Competitive Scholarships

Note: students may not combine academic, fine arts, and/or honors scholarships unless specified in writing from the College. Except with the McWane, Vesta, and Thomas Jernigan Scholarships, the total scholarship (non need based) awards to students cannot exceed full tuition. This policy also pertains to students receiving tuition exchange and tuition remission benefits as well as any National Merit/Achievement awards from the College or other entity.

Academic Scholarships

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 twenty percent 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:

The B.B. Comer Teacher Education Scholarship is a renewable $3,000 award for entering first-year students from the state of Alabama committed to becoming teachers in Alabama. A separate scholarship application is required and may be obtained from the Office of Admission.

The Arthur M. Freeman Health Careers Scholarships are renewable awards of various amounts for entering first-year students who plan to pursue a career in a health-related field.

The Elizabeth Rose Hayes Scholarships are renewable awards of various amounts for entering first-year students who plan to pursue a career in a health related field.

The Mason-Williamson Small Business Career Scholarship is a renewable $2,000 award for entering first-year students interested in pursuing a business career. By January 1, applicants must submit a written essay (no more than two typed, double spaced pages) titled “Why I Would Like a Career in Small Business.” Finalists are selected and interviewed by a committee consisting of business persons and a business faculty member. Mail completed essay to Office of Admission, Birmingham Southern College, Box 549008, Birmingham, AL 35254.

The Virginia and Anna Praytor Scholarships are renewable awards of various amounts for entering first-year students from Birmingham City Schools.

Presidential Honors Scholarships are renewable awards of various amounts.

Trustee Awards are renewable awards of various amounts.

Computer Programming Competition

The Ronne and Donald Hess Scholarship in Computer Science is a renewable $5,000 award. This scholarship is awarded to the winner of the Computer Programming Competition for High School Students sponsored by the Division of Science and Mathematics at Birmingham-Southern. Students interested in participating should contact the Office of Admission at 1 800 523 5793, extension 4696, or (205) 226 4696 locally. This scholarship is made possible through a major gift from Mr. and Mrs. Hess, who are strong advocates of liberal arts education.

Fine and Performing Arts Scholarships

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.

Art Scholarships. Awards are determined based on a portfolio presented by the student and a personal interview with members of the art faculty. The portfolio should contain only two-dimensional art work. Three-dimensional work such as sculpture, crafts, and large oil paintings should be presented through photographs or slides. The entire portfolio may be presented through photographs or slides. The portfolio should be no larger than 30 inches on any side. Portfolios should be mailed or delivered by February 1 to Kennedy Art Center, Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL 35254.

Dance Scholarships. Awards are determined by auditions under the direction of the dance faculty. Auditionees will be judged on a comparative basis and should be well versed in classical ballet techniques. Women should be competent in pointe work.

Music Scholarships. Awards are determined by an audition and an interview. Singers are expected to sing at least three songs from memory, including at least one song in a foreign language and one song in English. Singers who do not have an accompanist should send a copy of their music to Music Office, Birmingham-Southern College, Box 549033, Birmingham, AL 35254. Pianists and organists are expected to play from memory two pieces of at least the difficulty of the Bach inventions or the sonatas of Haydn or Mozart. Performers on other instruments are expected to play at least one solo and one technical exercise. Composition students should submit a portfolio of one or two written compositions or a tape of a performance of a composition.

Theatre Arts and Musical Theatre Scholarships. Auditionees should prepare two monologues for use in auditions. The selections should be no longer than two minutes in length. Students are urged to find monologues in which the characters are close to their own age and which are not written in dialect or verse. Musical theatre auditionees should also prepare sixteen measures each from two Broadway songs, contrasting in tempo. An accompanist is provided. No cassette tapes, please. Auditions for both scholarships include improvisations with other students and interviews with the theatre faculty.

Honors Scholarships

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 1600 on the SAT, and have been in the top ten percent 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.

The Anne and Neal Berte Honors Scholarship was established by friends and alumni of Birmingham-Southern in 1986 upon the occasion of the tenth anniversary of Dr. Berte’s leadership as President of the College. The Berte Scholarship is awarded as part of the Honors Scholarship Competition and provides full tuition. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, leadership activities, an essay, and a personal interview.

