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. Reverend and Mrs. Daniel have a men’s and women’s residence hall named for them on the Birmingham-Southern College 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. 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 Birmingham-Southern College Board of Trustees. 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’s 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 Hiram Glass Davis Scholarship was established by descendants and kin who have roots in Gordo, Alabama. Dr. Davis was a minister-educator from Gordo. He served in Alabama, Louisiana and Florida; as the president of Athens College; as a member of the committee to establish Birmingham-Southern College; and as a trustee in the College’s initial years. He graduated from Southern University in Greensboro. Preference in awarding the scholarship is given to students preparing for the ministry or a church-related vocation who come from the Gordo-Tuscaloosa area.

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 College 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 College 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 College 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 College 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 College and had a distinguished career in international mining and banking. He served as a member of the Birmingham-Southern College 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 College. 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 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 College. 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 Fischer Colbert Scholarship was created in 2001 by Mary Alice Fischer Williams, Class of 1963. It honors her father, Joseph Woodson Kirby Fischer; her mother, Alice Evelyn Colbert Fischer; and an uncle, Carlos Edwin Colbert, Sr. Her parents gave Ms. Williams the confidence to pursue whatever career path she chose for herself, but with an understanding of the importance of being happy in her work. Her uncle influenced her to become a computer programmer, which led to a career in which she has been both successful and happy. While a student, Ms. Williams was helped financially by Birmingham Southern College and she desires to assist future students in a similar manner. This scholarship is awarded to any worthy and deserving student.

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 College. 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 a Birmingham area high school senior with an interest in English and/or creative writing. The winner is chosen from among those entering a short story, essay, or selection of poems. Recipient must apply for admission, be accepted, and enroll at the College as a first-year student.

The Hal G. Fredericks Scholarship was established in his memory by his wife, Blanche. Mr. Fredericks had a notable career in broadcasting, having been affiliated with both CBS and NBC. Mr. and Mrs. Fredericks were the owners and managers of radio stations WCRT AM and WQEZ FM in Birmingham and were active in the civic life of the community. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to students preparing for a career in radio, television, or newspaper.

The Dr. Arthur M. Freeman, Jr., Scholarship is awarded to students preparing for a career in medicine and with preference given to students of a racial minority. This major scholarship fund established in 1991 was made possible through the generosity of Dr. Freeman, a 1937 graduate of Birmingham Southern and of Vanderbilt University Medical School. Dr. Freeman was a prominent physician, researcher, author and lecturer in Gastroenterology, and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Alabama Medical School. During his distinguished career Dr. Freeman was closely identified with South Highlands Hospital (HealthSouth Medical Center) where he served as Director of Medicine, Chief of Staff, and President of the Board of Directors. Dr. Freeman was a member of the Birmingham Southern College Board of Trustees and was a recipient of an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from his alma mater in 1986.

The Katherine Lide Freeman Scholarship was established in her honor in 1989 by her husband, Arthur M. Freeman, Jr., M.D. Mrs. Freeman is a member of the Class of 1937 where she graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, with a major in French and English. While at ‘Southern she was May Queen, a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, Mortar Board, and Kappa Delta Epsilon honoraries and Pi Beta Phi social sorority. This scholarship is awarded to students majoring in a foreign language, preferably French, and who demonstrate superior academic achievement, outstanding character, and financial need. Recipients are expected to maintain a grade point average of 3.00 or better.

The Belon O. Friday/Highlands United Methodist Church Scholarship was endowed by members of the church and other friends in honor of Dr. Friday. Dr. Friday graduated from Auburn University and received his bachelor of divinity from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. He has served ministerial appointments across Alabama and was named Senior Minister at Highlands United Methodist in 1978. In 1985, Dr. Friday received an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Birmingham Southern. Preference is given to students who seek a career in the ministry or other full time Christian service.

The Hermione C. Friend Scholarship was established in 1984 by her son, Edward M. Friend, III, and her daughter, Ellen F. Elsas, both of Birmingham. Mrs. Friend and her late husband, General E.M. Friend, Jr., supported many civic, cultural and religious activities in Birmingham. This scholarship is available to any worthy and deserving student.

The Pat Fulmer Memorial Scholarship was established by friends of Patty Lillian Fulmer upon her death in 1986. She spent 25 years in dedicated service as a missionary to the United Methodist Church and the people of Zimbabwe. Because of the value she placed on education, she was instrumental in bringing several students from Zimbabwe to Birmingham Southern. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to a United Methodist student from Zimbabwe, another African country, or other foreign countries.

The Andrew G. Gainey Music Scholarship was established in 1988 in recognition of Professor Gainey’s retirement from full time teaching at the College where he served for thirty three years. Andy Gainey was a “performing teacher” sharing with more than 1,000 voice students his experience singing with New York City Opera, on Broadway, radio, and television. In Birmingham Mr. Gainey appeared in many roles in Birmingham-Southern College music and theatre productions, Town and Gown Theatre, and Summerfest, and he was choral director at South Highlands Presbyterian Church. This scholarship is awarded to students demonstrating special talent in voice.

The Minnie and Dr. A.G. Gaston Scholarship was established in their honor by business associates and friends throughout Birmingham and Alabama. Dr. Gaston founded a number of business enterprises which include Citizens Federal Savings and Loan and Booker T. Washington Insurance Co. He and Mrs. Gaston were honored nationally and internationally for their many achievements in business and their commitment to a better understanding between people of all races, religions, and creeds. Preference in awarding the scholarship is given to worthy and deserving students of an ethnic minority.

The General Endowed Scholarship Fund was provided by an anonymous donor and is available to deserving students attending Birmingham Southern.

The Carolyn June Gersten Scholarship was established through a bequest from her estate. She attended Birmingham Southern from 1947 50 and obtained her MA/MFCC from other universities including California State, Sacramento. She was among the first psychologists to be licensed in California as a clinical psychotherapist and also as a clinical hypnotherapist. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given first to students majoring in psychology and second to students preparing for a profession that requires an understanding of the principles of human behavior. Income from the fund may also be used by the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences to further the study of psychology.

The Glasscox Hallman Memorial Scholarship was established by J. Stanton Glasscox, Class of 1987, in honor of Jack Glasscox and Sybil Hallman. Mr. Glasscox and Mr. Hallman were active leaders in the life and development of Blount County, Alabama, and Lee's Chapel United Methodist Church. Preference in awarding this scholarship is first for students who are from Blount County, Alabama, and second for students majoring in political science or economics.

The Nancy Jane Gibbs Scholarship was begun by McCoy United Methodist Church and Canterbury United Methodist Church with offerings from the annual Christmas Carol Services at the churches. The endowment is in memory of the daughter of Dr. Tom Gibbs and Jane Gibbs. The scholarship is awarded each year based upon merit and is not renewable. The Chair of the Division of Fine and Performing Arts organizes the selection process each year.

The Earl L. Glenn Scholarship was established by Mrs. Earl L. Glenn in memory of her husband, who was a 1924 graduate of Birmingham Southern. Mr. Glenn had a successful business in real estate and insurance in Decatur, Alabama, and was a lay leader in the Central United Methodist Church. Preference in awarding of the scholarship is given to students from Decatur and Morgan County.

The Carl Ray Gober Scholarship was created in 1994 through the generosity of Mr. Gober, Class of 1953, in response to the Church Scholarship Program on behalf of Hueytown United Methodist Church. Preference is given to (1) students who are members of Hueytown UMC, (2) other Methodist students from West Jefferson County, (3) other Methodist students.

