving students
preparing for the ministry or other full time Christian service;
2) worthy and deserving students from the Crossville area and/or
DeKalb County. Mr. and Mrs. Cook both grew up on farms in DeKalb
County and have been longtime members of the United Methodist
Church. She was a public schoolteacher for many years, and his
business interests have included a mercantile firm, a wholesale
nursery, and the DeKalb Bank where he served as President. Mr.
and Mrs. Cook have had an abiding interest in seeing that young
persons receive college educations, having personally assisted
nineteen students prior to the establishment of a scholarship.
The Coleman Cooper Fine Arts Scholarship was established
through the generosity of Mr. Cooper, who attended Birmingham
Southern during the 1930s. Mr. Cooper has had an abiding interest
in the fine and performing arts and is the founder and director
of the famed Apollo Boys' Choir. Mr. Cooper's philanthropy has
benefited a number of museums, colleges, and churches. He has
been included in the Gallery of Honor recognizing students and
faculty of Birmingham Southern who have made major contributions
to the field of music. This scholarship is awarded to students
judged by members of the faculty to show great talent and promise
in the fine and performing arts.
The Willie C. Cork Memorial Scholarship was established
in 1988 through a bequest from her nephew, Mr. Linn Cork, in appreciation
for his aunt's support and care of him while a young man. Mr.
Cork attended Simpson Preparatory School associated with Birmingham
Southern and later received an engineering degree from Georgia
Tech. Mr. Cork was an employee of Alabama Power Company and a
member of First United Methodist Church of Birmingham. Mr. Cork's
will states that income from the fund shall be used for scholarships
for male students studying for the ministry, and male and female
students preparing for a career in Christian education.
The Douglas P. Corretti Scholarship was established in
1999 by Mr. Douglas P. Corretti of the law firm of Corretti, Newsom
& Hawkins in Birmingham. Preference in awarding this scholarship
is given to a student pursuing a pre law curriculum.
The G.A. Costanzo Scholarship was established in honor
of Dr. Costanzo, who graduated from the College in 1937, received
a doctorate degree in economics from the University of Virginia,
and had a distinguished career in banking, retiring in 1982 as
Vice Chairman of Citicorp. Dr. Costanzo serves as a member of
the College's Board of Trustees. The scholarship is awarded to
students majoring in economics or other business related disciplines.
The Lillie G. Costanzo Scholarship was established in
memory of Lillie Costanzo by her many friends throughout the world,
by corporate contributions, and by her husband, G.A. Costanzo,
the former Vice Chairman of Citibank, N.A. Mrs. Costanzo made
many contributions to her husband's career in international banking,
traveling in all parts of the world under many difficult situations
and in politically unstable environments. Although a citizen of
the world and a longtime resident of Connecticut, Mrs. Costanzo
maintained strong ties to Alabama and to her childhood town of
Edgewater. The scholarship is awarded to any worthy and deserving
students, with preference given to students who are children of
coal miners.
The Elizabeth Branscomb Cothran Scholarship is provided
from the income of a substantial gift by Dr. Robert M. Cothran
in honor of his wife, Elizabeth Branscomb Cothran, a former Dean
of Women at the College. The scholarship assists needy and worthy
students.
The Jerry H. and Patricia B. Cotney Scholarship was created
in 1997 in response to the Church Scholarship Campaign on behalf
of Mr. and Mrs. Cotney and Roanoke (Alabama) First United Methodist
Church. It is given out of their high regard for the quality of
education provided at Birmingham-Southern. The scholarship is
awarded based on financial need with preference given to: 1) student
from Roanoke FUMC, 2) any student from Roanoke area, or 3) any
Methodist student.
The Frances Cotten Scholarship was established in her
memory by her sister, Margaret L. Cotten. In 1945, Miss Frances
Cotten received her B.A. Degree in education from Birmingham-Southern,
and in 1949 received a Master's Degree in speech therapy/pathology
from the State University of Iowa. Miss Cotten was one of the
first certified/registered speech pathologists in Alabama, receiving
her Basic Clinical Certificate in Speech from the American Speech
& Hearing Association in 1950, and was active in the organization
of the Alabama Chapter of ASHA. She began her career as Speech
Pathologist at Charlanne School, a private school for the cerebral
palsied in Birmingham which was established, and for many years
operated, by a well known pediatrician in Birmingham, Dr. John
Simpson. She later moved into the Birmingham Public School System
when Charlanne School became a division of that system, from which
she retired in June 1973. This scholarship is awarded to worthy
and deserving students in their junior or senior years majoring
in education with preference given to students planning to pursue
further preparation leading to careers in 1) speech pathology
with emphasis on teaching the cerebral palsied, or 2) gifted education.