The Blount-Monaghan-Vulcan Materials Honors Scholarship provides a four-year full-tuition scholarship valued at over $60,000 if the recipient maintains a 3.40 grade point average each year. The Scholarship was established in honor of W. Houston Blount and the late Bernard A. Monaghan, two of Alabama’s most highly respected citizens, widely recognized for their leadership in the business world and their involvement on behalf of many worthwhile causes. Mr. Blount was Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Vulcan Materials Company. Mr. Monaghan was a member of the Board of Directors and former Chief Executive Officer of Vulcan Materials Company and was Of Counsel with the law firm of Bradley, Arant, Rose and White.

The Tinsley Randolph Harrison Scholarships are in memory of Dr. Tinsley Randolph Harrison, one of the outstanding physicians and medical educators in Alabama as well as in the nation. Birmingham Southern College awards scholarships to entering first-year students who plan to pursue a career in medicine. Scholarship recipients are selected by the Health Professions Advisory Committee of the College.

The Jimmie and Emil Hess Scholarship in the Fine and Performing Arts, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Hess and their many civic contributions, was established by family, friends, and business associates at Parisian, Inc. The competitive scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional achievement and promise in the fine and performing arts.

The Thomas E. Jernigan Honor Scholarship Program was created in 1995 through the foresight and philanthropy of Mr. Jernigan, one of Birmingham’s most successful business leaders, chairman and CEO of Marathon Corporation, and member of the Birmingham-Southern Board of Trustees. Recipients of the Jernigan Scholarship clearly represent our best and brightest young people but are otherwise financially unable to avail themselves of the educational advantages at Birmingham Southern. Criteria for selection include the following: (1) a demonstrated need for financial aid; (2) superior academic achievement; (3) outstanding character and potential for leadership; (4) a strong personal work ethic as evidenced by a successful history of after-school and summer jobs; and (5) a willingness to earn at least ten percent (10%) of his or her total annual expenses (tuition, room, and board) through work-study and/or other employment. Recipients are expected to maintain a 3.00 or higher grade point average and to exhibit a high degree of integrity, a sense of individual responsibility, and a respect for conservative and traditional values. Recipients of the Jernigan Scholarship are selected from the participants in the annual Scholarship Day each February. Other requirements and expectations are on file with the Office of Financial Aid.

The Claude S. Lawson Memorial Scholarship was established as a memorial to the late Mr. Lawson, who was a prominent United Methodist and known for his support of medical training. Birmingham-Southern, through funds provided by the Methodist Hospital Board of Alabama, Inc., awards scholarships each year to entering first-year students who plan to pursue a career in a health-related profession. Scholarship recipients are selected by the Health Professions Advisory Committee of the College.

The McWane Honors Award, sponsored by the McWane Corporation of Birmingham, Alabama, is one of the most prestigious and inclusive undergraduate scholarships available at any college or university in the United States. The McWane Honors Award supports diverse experiences such as summer travel, special periods of study at American or foreign universities, internships, and varied special projects. The McWane Honors Award is a full-tuition scholarship plus a $11,000 per year stipend and is valued at approximately $120,000 for four years. Candidates are selected to compete for this award during the annual Honors Scholarship Competition.

Phi Beta Kappa Scholarships are among the highest honors which can be awarded to entering first-year students. These are full tuition scholarships awarded as a result of the Honors Scholarship Competition.

The Colonel William James (1900 1987) and Elizabeth Perry Rushton (1907 1972) Scholarship was established in their memory by their sons, William J. Rushton, III, and James Rushton, the Protective Life Corporation Charitable Trust, and friends. Colonel Rushton was born into a pioneer Birmingham family in 1900. He graduated from Washington & Lee University in 1921. He served as President and Chairman of the Board of Protective Life Insurance Company from 1937 until 1970. William Rushton served in the infantry during World War I, and in World War II he headed the Birmingham Ordnance District, ending the war as a full colonel and receiving the Legion of Merit. His service on corporate boards included First National Bank of Birmingham (AmSouth Bank) and Alabama Power Company. Colonel Rushton’s community service included the First Presbyterian Church, Community Chest, Boy Scouts, Children’s Hospital, and Birmingham Museum of Art. He served on the Alabama Selection Committee for the Rhodes Scholarship and was also State Chairman of the Newcomen Society. Colonel Rushton received honorary doctorate degrees from several colleges, including one from Birmingham-Southern in 1985. Upon his death in 1987 an editorial in The Birmingham News lauded him as one of Birmingham’s premier citizens. Elizabeth Rushton was a native of Birmingham, was educated in Birmingham public schools, and graduated from Hollins College of Virginia. She was a member of the Junior League, and she served the First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham in many capacities. Elizabeth Rushton died in 1972 and is remembered by all who knew her as a lady of great beauty and personal charm.