The Anne and Winfred Godwin Scholarship was created by Dr. and Mrs. Godwin who are respectively 1948 and 1947 graduates of the College. Dr. Godwin received his graduate degrees from the University of North Carolina and for 28 years served as President of the Southern Regional Educational Board headquartered in Atlanta promoting educational advancement in 15 states. Dr. Godwin received the College’s Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1979. He died in 1997. Preference is given to students majoring in education or preparing to pursue a career in education at any level.

The Susan Gabriella Goodall Scholarship was established in her memory in 1986 by her granddaughter, Mrs. W. Bew White, Jr., of Birmingham, a 1944 graduate of Birmingham Southern. Mrs. Goodall (1870 1953) was a woman whose life of 82 years was guided by her strong Christian faith. The Goodall family played a prominent role in the commercial life of Birmingham’s early days through the Goodall Brown Dry Goods Company. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to students of outstanding character and achievement who are interested in a career of service to others through teaching, health care, and Christian service.

The Margaret Culverhouse Goodell Scholarship was established in 1991 by Hugh F. Culverhouse, attorney, banker, and owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Football Team, in honor of his sister, who graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 1935. This scholarship is awarded to students majoring in early childhood education or any other field of education.

The Henry C. Goodrich Scholarship was established by a grant from Sonat Foundation, Inc., honoring Mr. Goodrich and his tenure as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the corporation. Mr. Goodrich is a retired executive held in the highest esteem in many quarters of American business and finance, and he is a civic leader who has worked diligently for the betterment of the total Birmingham community. Mr. Goodrich serves on a number of civic and corporate boards including that of Time Life, Inc. In 1985 he was the recipient of an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Birmingham Southern. The scholarship awarded as part of the Honors Scholarship Day provides full tuition and is awarded to an entering first-year student selected on the basis of his or her academic achievement, outstanding character, and leadership ability. Recipients must demonstrate a need for scholarship assistance, and preference is given to students planning for a career in business or related fields.

The Earl F. Gossett, Sr., Scholarship was established by the Hill Realty Company in memory of Earl F. Gossett, Sr., a longtime friend and associate. His son, Dr. Earl F. Gossett, Jr., is a Birmingham-Southern College alumnus and Professor Emeritus of Religion at the College. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need.

The Richard E. Goza Scholarship was established in his memory by his wife. For many years Mr. Goza was associated with the International Business Machine Company in the Birmingham area. Preference in awarding of this scholarship is given to students majoring in computer science.

The Graduate Management Alumni Scholarship Fund was established in 1994 by the alumni of the College's graduate program. Scholarships are awarded each spring to deserving current graduate students based on both merit and financial need. The awards may be used either to provide a student with the opportunity to continue as graduate management student, or to provide funding for a special academic project or initiative. Recipients are selected in the spring by a four person panel comprised of graduate alumni and/or the MPPM Board of Overseers, a member of the graduate faculty, and the Director of Graduate Programs.

The Henry V. Graham Scholarship was established in 2001 by family members to honor Mr. Graham, who attended Birmingham Southern College in the late 1930s and who, as a real estate developer, was active in community service. As Adjutant General of the Alabama National Guard, General Graham played an important role as a peacemaker during the civil rights activism of the early 1960s. While in the midst of tumultuous change, his was a quiet voice of reason and restraint. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to students who exhibit a commitment to scholarship and community service.

The Walter and Marjorie Graham Scholarship was established in 2003. Marjorie McLaughlin Graham graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 1933. While at Birmingham-Southern College, Mrs. Graham majored in English with a minor in French. Walter Graham attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Mr. Graham was Vice President of The New York News and later worked in Dallas prior to his retirement in Austin, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Graham had two children, and were deeply interested in the education of young people. Three institutions of higher learning benefitted from their trust, including Birmingham-Southern College and Walter Graham’s alma mater. This scholarship is to be used for deserving students as determined by the Birmingham-Southern College Board of Trustees.

The William C. Gray, Sr., Scholarship was established in 2001 by William C. Gray, Jr., Ph.D., Class of 1965. It honors his father who was unable to attend college, but who instilled in his son the importance of higher education and who faithfully supported his son’s athletic endeavors in high school and as a basketball player at Birmingham Southern College. It is in the spirit of his father’s selflessness that Dr. Gray makes possible this scholarship to assist in the education of a Birmingham Southern College athlete.

The Anna Mae S. Greene Scholarship was given in 1950 by George O. Greene, Birmingham business executive, in memory of his wife. The award is restricted to Methodist ministerial students.

The Gresham, Smith & Partners Scholarship was established in 1984 and is available to any worthy and deserving students. Founded in 1967 by Batey M. Gresham, Jr., and Fleming W. Smith, Jr., Gresham, Smith & Partners is a nationally known, multi-disciplinary design firm providing architectural, engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, and graphics design services. With more than 225 employees, the firm maintains offices in Birmingham, Charleston, Dallas, Nashville, and Orlando. Gresham, Smith & Partners did the architectural design for the Franklin W. Olin Computer Science/Mathematics Center at the College.

The Essie Grimsley and E.M. Grimsley Scholarship was made possible in 1964 through the estate of the late Mr. Grimsley. The award is used toward the expenses of worthy students.

The Jessie Lucille Welch and W. Nelson Guthrie Scholarship was established in their memory in 1989 by their son W. Nelson Guthrie, Jr., Class of 1954. The son of a minister, Reverend Guthrie was a member of the Class of 1926. Reverend and Mrs. Guthrie served the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church for 51 years. Reverend Guthrie helped lead the financial campaign for constructing the Fair Haven Home for the Aging and he served twenty years as Secretary for Retirement Homes for ministers and their widows. His efforts in that field were viewed as a model system for the entire United Methodist Church Conference. This scholarship is awarded to any academically qualified student but who for financial reasons would not otherwise be able to attend Birmingham Southern.

The Hackney Family Scholarship honors four generations with ties to the College. This scholarship was originally endowed by Cecil F. Hackney, Class of 1927, to honor his father, John Thomas Hackney. Mrs. Cecil Hackney (Elizabeth Morris) is a 1929 Birmingham-Southern College graduate. Some of their children and grandchildren have attended ‘Southern and the family ties continue with T. Morris Hackney as a member of the Board of Trustees. At the College there is also the Hackney Professorship is Physics and the Hackney Literary Awards.

The Charles A. Hamilton Eagle and Gold Scout Scholarship was established in 1980 through the generosity of the late Mr. Hamilton, a successful business leader in Anniston, Alabama. To be considered for the scholarship a young man must have attained the rank of Eagle Scout or a young woman must attain the rank of Gold Star.

The Herschel T. Hamner Memorial Scholarship was established by friends to memorialize the late Dr. Hamner, an alumnus of the College and former editor of the Alabama Christian Advocate. Annual awards are made to needy and worthy students with preference given to students preparing for church ministries.

The Ruth L. Hanson Pre Medical Scholarship was established by Mrs. Ruth Lawson Hanson, a prominent civic leader, former Chair of the Board of the Birmingham News, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Diabetes Trust Fund, who was named to the Alabama Academy of Honor. The late Mrs. Hanson received an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Birmingham Southern College and was a longtime member of the Board of Trustees. Awards up to $2,500 per academic year are available to pre medical and pre dental students. These scholarships are based upon financial need and academic promise.