The Courington Family Scholarship was created in 1994 by
Mr. Pat M. Courington, Jr., 1963 graduate of the College, in response
to the Church Scholarship Campaign and on behalf of Albertville
First United Methodist Church. The Courington Family has long
been involved in the newspaper, printing, and broadcast businesses
in the Albertville/Marshall County/Sand Mountain area. Preference
in awarding the scholarship is given to students from this area.
The Dr. Howard H. Creed Scholarship was created in his
memory by family members, former students and colleagues, and
other friends. Dr. Creed, who received his doctorate from Vanderbilt
University, was a member of the Birmingham-Southern English faculty
from 1946 until 1976. He and his wife Elizabeth, who taught at
the Altamont School, were long-time residents of Greensboro Road.
This scholarship is intended for students planning to major in
English.
The William B. Curl Scholarship was established by the
friends of the Reverend Curl in recognition of his years of service
to Canterbury United Methodist Church. He is a 1948 Birmingham-Southern
graduate and received an honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree in
1981. The scholarship is awarded to any United Methodist student
of the College, with a "B" average, who demonstrates
financial need and promise in his or her chosen field.
The George Currie Memorial Scholarship was established
by Mrs. Emmie Anderson Brownlie in memory of Professor George
Currie, teacher of classical language at the College. This fund
provides scholarships to students from Bullock County. In order
to qualify, the student should have a 3.0 average on a 4.0 scale
at the last educational institution attended. The recipient is
given priority for renewal of the scholarship as long as he or
she remains a student in good standing and earns no less than
a 2.5 average on a 4.0 scale during his or her first year and
a 3.0 average during the following years.
The Frances G. and Conrad S. Cypress Scholarship was established
through their generosity in 1986. Mr. and Mrs. Cypress were both
born and educated in Birmingham, and Mrs. Cypress attended Birmingham
Southern. They have been the principal officers of Dixie Store
Fixtures; ABC Foodservice Equipment, Inc.; Cypress Transportation;
and CIC Properties, Inc., as well as active in numerous civic,
social, and fraternal organizations. This scholarship is awarded
to students born in Jefferson County, Alabama, preparing for a
career in business. Special consideration is given to any students
whose natural parents are deceased or who might suffer from Crohn's
disease.
The Joseph Karl Cypress Scholarship was established in
1986 by his son, Conrad S. Cypress. Joseph Karl Cypress was born
in Birmingham in 1895 and became a founder and second generation
family member to serve as President of Dixie Store Fixtures of
Birmingham where he was active in various civic and fraternal
organizations. This scholarship is awarded to students born in
Jefferson County, Alabama, preparing for a career in business.
Special consideration is given to students whose natural parents
are deceased.
The Cullen Coleman Daniel Scholarship was provided through
a bequest by the late Margaret Elliott Daniel in memory of her
husband, the Reverend Cullen Coleman Daniel, who served as the
first President (1918-1921) of Birmingham-Southern College which
was formed by the merger of Southern University in Greensboro
with Birmingham College. Reverend and Mrs. Daniel have a men's
and women's residence hall named for them on the Birmingham- Southern
campus. Their son, Kenneth R. Daniel,former President of American
Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO), has been a generous donor to
this scholarship.
The F. Bozeman Daniel Memorial Scholarship was established
by his niece, Miss Charlotte Andress, and his nephews, Mr. Freeman
Andress and Mr. Thomas M. Andress. Mr. Daniel was a 1910 graduate
of Birmingham Southern and was a most loyal and active alumnus
until his death in 1979. Mr. Daniel received a Master's Degree
from Vanderbilt University and a law degree from the University
of Alabama. For several years he served as an Associate Professor
of Economics at Birmingham Southern.
The Martha Stone Daniel Business Scholarship was established
by the Daniel family in honor of Mrs. Martha Stone Daniel to support
the private enterprise philosophy which has been integral in the
development of the quality of life we enjoy in America. This fund
provides an opportunity for students to take advantage of the
business curriculum at Birmingham Southern College, which is under
the able leadership of the R. Hugh Daniel Professorship in Business
and Free Enterprise. The fund provides several scholarships to
qualified business majors.
The Martha Stone Daniel Health Related Scholarship was
established by the Daniel family in honor of Mrs. Martha Stone
Daniel as a tribute to an outstanding woman and prominent civic
leader who supports the mission of Birmingham Southern College
to graduate men and women of outstanding quality. Proceeds from
this fund provide several scholarships to eligible students whose
majors will qualify them for a health related career.