A Rushton Scholar is selected each year from among the entering first-year students, and the scholarship covers full tuition for four years if the recipient maintains at least a 3.4 grade point average. Recipients must demonstrate superior academic achievement, outstanding character, potential for leadership, and a concern for others.

Other Scholarship Opportunities

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 Alabama’s Junior Miss Scholarships include a renewable full-tuition award to Alabama’s Junior Miss; renewable $2,500 for top-ten finalists other than Alabama’s Junior Miss; two renewable $2,500 awards to two participants in the talent competition as selected by a Birmingham-Southern College representative.

Army and Air Force ROTC Scholarships are provided by the Army or Air Force to selected students who are active participants in their ROTC programs. For more information about ROTC Scholarships, contact the Financial Aid Office.

The Church and College Partnership Scholarship Program (for churches other than United Methodist) allows a local non-Methodist church to nominate a student by pledging $500, $1,000 or $1,500 per year for four years with the College providing matching funds, as long as the nominee is selected to receive the award. Students must apply for financial aid to be considered for this scholarship.

Eagle Scout Scholarships are renewable $2,500 awards for entering first-year students who are Eagle Scout members of the Boy Scouts. Selection is based on high school grades, test scores, and recommendations. Students should submit a letter of interest in this scholarship along with a résumé of scouting activities with their application for admission.

Girl Scout Gold Awards are renewable $2,500 awards for entering first-year students who are Gold Award members of the Girl Scouts. Selection is based on high school grades, test scores, and recommendations. Students should submit a letter of interest in this scholarship along with a résumé of scouting activities with their application for admission.

The Gorgas Foundation, Inc., Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship offered by Birmingham-Southern to the winner of the Alabama Science Competition held each spring.

Junior College Transfer Scholarships are $3,000 and $6,000 awards renewable for the senior year awarded to junior college sophomores eligible to transfer as juniors to Birmingham-Southern. Selection is made on the basis of academic record, available test scores, and recommendations. The deadline to submit completed Application for Admission to be considered for a Junior College Scholarship is March 1. Interested students should submit a letter to the Admission Office stating that they wish to be considered for a Junior College Scholarship.

The Miss Alabama Pageant Scholarships include renewable full-tuition award to Miss Alabama; non renewable $3,000 awards for top-ten finalists other than Miss Alabama; and renewable $1,500 awards per year for each contestant other than a top-ten finalist or Miss Alabama. Scholarships are awarded to contestants who are eligible for admission to Birmingham-Southern College.

Ministerial Tuition Scholarships are available to students majoring in religion or who present satisfactory evidence of an intention to be ordained into the ministry or to enter full time Christian service. Awards are for $2,000 in tuition assistance per academic year, which is to be awarded one half each term. In addition, children of full-time ministers in the United Methodist Church are granted partial tuition assistance in the amount of $3,500 per academic year. Children of full-time ministers of other faiths may receive partial tuition assistance in the amount of $2,000 per academic year. All of the ministerial tuition assistance programs require separate applications which may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.

The National Merit/National Achievement Scholarships are full-tuition scholarships available to ten finalists in the National Merit or National Achievement Competitions. Applicants must list Birmingham Southern as their first college choice.

The United Methodist Church and College Partnership Scholarship Program allows a local United Methodist church or church organization to nominate a student by pledging $500, $1,000 or $1,500 per year for four years with the College providing two-to-one matching funds per year for four years, as long as the nominee is selected to receive the award. Students must apply for financial aid to be considered for this scholarship.