The Hardin Family Scholarship was created in 1992 through the generosity of Mrs. Mary G. Hardin and her daughters, Mary Lee Hardin and Elizabeth Hardin, of Gadsden, Alabama. Owners of Hardin & Company which manages a chain of Piggly Wiggly Food Stores in northeast Alabama, the Hardin Family support education at all levels, but particularly institutions with ties to the United Methodist Church. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to students from Etowah, Jackson, and Marshall Counties.

The Reverend Edward L. Hardin, Sr., Scholarship was established in his memory in 1985 by his wife Katherine W. Hardin; his son, 1962 graduate Edward L. Hardin, Jr.; and contributions from many family friends. Funds were also provided from proceeds of the book Brother Ed about his life and ministry authored by Mrs. Hardin. From 1935 until retirement in 1979, Reverend Hardin served appointments in the Alabama West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church with great distinction, including Richards Memorial in Pensacola, Capitol Heights in Montgomery, Greenville, Opp, and Brewton, and the Marianna District. Brother Ed was known as “a builder of churches” and “a community pastor,” and through his ministry and dynamic personality touched the lives of many church members and friends. This scholarship is awarded to any worthy and deserving student with preference given, but not restricted, to those who are members of a Methodist Church in the Alabama West Florida Conference.

The Raymond F. Hargrave Scholarship was established in memory of his son who was a member of the Class of 1950, by Raymond E. Hargrave. Raymond was a professional musician and teacher in New York City. Preference is given to students concentrating their studies and planning for a career in the field of music.

The Oscar E. Harmer and Dorothy L. Harmer Scholarship was established in 1987 through a major bequest from the estate of Ms. Harmer in recognition of her ties to Birmingham Southern and in memory of her father. Ms. Harmer was a member of the Class of 1928 and received degrees in library science from Emory University and the University of Michigan. She served as a librarian at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The scholarship is available to any worthy and deserving student.

The William Claude Harmon, M.D., Memorial Scholarship was established under the provision of Dr. William Claude Harmon’s will and from donations given by his friends and associates. Funds from this scholarship are available each year to a student following a pre medical course of study.

The Cliff Harper Scholarship for an Outstanding Athlete was established in 1980 in memory of the distinguished alumnus and three sports letterman of the College. At the time of his death, Mr. Harper was Chairman of the Athletic Steering Committee at Birmingham Southern and Associate Commissioner Emeritus of the Southeastern Conference. An award of $2,000 is granted annually to an academically outstanding student who is also a promising athlete. High school seniors must make application to the Athletic Director of Birmingham Southern by March 15 and submit a letter of recommendation from their coaches and high school principals or counselors. At least a “B” average is required for an applicant to receive consideration for this award. The scholarship may be renewed if the recipient maintains a minimum 3.00 grade point average.

The John D. Harris Scholarship was created by a donation from the Virgil P. Warren Foundation in honor of Mr. Harris, a successful Georgia business leader and former President of the Birmingham Southern College National Alumni Association. The scholarship is used for some worthy person who might not otherwise receive a college education.

The Donald C. Harrison, M.D., Scholarship was established through the generosity of Dr. Harrison in 1987. He is a 1954 Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Birmingham Southern and received his M.D. degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1958. Dr. Harrison served as Chief of Cardiology at Stanford University School of Medicine from 1967 1986 when he was appointed Senior Vice President and Provost for Health Affairs at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Harrison was named Distinguished Alumnus of the College in 1984. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to students preparing for a career in medicine and who maintain a grade point average of 3.00 or better.

The Tinsley Randolph Harrison, M.D., Scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Tinsley Randolph Harrison (1900 1979) one of the outstanding physicians and medical educators in Alabama as well as in the nation. Dr. Harrison founded the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Alabama School of Medicine and helped give that institution regional and national prominence. Birmingham Southern awards two Tinsley Harrison Scholarships to entering first year students who plan to pursue a career in medicine.

The Hart Greer Scholarship was established by Hart Greer, Inc., to be used to help meet the educational expenses of children of their employees.

The James F. Hatcher Scholarship was established in his honor by his friends and in recognition of his contributions to the cultural life of Birmingham and Alabama. The scholarship is awarded each year to the winner of the Miss BSC Pageant, an official, preliminary pageant for Miss Alabama. Hatcher, a 1950 graduate of the College, was founder and director of Town and Gown Theatre, director of Summerfest, and a former advisor to the Miss Alabama and Miss America Pageants.

The Elizabeth Rose Hayes Scholarship was established by Elizabeth Hayes (1904 1989), who was a member of the Class of 1925. She completed her coursework in three years and spent her senior year teaching English in Glencoe, Alabama. Miss Hayes later purchased the Powderly Drug Company, a retail drug store in Birmingham, which she owned and operated for approximately 35 years. She lived very modestly and at her death left an estate valued at more than one million dollars to her alma mater to create an endowed scholarship fund to assist academically outstanding students who have financial need in pursuing a career in health related fields. Recipients are selected by the Office of Financial Aid in accordance with the policies determined by the Board of Trustees. Student recipients are expected to maintain a “B” average or better in their studies.

The Lena Haywood Scholarship was created in 1995 by First United Methodist Church of Heflin, Alabama, to honor “Miss Lena” on her 96th birthday and in recognition of her Christian values and faith of a mustard seed. She is much loved in her church and community. This scholarship is awarded to students in music with preference given, but not restricted, to students from FUMC Heflin or Cleburne County.

The William Randolph Hearst Scholarship was endowed by the Hearst Foundation, Inc. of New York. It is intended to assist African American students in benefitting from the educational opportunities at Birmingham Southern.

The Howell T. Heflin Pre law Scholarship was established as a tribute to the Honorable Howell T. Heflin, an alumnus of Birmingham Southern College, United States Senator, and former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. Income from the fund is available for students who plan to enter the legal profession.

The Dr. Dorothy Height Scholarship was created under the leadership of Ms. Christina Gold, Executive Vice President of AVON Products, Inc., along with other GALA '97 honorees to recognize Dr. Height who as longtime President of the National Council of Negro Women has been in the forefront of providing opportunities for women. Preference in awarding this scholarship will be to an African American female who has a strong academic record and financial aid need.

The Betsy and Phil Henle Scholarship was established in 1996. Mr. and Mrs. Henle of Birmingham have no direct ties to Birmingham-Southern College; however, through contact with students, faculty, and graduates they developed an appreciation for the College’s commitment to quality education and pursuit of excellence in the arts. Recipients are to be selected as part of Fine Arts Scholarship Day and must demonstrate a high degree of talent and promise of continued achievement in the fine and performing arts.

The Henley-Henderson Scholarship was established by Dora Henley Going, Class of 1937, in memory of her parents, John Woodson Henley and Mary Harrison Henderson. The scholarship is awarded to a pre-medical student who demonstrates financial need and maintains a “B” average or better.

The Hercules, Incorporated, Scholarship was established in 1979 by the Bessemer Office. Income from the fund provides an annual scholarship to an academically outstanding student without regard to financial need.

The Highlands United Methodist Church of Birmingham Scholarship was provided by a gift from the Church and is used for worthy students. The Church recommends the recipients of this annual award.

The James Blaine Hill Scholarship was provided to memorialize a man who served on the Birmingham-Southern College Board of Trustees for 23 years and whose support of higher education was known regionally. This annual award is to aid worthy students.

The Ora Lee Hill and J. Ernest Hill Scholarship was established through Mrs. Hill’s generosity in 1997. Mrs. Hill, a native of south Georgia, has been a resident of Birmingham for more than 50 years and active in many cultural organizations as well as Daughters of the American Revolution and United Daughters of the Confederacy. This scholarship was created because of her admiration for Birmingham Southern, and preference is given to students in the fine and performing arts.