The Edward A. Dannelly, II, Scholarship was established
in his memory by his sons Edward A. Dannelly, III, and William
D. Dannelly. Preference in awarding the scholarship is given to
worthy and deserving students who are sons or daughters of United
Methodist ministers and to students who are residents of Covington
County, Alabama. Edward A. Dannelly was the son of a United Methodist
minister. Following his graduation from Birmingham Southern in
1933, he had a distinguished career as a newspaperman and editor.
He served on the Alabama State Board of Education and was a member
of the Board of Trustees of Birmingham-Southern. In 1970, he received
the Distinguished Alumni Award from the College. Many students
attended Birmingham Southern as a result of the personal encouragement
and assistance provided by Ed Dannelly. This endowed scholarship
in his memory was established to perpetuate those efforts.
The Dannelly Christenbery Scholarship was established
through a bequest from the estate of Elizabeth Christenbery Dannelly,
who graduated from Birmingham Southern in 1920 and was a longtime
resident of Birmingham. The scholarship is given in memory of
Mrs. Dannelly's father, D.P. Christenbery, and her husband, John
Milton Dannelly. The Christenbery and Dannelly Families have many
historic ties to Southern University and Birmingham Southern College.
The Dannelly Christenbery Scholarship is awarded to worthy and
deserving students concentrating their studies in music.
The Marjorie Salma Lee Davenport Memorial Scholarship
was established by a gift from the George Martin Davenport family.
The recipient shall be a student of outstanding academic promise,
regardless of financial need, who majors in philosophy or religion
and who expresses adherence to the Nicene Creed. The scholarship
may be renewed from year to year contingent upon the recipient
of maintaining a "B" average. The Director of Financial
Aid selects the recipient of the award.
The Elizabeth Davis Scholarship was established in her
honor by her family and many friends in 1988. Miss Davis' life
has been one of service to Birmingham Southern where she taught
physical education from 1944 until 1972, to First Presbyterian
Church of Birmingham where she has been a devoted member, and
to the Red Cross where she has served as a volunteer. Since her
retirement, Miss Davis has continued to be a special friend to
students at the College. The scholarship is awarded to any worthy
and deserving student.
The Ella R. and Charles D. Davis Scholarship was established
in 1988 through the generosity of Mrs. Davis and in tribute to
her late husband. Mr. and Mrs. Davis have been prominent in the
business and civic affairs of Tuscaloosa. The scholarship is awarded
to any worthy and deserving student without regard to course of
study or career choice.
The John Benton Davis Pre-Medical Scholarship was established
in memory of Dr. John Benton Davis by his medical colleagues,
patients, and many other friends. Dr. Davis earned his bachelor's
degree from Birmingham-Southern in 1974; he received his medical
degree, graduating cum laude from the University of Alabama at
Birmingham in 1978. Dr. Davis had a widely respected practice
in internal medicine in Talladega, Alabama. He was active in the
Methodist church and the Rotary Club, and he was a lover of literature
and music as well as an accomplished pianist. Preference in awarding
this scholarship is given to pre-medical students.
The Dr. William E. Doggett, Jr., and Mildred Clotfelter Doggett
Scholarship was endowed by Mr. and Mrs. Davis Hunt Thompson
in honor of Mrs. Thompson's brother and sister in law. The annual
award is granted to a pre medical student who has a "B"
average or better and who demonstrates financial need.
The Sue McNamee and Frank M. Dominick Scholarship was
established in 1980 by members of the law firm of Dominick, Fletcher,
Yeilding, Acker, Wood, and Lloyd, P.A., in honor of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank M. Dominick, alumni of the College. Mr. Dominick serves
as a member of the Board of Trustees and is the recipient of the
Distinguished Alumni Award. Both individuals are strong supporters
of the College. Income from the endowment provides assistance
to worthy students.
The Dr. Joe M. Donald, Jr., Scholarship was established
in 1991 in recognition of his friendship and support of the College.
Dr. Donald, who received his undergraduate degree from Harvard
University and his M.D. from the University of Alabama School
of Medicine, is a prominent Birmingham surgeon. Preference in
awarding this scholarship is given, but not limited, to students
preparing for a career in health care.
The Robert D. Dortch Memorial Scholarship for Interim
Studies was established in 1996 by his children, Mr. and Mrs.
Robert G. and Dana Dortch, and Stephen L. Dortch. Mr. Dortch loyally
served the College for thirty-four years in the Admission Office.