Endowed Scholarships

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 through 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 Adult Student Scholarship Honoring Judith Hand is funded through charitable donations of alumni and friends of the College and the Alpha Sigma Lambda Adult Studies Honorary Society. The scholarship honors Judith Hand, the Assistant Dean for Adult Studies from 1978 until her retirement in 2002. Historically awarded to students in the former Adult Studies Program, currently the scholarship is awarded to an adult learner, 24 years or older, enrolled at the College.

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 Alabama Power Foundation Pre-Engineering Scholarship was established in 2002 to promote the education of deserving full-time, undergraduate students participating in the dual degree program in engineering or majoring in physics at Birmingham-Southern College. Recipients shall be, at the time of the award, a legal resident of Alabama. Preference is given but not limited to, minority students. Recipients are encouraged, but not required, to contribute to the scholarship when circumstances permit after receiving their degree or leaving the College.

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 1940s, withdrew to enlist in the U.S. Air Force where he served with distinction as a WWII fighter pilot. It was at the College 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 Lona C. Almond Scholarship was established by Mrs. Almond who graduated from Birmingham Southern College in 1929. During her 44 years as a teacher she was given the distinction of "Teacher of the Month," "Teacher of the Year," and "Star Teacher." She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma honorary for education professionals. While living in Vienna, Austria, in 1947, Mrs. Almond was given the honor of "Woman of the Year" for her work with the AmHimmel Orphanage. Mrs. Almond also lived in Germany and Japan. This scholarship is given to any worthy and deserving student.

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, Scholarship was created through their generosity in 1998. Mr. Anderson attended Birmingham-Southern College 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 Scholarship was 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, who was an 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 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 W. Michael Atchison Athletic Scholarship was created in 2002 by Mr. Atchison, a 1965 graduate of the College and former member of the varsity basketball team. Mr. Atchison serves as the chairman of the Birmingham-Southern College Board of Trustees. This scholarship is awarded to any student-athlete who qualifies as a member of a varsity athletic team.

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 Awtry/McKay Athletic Scholarship was established in 2000 by Al Awtrey and Matt McKay. Al Awtrey, who is the owner of Awtrey Companies, has been a long time real estate developer in the Birmingham area. Matt McKay is CEO of All Star Automotive Group in Baton Rouge, LA. His company owns several car dealerships in Louisiana. This scholarship is to be awarded to a student athlete.

The Raymon J. Baker Scholarship was created in 1992 through the generosity of Mr. Baker whose enrollment at the College in the early 1940s was interrupted by WWII. 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 College alumna, 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 College 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 bachelor’s degree in English from Birmingham-Southern College 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 Twenty-first 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 College 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 and 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 Lois Brown Battle Scholarship was created in her memory in 2003 through an estate gift from her brother A. S. “Sonny” Brown, Jr. Ms. Battle attended Birmingham-Southern College from 1934-36. Other family members have also attended. This scholarship is to be awarded to students majoring in education.

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 grade point average 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 students from St. Mark United Methodist Church, or 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. 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 degree 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 Carolyn C. and Thomas F. Bland Scholarship was established by Mrs. Bland in 1996. Alice Carolyn Copeland graduated from Birmingham Southern College with a sense of adventure in 1938, moved to Washington, D.C., and took a position with the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the intelligence agency for the U.S. in WWII, which later became the Central Intelligence Agency. She served in Egypt and Italy during the war years. She married OSS colleague Thomas Bland and they had a long career with the CIA, serving in Japan, France, Germany, and Italy. They retired to Southern Pines, North Carolina. This scholarship is established with no restrictions, but with the expectation its recipients will take full advantage of the variety of educational opportunities inherent in a liberal arts curriculum.

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 College 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 College 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 Marion and John Breyer Scholarship was created in 1997 through a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Breyer. Mr. Breyer served as president of Loveman’s Department Stores and he and Mrs. Breyer have been active in many civic causes. The Breyers have no direct ties to the College, but they appreciate the College’s contributions to the quality of life in Birmingham. This scholarship is to be awarded to students majoring in business or a related field.

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 Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Brown, Sr., Scholarship was created in 2002 to memorialize A. S. “Doc” Brown, Sr., and his wife Letha Nalley Brown through an estate gift from their son A.S. “Sonny” Brown, Jr. This scholarship is awarded to students majoring in economics or pursuing the pre-engineering curriculum.