The Charles Hubert Hodges, Sr., Scholarship was established in memory of Mr. Hodges, a 1926 graduate of Birmingham Southern and a prominent business and civic leader in Marianna, Florida. The endowment was provided by his son and daughter in law, Dr. and Mrs. William Hall Hodges of Dothan. Dr. Hodges is a 1963 graduate of the College. The scholarship is awarded to any students with financial aid need.

The Jane Ellis Hodges Scholarship was created in 2002 through her estate. Ms. Ellis was a 1957 graduate of Birmingham-Southern College and received a master’s degree in elementary education from Peabody College for Teachers in 1962. She was a gifted first grade teacher in Scottsboro, Alabama, where she encouraged students to be their best and to experience the job of learning. Her numerous community endeavors included First United Methodist Church, Girl Scouts, Scottsboro Music Study Club and Scottsboro Public Library. This scholarship is to be awarded to deserving students from Scottsboro and Jackson County, Alabama.

The C. Fred Holle Scholarship was created by his son, Everett H. Holle, in 1994. Fred Holle (1905 1987) was born in Troup County, Georgia. During his 38-year career with the Ralston Purina Company, he played a major role in creating the chicken and broiler industry in Alabama. Mr. Holle was a smart, hard-working business leader who always gave time to help others and who took seriously the responsibility of good stewardship of whatever wealth he accumulated. This scholarship is for students pursuing a career in business who demonstrate academic achievement, outstanding character, potential for leadership, and a concern for others. It is the hope of the donor that recipients of the Holle Scholarship will be mindful of the need in the future to assist other students in furthering their college education.

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 James P. Holmquist Scholarship was established in 1990 by a bequest from the James P. Holmquist Estate and with memorial contributions from his many friends. He was a 1945 Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Birmingham Southern and received a graduate fellowship to Cornell University where he obtained a master’s degree in chemistry. Mr. Holmquist had a distinguished career of over 30 years as a chemist with Southern Research Institute. Income from the endowment provides scholarship assistance to worthy students who demonstrate a special interest in the study of chemistry.

The Ira H. Holt, M.D., Scholarship was created through the generosity of Dr. Holt, 1958 Birmingham-Southern College graduate, 1963 Tulane Medical School graduate and prominent cardiologist practicing in the Birmingham area. Preference is given to students pursuing a pre-medical curriculum or to non-pre-medical students majoring in chemistry or biology.

The Hooper Family Scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hooper of Birmingham in honor of their daughters, Judy Hooper Blackwell, who graduated from Birmingham Southern in 1962 with a bachelor of science degree in mathematics, and Janet Hooper Dodson, who graduated from the University of Alabama with a master’s degree in music. The awarding of this scholarship is to be made on an alternating basis to worthy and deserving students concentrating their studies in mathematics or music.

The Jeffrey D. Hounshell Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Jeffrey D. Hounshell, who was killed in action in the Vietnam War. He was the son of Birmingham Southern President, Dr. Charles D. Hounshell (1969 1971). Dr. Hounshell died in 1993.

The Reverend Charles H. Howard Memorial Scholarship was created in 1998 by family and friends across the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. Upon graduation from Birmingham Southern in 1954, Charles Howard entered the seminary and began training for ordination in the United Methodist Church, which he served for 43 years. This scholarship is to be awarded to a student who has been involved in leadership and/or service roles in the United Methodist Church and who plans to enter the seminary upon graduating from Birmingham Southern.

The Fontaine Maury Howard Scholarship was endowed in memory of Mr. Howard through a bequest from his estate and through gifts from his family, business associates, and other friends. Mr. Howard was one of several family members to attend Birmingham Southern, graduating in 1929. He was a partner in the law firm of Capell, Howard, Knabe and Cobbs in Montgomery, Alabama. Mr. Howard was a strong supporter of the College and was a Life Member of its Board of Trustees. The scholarship is available to any worthy and deserving students.

The Virginia Evins Huckstep Scholarship was established in her memory in 1987 by family and friends. Mrs. Huckstep was a native of Birmingham, a 1942 graduate of Birmingham-Southern, and the wife of Robin C. Huckstep, Sr., Class of 1939. She was a lifetime member of the Real Estate Million Dollar Club and an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Preference in awarding the scholarship is given to students going into special education or other areas of early childhood or elementary education.

The Bertha and George Huddleston, Sr., Scholarship was established in their memory by their children. George Huddleston, Sr., was a U.S. Congressman from the Ninth District of Alabama from 1914 to 1937. Their children Mary, George Jr., John, Jane, and Nancy were graduates of Birmingham Southern. This scholarship is awarded to any worthy and deserving student.

The Hudgins Scholarship was established in 1989 by Charles Hugh Hudgins, a 1962 summa cum laude graduate of Birmingham Southern, who calls his college years among the happiest and most rewarding of his life. The scholarship is intended to help other students enjoy the opportunity Mr. Hudgins had for a quality education and personal growth at the College, and it is available to any worthy and deserving student.

The Amos Hudson Music Scholarship is awarded each year by the United Methodist women of Highlands United Methodist Church of Birmingham in honor of Mr. Hudson, who served as the church’s director of music. Mr. Hudson was a 1947 graduate of Birmingham Southern College and has been a strong supporter of the College and its programs in the fine and performing arts.

The Pearl P. Huffman Scholarship was established in memory of this former school teacher and member of the Class of 1929, by her daughter, Mary H. Thomaston, Class of 1976. Preference is for a deserving student from Winston County or any other deserving student who is a member of the United Methodist Church.

The Huffman United Methodist Church Scholarship was established by the Men’s Club of that Church for the purpose of encouraging its youth to attend Birmingham Southern. The scholarship of $500 awarded to an entering first-year student and renewable for an additional year. Selection is made by the senior minister of the church and officers of the club.

The Grace Hughes Family Scholarship was created in 1997 by Grace Hughes Guin, M.D., who graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 1938. She majored in biology and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. It honors the memory of her parents, Grace Hawkins and Ernest Smith Hughes, and her brother Ernest Smith Hughes, Jr. For three generations in Birmingham, the Hughes Family was associated with the railroads in construction and coal. In 1944 Dr. Hughes graduated from Vanderbilt Medical School: the first woman to do so. She became a pediatric pathologist and later served as Assistant Chief of Pathology overseeing the laboratories at 95 VA Hospitals. In 1991 she was named a recipient of the Birmingham-Southern College Distinguished Alumni Award. This scholarship is intended to benefit students with a financial aid need who plan a career in the medical profession, possess a high intellectual ability, and a desire to help and heal others.

The Susan Mabry and William Hansell Hulsey Scholarship was established in 1988 through a gift from Mrs. Hulsey and in tribute to the late Mr. Hulsey, who was one of Birmingham’s most successful business leaders, having served as President of Garber, Cook and Hulsey, Inc., a private holding company, and having been a director of SouthTrust Bank. Mr. Hulsey served as a member of the Birmingham Southern Board of Trustees and received an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from the College in 1985. Mr. and Mrs. Hulsey have been generous benefactors of many good causes in the Birmingham community in support of the arts, health care, and higher education. Preference in awarding the scholarship is given to students concentrating their studies in English literature and the arts.