During that time he was an active member of the Ensley Rotary
Club. Mr. Dortch took an interest in students who wanted to study
abroad after graduation. He assisted dozens of students with their
applications for Rotary International Scholarships. In this spirit,
the Robert D. Dortch Memorial Scholarship is designed to assist
students who want to study abroad during the interim term. Preference
is given to juniors and seniors who maintain a 2.75 cumulative
grade point average and demonstrate financial need. The family
of Robert D. Dortch gratefully acknowledges the generous support
of the many friends and alumni whose contributions make this scholarship
possible.
The Mary Griffin Johns Doster Scholarship was created
following her death in 1989 by her son, Charles S. Doster, of
Anniston, Alabama. Mary Griffin Johns Doster was in her youth
a student at the University of Alabama. She dropped out in 1925
to marry Charles S. Doster, an entrepreneur in Birmingham. After
rearing two sons Mrs. Doster returned to college at Birmingham-Southern
in 1949. Adult education was at best a rarity at that time. "Griff,"
as she was known to her friends, earned a degree in 1952 and remained
as an instructor in biology at 'Southern for several years. This
scholarship is available to any deserving student.
The Dove Foundation Scholarship was established in 1991
through the generosity of Mr. G. Mack Dove, President of AAA Cooper
Transportation, a major trucking company and corporate citizen
in Dothan, Alabama. Preference in awarding this scholarship is
given, but not limited, to worthy and deserving students from
Dothan and Houston county.
The Eula Sims Durbin Scholarship was established in her
honor in 1994 by her son, Marshall Durbin, Jr., President of Marshall
Durbin Company, the 10th-largest producer of poultry food products
in the nation. Mrs. Durbin, who died in 1996 at the age of 98,
played a crucial role working with her husband in the founding
of the company during the dark years of the Great Depression.
Preference in awarding this scholarship is given, but not restricted
to, children of current full-time employees of Marshall Durbin
who have been employed by the company for at least two consecutive
years at the time application for admission is made to the College.
The primary consideration in awarding the scholarship is academic
achievement as evidenced through good high school grades and ACT/SAT
scores.
The Frank F. Earle Scholarship was established by a bequest
from the late Frank F. Earle. Income from the fund benefits residents
of Baldwin County. Recipients must be residents of Baldwin County
at the time they receive the grant and must continue to reside
in Baldwin County during the entire period of the scholarship.
The annual award may be one fourth or one half tuition and is
contingent upon whether the student demonstrates financial need.
The EBSCO Scholarship was established by Elton B. Stephens,
EBSCO Industries, Inc., and the Elton B. Stephens and Associates
Foundation to substantially maintain one student or assist in
maintaining two or more students on scholarships at the College.
Preference is given to EBSCO employees and representatives on
the basis of scholastic ability, extracurricular activities, motivation,
and need.
The Louise Hall and Robert W. Echols Mathematics Scholarship
is available to a sophomore, junior, or senior mathematics major,
and selection is made on the basis of the student's potential
in the field of mathematics. The scholarship is not renewable.
Mrs. Echols was a member of the mathematics faculty for many years.
The Julia M. and William J. Edwards Scholarship was established
in 1989 through a contribution from the William J. and Julia M.
Edwards Foundation of Palm Beach, Florida. Mr. Edwards is an alumnus
of Birmingham Southern and has had a distinguished career in radio
and television broadcasting. The scholarship is available to any
worthy and deserving student.
The Annie Lou Ellis Scholarship in Piano is awarded to
a student majoring in piano and planning to work professionally
in the field of music. Mrs. Ellis was locally recognized as a
pianist and organist and supporter of the arts.
The Edwin B. Ellis Memorial Scholarship was established
in 1977 by his wife, Mrs. Annie Lou Ellis, a longtime supporter
of music in this area. The income from the fund provides an annual
scholarship (minimum of $500) to a music major who demonstrates
financial need. Preference is given to organ majors. The recipient
is selected by the music faculty in consultation with Mrs. Ellis
and the President of the College.
The V.J. Elmore Memorial Scholarship was given by Mrs.
V.J. Elmore in memory of her husband, the Five and Dime executive.
It is to be used for Methodist ministerial students, but may be
awarded to other students if there is no ministerial student with
need.
The Robert D. Estock, M.D., Scholarship was established
by Dr. Bruce Irwin in Dr. Estock's honor in order to express his
appreciation for the significant impact that Dr. Estock had on
his life. Dr. Estock graduated from Birmingham-Southern in 1953
with a Bachelor of Science degree. Preference for this scholarship
is given to a worthy and deserving student.
The Elizabeth Henry Evins Scholarship was established
by John C. Evins, a trustee of the College, in honor of his wife.