The A. S. “Sonny” Brown, Jr., Scholarship pays tribute to Archibald Sparks Brown, Jr., and a major trust to benefit Birmingham-Southern College, which he created in 1997 with the encouragement of his business associate and friend William N. Reynolds, Class of 1948. Mr. Brown was the principal owner of Electrical Repair Services Co. in Birmingham and a very successful businessman. This scholarship is to be awarded to students demonstrating solid academic achievement who are pursuing a pre-medical curriculum.

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 Twenty-first 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 College, and a professorship of retailing in the free enterprise system has been established in his honor.

The Eliza Stokes Brunson Scholarship was established in 2003 by Mrs. Brunson, a 1928 Birmingham-Southern College graduate, in appreciation for the nurturing care she experienced as a student. She received a master’s degree from Vanderbilt University in 1937 and for many years was a teacher at Murphy High School in Mobile. Mrs. Brunson was married to Paul W. Brunson who was a District Judge in Alabama. They had two children, Paul W. Brunson, Jr., and Harriet B. Steptoe. This scholarship is awarded to any student the College deems worthy of assistance.

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 a 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 College 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 a 1971 Birmingham Southern College graduate. Preference in awarding the scholarship is given to worthy and deserving students from the Panama City area.

The Mr. and Mrs. Edwin O. 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, M.D. ’67, and Timothy A.R. Callahan ’70. Mrs. Eivor H. Callahan served in many leadership roles promoting the fine arts in Birmingham including chair of the Festival of Arts. She was born in Hofors, Sweden in 1913, emigrated with her family to America as a young child, and died in Birmingham in 2002. Dr. Alston Callahan is a world renowned ophthalmologist who founded the Eye Foundation Hospital in 1963. After the hospital was acquired by the University of Alabama at Birmingham, it was renamed in his honor. In 1997, he founded the International Retinal Research Foundation, Incorporated in Birmingham to fund research directed at finding cures to eye diseases. 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 College. 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 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 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 Birmingham-Southern College. 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: Mary Carmichael Pickel, a public schoolteacher; Katherine Kennedy Carmichael, Ph.D. ’32, Dean of Women and Associate Dean for Supportive Services at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; 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 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. Casaday, D.D., Scholarship was established through a gift made by Mrs. Olive Elmore Casaday and Thomas C. Casaday, Jr. This scholarship memorializes Dr. Casaday, 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. Upon retirement, they returned to Birmingham, where the Reverend Cavaleri served several years as Associate Pastor of McCoy United Methodist, the “College church.” This scholarship is 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 College. 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 provided his children with an appreciation for life-long education and a sense of enjoyment of the arts. Recipients should show proof of financial need, but, of more importance, recipients should perform better than average academically and demonstrate achievement in some educational or intellectual endeavor through 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 master’s 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 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 Doctor of Divinity Degree from 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 College, “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 Class of 2002 Scholarship was created by the Senior Gift Campaign through gifts and pledges from students who graduated spring 2002. This scholarship can be awarded to any worthy and deserving student.

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 College 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 College 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 bachelor’s degree in 1969 from Birmingham-Southern College and his J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1972. Mrs. Collier received her bachelor of arts in 1970 from Birmingham-Southern College 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 the College.

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 College 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 worthy and deserving students preparing for the ministry or other full time Christian service; 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 College. 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 bachelor’s degree in education from Birmingham-Southern College, 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 speech pathology with emphasis on teaching the cerebral palsied, or 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 College 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 College 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 Cypress Family Scholarship was created in 1986 through the generosity of the late Conrad S. Cypress and his wife, Frances Goldstein Cypress, a former Birmingham-Southern College student. It also honors the father of Conrad Cypress, Joseph Karl Cypress, who was a founder of Dixie Store Fixtures & Sales Company of Birmingham, which continues as a family owned and operated business and is a major supplier of food service equipment. The Cypress Family support many civic, social and fraternal organizations. This scholarship is awarded to students born in Jefferson County, Alabama, who are preparing for a career in business. Special consideration is given to students whose natural parents are deceased or to students affected by Crohn’s disease.

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. Reve