The William Hansell Hulsey Scholarship in Business was established in 1992 in memory of Mr. Hulsey by his wife, Susan Mabry Hulsey. The late Mr. Hulsey was one of Birmingham’s most successful businessmen having served as president of Garber, Cook and Hulsey, Inc., a privately owned holding company, and having been a director of SouthTrust Bank. Mr. Hulsey was a member of the Birmingham-Southern College Board of Trustees and received an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from the College in 1985. The scholarship is awarded to worthy and deserving students majoring in business or related field.

The Judy Brown Ingram Scholarship in Music was created in 2000 by her husband, Judge Kenneth Ingram, other family members, and friends in recognition of her 64th birthday. Blessed with natural musical talent, including perfect pitch, Judy, at age five, began studying music in her home town of Gadsden. By age seven she was playing her small accordion at churches, schools and civic clubs in the Gadsden area. In her early teen age years she discovered the versatile Hammond organ. She quickly became a Hammond organ stylist as she entertained at many public functions throughout Alabama and the Southeast. Judy later performed with the Hammond organ and accordion several times on national television in New York City, and was featured on a national network radio program in Chattanooga for several weeks. During those years, Judy also gave performances at the famous Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. After her marriage to Kenneth Ingram of Ashland, Judy continued to accept invitations to perform at special functions in Alabama and surrounding states, including many trips to the Huntsville Space Center for banquets. Dr. Werner von Braun always requested that Judy furnish the musical entertainment because he was especially fond of her renditions of his native German polkas. For many years, Judy has served as the visiting organist at the Ashland, Alabama, First United Methodist Church, which houses a wonderful pipe organ installed in the 1920s. Although Judge and Judy have no direct ties to Birmingham Southern College, they support its mission of being a Methodist related liberal arts college of academic distinction, and are proud of the fact their son, Kenneth Ingram, Jr., is a 1983 graduate. This scholarship is awarded on a one time basis to students effective their junior or senior year. Primary considerations for selection are talent and promise of achievement in music, preferably organ or piano, and financial aid need. Special consideration should be given, but not limited, to students who are members of the United Methodist Church and who are residents of Clay County, Alabama.

The Ireland-Baylor Scholarship was established in 1999 by the William R. Ireland Family of Birmingham. It is awarded to a graduating senior from the Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on the basis of academic performance, leadership skills, including participation in athletics, and financial circumstances. The overall objective is to select a recipient who is well rounded and who values a broad-based liberal arts education as the best preparation for professional and personal success.

The Dorothy T. Ireland Scholarship was established in 1993 by Mrs. William Comer Ireland, a native of Alabama. She was a voice student of Carl Riley of the Birmingham Southern Music Conservatory for four years. During that period she won the lyric soprano voice competition for the State of Alabama. The competition, held on the campus of Birmingham Southern College, was judged by Martha Dick McClung, Andrew Gainey and other College music faculty. This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in voice.

The Mallie and Glenn Ireland, II, Scholarship was created in 1981 to recognize the support and generosity which Mr. and Mrs. Ireland have shown for Birmingham Southern. Mr. Ireland is a retired executive from Vulcan Materials Company, and he and Mrs. Ireland have been generous benefactors of many causes in support of education, health care, and the arts in Alabama. Mr. Ireland is a member of the College’s Board of Trustees. This scholarship is awarded to worthy and deserving students with preference given to those majoring in business related disciplines.

The William R. Ireland Scholarship was established by Mr. Ireland, a member of the Class of 1942 at Birmingham-Southern College. Mr. Ireland is a retired Manager of Community Relations for Vulcan Materials Company. He and his family have been major benefactors of many causes in Alabama in support of education, health care, the environment, and the arts. Preference for this scholarship is given to a worthy and deserving student who demonstrates financial need.

The Cora Boyle Irwin Memorial Scholarship was created in her honor in 1994 through a gift from her son, D. Bruce Irwin, M.D., Class of 1972. This scholarship is available to any deserving student.

The Sarah Griffith Israel Scholarship was created in her memory in 1996 by her husband, John R. Israel, of Birmingham. She was born in Gadsden, Alabama, in 1921 and died in 1989; active in many volunteer organizations, she was also a member of Canterbury United Methodist Church. Mother of four children and grandmother of thirteen, she is warmly remembered by her family and friends for having a “smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye.” This scholarship is available to any student who has a demonstrated financial need.

The Fred M. Jackson Family Scholarship was established by his grandchildren in memory of Mr. Jackson and his three sons: Fred M. Jackson, Jr., Philip C. Jackson, and Ervin Jackson. Mr. Jackson served as a Trustee of Birmingham Southern in its earliest years, and each of his three sons attended the College. Mr. Ervin Jackson, who was a 1923 graduate, later served as a Trustee. Currently, Mr. Philip C. Jackson, Jr., represents the third generation of the Jackson Family to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of need and academic achievement.

The Jackson-Perkins Scholarship was created in 1993 by Andrew Curtis Jackson and Logene Perkins Jackson, Class of 1978. The scholarship honors his grandparents, Daniel Forrest Jackson and Eula Pearl Jackson, and her grandparents, Edward Snowden Perkins and Lucia Edmondson Perkins. This scholarship is intended for English majors with preference given to those planning to teach. Recipients are expected to maintain an overall “B” average or higher.

The Joan and Milton Jacobson Scholarship was created in 2003 by Mrs. Jacobson in memory of Mr. Jacobson, a prominent businessman and owner of Liberty Trouser Company, and in recognition of her ties as a part-time student at the College. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson have generously supported many worthwhile causes in the community, with education being of special interest. This scholarship is awarded to students majoring in music, business or a related area.

The Virginia Elizabeth Jeely Scholarship was established in her memory following her death in 1998. She began her career with the College in 1972 holding various clerical positions with her longest tenure being Student Accounts Manager in the Finance Office. Mrs. Jeely and her husband, Johnny, served as Head Residents in the Student Apartments for many years where their interest in the students and their many kindnesses created a “home atmosphere” for the residents. Gifts to this scholarship were made by many former and current students and by faculty and staff colleagues. This scholarship is available to any worthy and deserving student.

The Louise and Henry P. Johnston Scholarship was given by Henry P. Johnston, Sr., in 1968. Mrs. Johnston was an alumna, and Mr. Johnston had strong family ties with the College. Income from the fund aids worthy students.

The Eunice and Ernest Victor Jones Scholarship was given by the late Dr. E.V. Jones, a former Professor of Chemistry at the College. The income from the fund provides scholarships for a student majoring in chemistry, and a student planning to enter full time Christian service in a church related vocation.

The Lena L. Jones Scholarship was established in 1951 in memory of Lena L. (Mrs. Robert A.) Jones to aid worthy students.

The Patricia Schreiber Jones Scholarship is in memory of Mrs. Jones, a 1979 graduate of Birmingham-Southern College and a school teacher in the Birmingham area. Preference in awarding this scholarship goes to students majoring in music education or education.

The Sara A. and J. Newton Jones, Jr., Scholarship was established in 1988 through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. J. Newton Jones. Mr. Jones was reared in Birmingham and graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 1960. He has been a successful businessman in Bristol, Tennessee, where he is President of Davis Pipe & Metal Fabricators and is a director of several businesses and institutions. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to minority students.

The Jones Steele Scholarship was established in 1986 through a bequest from the estate of Myrtle Jones Steele to benefit needy and deserving students in the study of piano and organ. Mrs. Steele was an accomplished musician, having served as organist at First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham for many years, and she was active in a number of organizations supporting the arts.

The Fred B. Joyner Scholarship was given by Mrs. Joyner in memory of her husband, a distinguished Professor of History and alumnus of the College. This award is to assist superior upperclass students in history.