The income from the fund is used toward expenses of a worthy student
or students.
The Claire H. and Albert L. Fairley Honors Scholarship
in Business was established through the generosity of Mr. and
Mrs. Fairley. Mr. Fairley, who died in 1996, was a 1934 graduate
of Birmingham-Southern and had a distinguished career in international
mining and banking. This scholarship is awarded to an entering
first-year student who has shown evidence of superior academic
ability, leadership, and promise of achievement in a career in
business.
The Claire H. and Albert L. Fairley Science Scholarship was
established through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Fairley. Mr.
Fairley, who died in 1996, was a 1934 graduate of Birmingham-Southern
and had a distinguished career in international mining and banking.
He served as a member of Birmingham-Southern's Board of Trustees.
Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to a student
who is majoring in biology, chemistry, or physics.
The Eleanor McWane and James Vardaman Fairley Scholarship
was established in 1991 through the generosity of Mrs. Fairley
and in tribute to her late husband. The Fairley and McWane Families
are prominent in Birmingham and both have close ties to Birmingham
Southern. Mr. Fairley had a distinguished record of military service
in WWII in the Army Air Force receiving the Distinguished Flying
Cross and two Purple Hearts. During his business career he was
associated with Alabama By Products Company. Mr. Fairley was active
in political affairs on the national, state, and local level.
He served on the Mountain Brook City Council. This scholarship
is available to any worthy and deserving student.
The Sheila Shirley Farley Scholarship was established
in her memory by her husband Joseph M. Farley. Mrs. Farley, a
native of England, graduated from the College in 1952 with B.A.
degree in biology. This scholarship is awarded to any worthy and
deserving student. Mr. Farley is an alumnus and former trustee
of the College, and for many years served as president of Alabama
Power Company.
The Ben E. Feagin, Jr., Scholarship was established in
his honor in 1988 by members of Church Street United Methodist
Church in Selma, Alabama, family members, and other friends. "Mr.
Ben" served as organist at Church Street for 62 years. He
was a member of the Class of 1910 at Southern University, predecessor
to Birmingham-Southern. Preference in awarding this scholarship
is given to deserving students from Selma and Dallas County.
The First United Methodist Church of Birmingham Scholarship
was provided by a gift from the Church, and a representative of
the Church may name the recipient. Preference is given to Methodist
ministerial students.
The First United Methodist Church of Birmingham Voice and
Piano Scholarship was created in 1992 through a gift by Kathryn
J. Irwin and given in memory of her husband, J.C. Irwin; his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Irwin; and her parents, Dr. and Mrs. L.G. Jones.
The First United Methodist Church of Sylacauga Scholarship
was established in 1983 by alumni and friends of Birmingham Southern
within the congregation in response to the United Methodist Church
Scholarship Campaign. Preference in awarding the scholarship is
given to pre-ministerial students from First United Methodist
Church or students who are from the Sylacauga area.
The Tina and William E. Flaherty Scholarship was created
in 1991 through the generosity of Mrs. Flaherty, who was one of
the "women of achievement" honored as part of GALA 10
sponsored by Birmingham-Southern. Mrs. Flaherty is president and
CEO of Image Marketing International in New York City and was
the first woman named corporate vice president at Colgate Palmolive
and GET. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to any
worthy and deserving student.
The Sam Fleming Scholarship was established in 1980 upon
the death of the Birmingham Southern College trustee who was a
prominent business leader in Panama City, Florida. The annual
award is made to an outstanding student who has financial need.
The Sarah Mackenzie and Robert C. Flemister, Jr., Scholarship
was established by Mr. and Mrs. Flemister. Mrs. Flemister was
a graduate of Birmingham-Southern College, Class of 1926. This
fund is to provide financial assistance to worthy and needy students
with preference given to students majoring in biology, chemistry,
or music. Recipients of this award are expected to feel an obligation
to help build the scholarship fund by repaying to the fund the
money they received.
The Fort Deposit Bank Scholarship Program was established
in 1987 and provides three scholarships of $5,000 each. One scholarship
is available to a graduate of the Lowndes County Public School
System. A second scholarship is available to a graduate of Lowndes
Academy, and a third scholarship is available to a high school
graduate who resides in Lowndes County but may attend a school
elsewhere. Recipients are selected by a committee of officers
and trustees of the Fort Deposit Bank on the basis of grades as
well as leadership and service in the school and community.
The Jane McGinley Fox Scholarship honors the memory of
the late Mrs. Fox, a long-time supporter of the arts and a member
of the Writing Today Conference Executive Committee. This award
is given annually to