The Kappa Alpha Order Scholarship was established in 1989 by alumni of Phi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order, a social fraternity at the College. The scholarship is available to a Kappa Alpha member in good standing and in accordance with the criteria established by the donors.

The Naomi and Paul Kassouf Scholarship in Accounting was established in 1987 through their generosity. Mr. Kassouf is a 1942 graduate of Birmingham Southern, a Certified Public Accountant, and founder of the Birmingham firm of L. Paul Kassouf & Company. Mr. Kassouf serves as a member of the Birmingham-Southern College Board of Trustees, and he and Mrs. Kassouf have been strong supporters of the College and have had children and grandchildren attending. This scholarship is awarded to students majoring in accounting and who maintain an overall grade point average of 3.00 or better.

The Hoyt M. Kaylor Scholarship was created in 1989 by colleagues, former students, family, and friends in recognition of Dr. Kaylor’s retirement as Professor of Physics and Mathematics after 37 years as a member of the faculty. Dr. Kaylor is a 1943 graduate of ‘Southern and received his doctorate in physics from the University of Tennessee. This scholarship is awarded to students pursuing a major or minor in physics.

The J. Ward Keener Scholarship was established in 1968 by the B. F. Goodrich Fund, Inc., through an initial endowment of $15,000 in honor of a distinguished 1928 graduate of Birmingham Southern who became Chairman of the Board of the B. F. Goodrich Company.

The Sam and Kelley Scholarship was established in 1998 by Mr. and Mrs. John P. Kelley of Calgary, Canada. This scholarship is to be awarded on the basis of superior academic achievement and to a much lesser, but important extent, extra-curricular activities. Financial need is not a criteria. With the belief that the game of golf teaches one the importance of dedication to continuous improvement, as well as providing opportunities for business and social interaction, recipients must demonstrate the ability to play the game of golf at or above the 90th percentile of amateur golfers in North America. This is presently demonstrated by maintaining a United States Golf Association (USGA) handicap of less than 10 for men or less than 20 for women. An equivalent handicap sanction by the Royal Canadian Golf Association of the Royal and Ancient Golf Society is acceptable. The awarding of this scholarship is to be divided as equally as practical between men and women applicants.

The Michael and Ada Sellers Kennedy Scholarship was funded in their memory in 1999 through a bequest from their daughter, Dr. Caroline H. Kennedy, a 1926 Birmingham-Southern College graduate and former Professor of French at Greensboro College (NC). This scholarship is awarded to worthy and deserving students majoring in English.

The Richard M. Kennedy, Sr., Memorial Scholarship was established by Mrs. Richard M. Kennedy and her sons, Carter S. Kennedy, Robert B. Kennedy, and Richard M. Kennedy, Jr. The fund provides scholarships in memory of the late Mr. Kennedy, one of Birmingham’s outstanding business and civic leaders. They are awarded annually to students who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, academic potential, and financial need.

The Key Windham Scholarship was established in 1992 by Dr. J. Brien Key, a 1951 graduate of Birmingham Southern, and a former Professor of History at Oglethorpe University. The scholarship honors the memory of his parents Flowers Windham and Judson H. Key whose resources and encouragement made it possible for the donor to attend Birmingham-Southern College. The scholarship is designed to help other young men and young women who are not so fortunate. Preference is given to students from Dale County, Alabama, but residence there is not a requirement. The scholarship is awarded to any worthy and deserving student without regard to race, gender, creed, or sexual orientation.

The Salem Khalaf Scholarship was created by family of friends in memory of this outstanding student who died in 1982. Recipients are selected on the basis of achievement and financial need with preference given, but not limited, to students who are members of East Lake United Methodist Church.

The Christine Cooper Killion Scholarship was established in her honor by her husband, Wayne W. Killion, President and Chief Executive Officer of Shook and Fletcher Insulation Company of Birmingham. Mr. and Mrs. Killion have two sons who graduated from Birmingham Southern, Wayne W. Killion, Jr., M.D., and Christopher H. Killion. This scholarship is available to any worthy and deserving student.

The Wayne W. Killion, Jr., M.D., Scholarship was created in 2001 through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne W. Killion, Sr., to honor their son, Wayne W. Killion, Jr., a 1972 Birmingham Southern College graduate and member of the Board of Trustees. He received his M.D. degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1975 and for a number of years practiced internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Hospital. In 1996 Dr. Killion received a master of arts in Public and Private Management degree from the College and subsequently he became CEO and President of his family owned business, Shook and Fletcher Insulation Company. Demonstrating a belief in the value of a liberal arts education, this scholarship is to be awarded to a student meeting the following qualifications: a resident of Alabama; high school grade point average of 3.00 (“B”) or better in academic subjects; a 29 or better ACT composite or a 1300 or better SAT combined score; demonstrated financial aid need; and pursuing a pre-medical curriculum. Recipients should maintain a 3.2 or better grade point average and should they cease being pre-med, the scholarship shall be awarded to another student.

The Sunny King Automobiles Scholarship is provided through the generosity of Mr. E.D. “Sunny” King, Jr., and the automobile dealership established by his family in Anniston in 1922. The family owns additional dealerships in Birmingham and Auburn. The King family has long been prominent in the business and civic life of Anniston and Calhoun County. Preference in awarding the scholarship is given to worthy and deserving students from the Anniston area.

The Ouida Blackerby Kinzey Scholarship Fund was established by the Reverend and Mrs. William S. Blackerby, Jr., and other members of her family and friends as a tribute to an outstanding educator, civic leader, and “Distinguished Alumna” of Birmingham-Southern College. Mrs. Kinzey was an Associate Professor of Mathematics at the College for many years. The Scholarship is awarded to students in their junior year who evidence academic achievement in the study of mathematics and who are meaningfully involved in campus and community activities.

The Barbara Fenn Kirby Scholarship was established in 1985 by her husband, Taylor H. Kirby, Jr., M.D. Mrs. Kirby graduated with honors from Howard College. Her husband and many other members of the Kirby family are graduates of Birmingham Southern. Mrs. Kirby is an accomplished pianist and organist, and preference in awarding the scholarship is given to students majoring in music.

The Mr. and Mrs. Lasley Stewart Kirby Scholarship was established in their memory by gifts from their children. The scholarship assists worthy and needy students.

The Reverend Dr. and Mrs. Otis E. Kirby Scholarship was established in 1989 through a gift from Dr. and Mrs. Kirby and was later enhanced through a bequest from Dr. Kirby’s Estate. Otis Kirby was a 1924 graduate of Birmingham Southern who had a distinguished ministry in the North Alabama Conference. He was a loyal alumnus of his alma mater where he also served as an instructor and Director of Church Relations. He was a Life Member of the Board of Trustees and recipient of an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree in 1947. Dr. Kirby was an avid tennis player who enjoyed the game well into his 91 years of life. This scholarship is awarded to a student qualifying to play on the varsity tennis team.

The Mr. and Mrs. Taylor H. Kirby, Sr., Scholarship was established as a memorial by gifts from their children. This award is for deserving students.

The Robert Henry Kirkland Accounting Honors Scholarship was established by Kirkland and Company, Certified Public Accountants, in honor of the firm’s founder and Birmingham-Southern alumnus, Robert Henry Kirkland. The scholarship is awarded annually to an accounting major based upon merit. The faculty members in the discipline of accounting and the College administration name the recipient.

The Samuel M. Kirkpatrick, Jr., M.D., Scholarship was established in his memory in 1998 by family members, citizens of Selma, Alabama, alumni of SAE Fraternity, and other friends. A Birmingham-Southern College graduate of 1973, he received his M.D. from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1979 and was engaged in the practice of ophthalmology in his hometown of Selma. His life reflected his commitments to being a physician, family man, church leader, civic leader, and avid sportsman. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given, but not limited to students of academic promise and demonstrated financial aid need who reside in Selma/Dallas County, Alabama.

The Lola Frances Kiser Scholarship was established by friends and former students of Dr. Kiser, who was a member of the mathematics faculty at Birmingham-Southern College for forty-one years. The scholarship is awarded each year to a sophomore or junior mathematics major who has shown significant improvement in mathematics since enrolling at the College. Preference is given to students preparing to teach mathematics.

The Evelyn Meadow LaBan Scholarship was created in 2002 to honor this 1932 Birmingham Southern College alumna by her sister Katherine Meadow McTyeire, alumna and trustee, and her husband William W. McTyeire, Jr. During her days on the Hilltop Mrs. LaBan was an honor student majoring in English, member of Sigma Sigma Kappa education honorary, and Pi Beta Phi sorority. Married to Richard K. LaBan and a long time resident of Englewood, New Jersey, Mrs. LaBan values her ties to Birmingham and Birmingham Southern. This scholarship is to be awarded to students majoring in English.

The Edna R. and Henry E. Lamar Scholarship was established through the generosity of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lamar and in recognition of Birmingham Southern being a Methodist related college of academic distinction. Mr. and Mrs. Lamar were owners of Lamar’s Furniture Company in Florence, Alabama, were long active in business and civic affairs, and were members of the Florence First United Methodist Church. Preference in awarding the scholarship is given to worthy and deserving students from Florence and the Quad Cities area.

The Robert J. Lantrip Baseball Scholarship was created in 1999 through a bequest from Bob Lantrip, Class of 1953, and a long time supporter of the College's athletic program and its student athletes.

The Elizabeth Bramham Lee Scholarship was established in 1984 to recognize students who have distinguished themselves academically and who are concentrating their studies in English. The recipients of this scholarship must have demonstrated a financial need for scholarship assistance. This scholarship is made possible through the generosity of the James C. Lee, Jr., Family, Buffalo Rock/Pepsi Cola Company, Mrs. Elizabeth S. Bramham and Mrs. Elizabeth Bramham Lee. Mrs. Lee graduated from the College in 1991 with a bachelor of arts in English.

The Rose Marie Lee Scholarship was established in her honor in 1992 by her husband Mr. James C. Lee, Jr. Mr. Lee is an alumnus of the College and a member and former Chairman of its Board of Trustees. The Lee Family are owners of Buffalo Rock Company in Birmingham and a major bottler and franchisee of Pepsi Cola. This scholarship is available to any worthy and deserving student.

The Edwin Hubert Lehman Scholarship was endowed to memorialize Mr. Lehman, a member of the First United Methodist Church of Haleyville; active in business and religious affairs, he maintained a vital interest in the lives of young people. The scholarship is used preferably for ministerial students.

The Joseph, Frances, and Robert Lerer Pre medicine, Pre dentistry Scholarship was established in 1991. Dr. Joseph Lerer and Dr. Frymet Francisca Lerer immigrated into the United States of America in 1960. Both were dentists and both attended or worked at the University of Alabama Dental School. Their oldest son, Robert, attended Birmingham Southern College and graduated valedictorian of the Class of 1966. He went on to Johns Hopkins Medical School and Yale University School of Medicine and now maintains a pediatric practice specializing in the care of handicapped children in the Cincinnati area. The Lerer family had roots in Poland and in Cuba. The scholarship provides financial aid for Hispanics and other minority students pursuing careers in the medical and dental fields.

The Marjorie and Ted Levite Scholarship was created through a major bequest in 2002 out of the respect they had for Birmingham Southern College’s commitment to quality education. Mr. Levite emmigrated from Germany at an early age, joined the U.S. military during WWII, and, while pursuing a career in retailing, became Vice President and General Merchandise Manager of Pizitz Department Stores headquartered in Birmingham. He was active in civic affairs and the Levite Jewish Community Center is named in his honor. Ted and Marjorie were married for 51 happy years; he lived a full and active life for 94 years, and is remembered for his goodness, generosity, and Old World charm and manners. This scholarship is not limited to any particular major; however, recipients are expected to maintain a “B” average or better.

The Kenneth Liles Scholarship was established by a gift from Kenneth Liles, a 1942 alumnus of the College and a distinguished tax attorney with the firm of Sutherland, Asbill and Brennan whose principal offices are in Washington, D.C. The scholarship is available to worthy and needy students with preference given to students in the pre law curriculum.

The Roy Milton and Carolyn Parker Liles Scholarship was created in their memory in 1997. Mr. and Mrs. Liles are the parents of Anne L. Berte, the wife of Birmingham-Southern College President Neal R. Berte. This scholarship is awarded to any student with a financial need and good academic record.

The Robert E. Lindbergh Scholarship was established in his honor by his many friends and family. Mr. Lindbergh was an attorney who served as Public Safety Commissioner for the City of Birmingham from 1953 to 1957. He later moved to Demopolis, Alabama, where he worked for the Alabama Power Land Department for twelve years. He then served as city administrator for the City of Demopolis. He was a Civitan, a Mason, and a member of the Birmingham Bar Association. Preference for this scholarship is given to a worthy and deserving student.

The Claire Stovall Linn Scholarship was established through a bequest by Mrs. Linn and through support of her husband, Julius E. Linn, M.D. Mrs. Linn firmly believed a liberal arts education was essential in providing the basis for wise decisions and a humane society. She was a widely read woman whose interests included the humanities, politics, theology, and the sciences. Mrs. Linn was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Birmingham. Income from the endowment is awarded to worthy and deserving students.

The Dr. Julius E. Linn, Sr., and Janie Hill Linn Scholarship was established in their honor and memory in 1990 by their son, Dr. Julius E. Linn, Jr. Dr. Linn (1903 1988) was a 1924 graduate of the College and received his M.D. degree from Emory in 1929. He was a prominent Birmingham physician and served as national president of the American Society of Proctology. Janie Hill Linn (1905 1965) was a 1926 graduate of the College and for several years was a public schoolteacher. Dr. and Mrs. Linn were loyal alumni, active in First United Methodist Church and supportive of many good causes in the community. This scholarship is awarded to any worthy and deserving student.

The Nina Rae and John W. Lovin Scholarship was established in their memory in 1986 by their son, John W. Lovin, Jr., a 1952 graduate of the College. During the years the Lovin Family lived across from the College on Eighth Avenue West, their home was always open to students and especially students from foreign countries. This scholarship assists international students in attending the College.

The Robert E. Luckie, Jr., Scholarship was established in 1988 through the generosity of Mr. Luckie, a 1940 graduate of Birmingham Southern. Having been a student during the post depression era, Mr. Luckie has thoughtfully assisted current students who have a special financial need. Mr. Luckie worked his way through Birmingham Southern writing press releases about the College for the local papers. Upon graduation, he became a writer and columnist for The Birmingham News. In 1953 he founded Luckie and Forney, Inc., which became a major advertising and public relations firm headquartered in Birmingham with offices in other southern cities. Mr. Luckie serves as Chairman of the Board of the firm now known as Luckie & Company. In 1967 Mr. Luckie received the College’s Distinguished Alumnus Award and in 1994 he received an honorary Doctorate of Law Degree. Mr. Luckie is a member of the Birmingham-Southern College Board of Trustees. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to English majors.

The Llewella Goodrich Lusk Scholarship was created in 2001 by Leon Lusk, Jr., in memory of his wife, Llewella Goodrich Lusk, Class of 1931. Mrs. Lusk was born on September 9, 1911, in Cleburne, Texas. Her father was Dr. Robert E. Goodrich, Sr., pastor of First Methodist Church in Birmingham and later First Methodist Church in Houston. Her brother, Bob Goodrich, was Bishop of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Lusk was married to Leon Lusk, Jr., for over 62 years. She taught French at home and she was an accomplished musician. Her husband, Mr. Lusk, is a Rice University graduate and worked for Gulf Oil for 40 years in Port Arthur, Texas.

The Chrissy and Walter Lydick Scholarship was created in 2002-2003 by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Edwin Lydick, Jr., of Jackson, Mississippi. The scholarship is given in recognition of the excellent education received at Birmingham-Southern College by their daughter, Mary Louis Lydick and their son, Christopher Curran Lydick both of whom graduated in 2003. To encourage students from the Jackson area to consider Birmingham-Southern College, preference in awarding the scholarship is given to applicants from Jackson.

The Richard A. Lytle, M.D., Scholarship was established in 1998 by Dr. Lytle, a 1965 Birmingham-Southern College graduate and a 1969 graduate of the University of Alabama School of Medicine. Dr. Lytle is a general surgeon practicing in Birmingham and he has served as a mentor to pre-medical students at the College. This scholarship is awarded to a worthy and deserving student who is following a pre-medical curriculum.

The Hillie Merritt Mahoney Scholarship is awarded to deserving and talented students in the fine and performing arts. The scholarship was established by Birmingham Southern to recognize Mrs. Mahoney who chaired the executive committees for GALA 7 and GALA 8 and was herself selected as a “Woman of Achievement” for GALA 6 in 1982. Mrs. Mahoney has been active in many organizations benefitting medicine, social welfare, education, and foreign relations. Mrs. Mahoney received an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Birmingham Southern College in 1987. She is married to David Mahoney, a former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Norton Simon, Inc., and they reside in New York.

The Nell Prewitt Malone Scholarship was established in her loving memory in 1990 by her husband, Sam F. Malone, her daughter, Kelly M. Dillard, and her son, S. Wade Malone. Mrs. Malone was born and raised on a farm in the Mississippi Delta but spent her last thirty years in Birmingham. She was active in numerous civic and charitable causes, many through her membership at Canterbury United Methodist Church, and a champion for the underdog and down trodden. She was a woman of high character who touched all those who knew her. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given, but not limited, to female students from Mississippi pursuing studies in liberal arts.

The Andrew S. Martin Scholarship was established in his honor in 1989 by his father, the late Frank C. Martin, Jr., of Dothan, Alabama. “Andy” graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 1984 with a major in business. He was a campus leader and has made a successful career in the field of insurance and financial services. This scholarship is used to assist worthy and deserving students from Dothan or Houston County, Alabama, to further their education at Birmingham-Southern College. If there is no qualified applicant from Houston County, the scholarship is available for students from Henry, Dale and Geneva Counties. In a year in which there is no applicant from any of these counties, funds are to accumulate until such time as there is an applicant.

The Mason Williamson Small Business Career Scholarship was established in honor of Frank Mason and John Williamson who are two of Birmingham’s most successful entrepreneurs, to enhance public awareness of small business throughout Alabama. Income from the fund provides a $2,000 scholarship to an incoming first-year or transfer student. Applicants must submit a written essay titled “Why I Would Like a Career in Small Business” by February 1 preceding the academic year the student plans to enroll at Birmingham-Southern College. Finalists are selected and interviewed by a committee consisting of the R. Hugh Daniel Professor of Business and Free Enterprise and two outstanding people in business. The scholarship may be renewed provided the student maintains a 2.50 grade point average.

The James Madison Massey Scholarship was created in 1996 in his memory through a bequest from his wife Lula Garnett Massey (1901-1996) of Florence, Alabama. The Massey’s daughter, Peggy M. Furio, is a 1956 graduate of the College, and her husband, the Reverend V. Pete Furio, graduated in 1954. All three of the Furio children are also ‘Southern graduates. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given, but not limited, to students planning to enter the ministry or other full-time Christian service or to international students.

The Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Matthews Education Fund was made possible through a gift from Mr. Matthews’ estate in 1964. Mr. Matthews was an active member of the Methodist Church. The fund aids needy and deserving students.

The Ruby B. Maxwell Scholarship is awarded from the income of a substantial gift to the College from Mrs. Maxwell, a Tuscaloosa resident and a United Methodist. The grant is used for worthy students.

The George McAdams--MPPM Scholarship was created by him in 2003 and is to be awarded to students enrolled in the master of arts in Public and Private Management program. With over 22 years of service as an administrator with public housing authorities, Mr. McAdams recognizes the need for graduate education programs that help prepare persons for upper-level and executive positions in the public sector. Mr. McAdams received his bachelor’s degree with a concentration in public administration from the University of Alabama in 1983. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Sheffield, Alabama, Housing Authority.

The Gertrude Moebes McAdams Scholarship was established in 1990 in her memory by her husband, Colonel Clayton Aubry McAdams of Aliceville, Alabama. Mrs. McAdams received a bachelor’s degree in education from Birmingham-Southern College in 1933 and taught in the Birmingham School System. For the last 27 years of her life, she lived in Aliceville, where she was president of the Aliceville Home Arts Club and was on the board of the Aliceville Country Club. Mrs. McAdams also served on the official board of the Aliceville First United Methodist Church and was president of the Women of the Church. Income from this endowed fund is used to assist worthy and needy students in obtaining a college education. It is the donor’s intent that the recipients be strongly encouraged to contribute to the fund and advocate for the fund upon leaving the College as a means of ensuring the value of the fund for future recipients.

The McCarn Family Scholarship was established in 1986 by Mr. and Mrs. C.J. McCarn of Birmingham to benefit students concentrating their studies in fine and performing arts. Although not a graduate of the College, Mr. McCarn has many ties to the Hilltop, having lived in the College neighborhood during his childhood. Mr. McCarn has been associated for a number of years with the stock brokerage firm of Sterne, Agee & Leach.

The Martha C. and James W. McClendon Scholarship was created in their memory in 1996 by their daughter, Darby McClendon Kennedy, Class of 1991. The McClendons grew up in middle Tennessee and graduated from Middle Tennessee State College. They had a great appreciation for and belief in the power of education and knowledge, and felt that no student should be kept from going on to higher education due to a lack of funds. The scholarship is restricted to students who apply for and demonstrate need-based financial aid, who are graduates of a public high school, and who have a 3.00 or higher high school average. Preference in awarding the scholarship goes to students from the Middle Grand Division in Tennessee, with preference to students from the counties of Williamson, Rutherford and Davidson.

The Dr. and Mrs. Gaylon McCollough Scholarship recognizes two outstanding Birmingham citizens who have shared their time and resources in support of students at Birmingham-Southern College. Dr. McCollough has won national prominence as a cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgeon, and Mrs. McCollough is active in the arts and in community projects. The scholarship provides assistance to needy and worthy students.

The Dr. and Mrs. Ronald C. McCoy Nursing Scholarship is made possible by the generosity of Dr. and Mrs. McCoy. The scholarship is awarded to a worthy and deserving student in the nursing program.

The Colonel Charles A. McDaniel Scholarship was established in his memory by his great-grandson, Fred L. McDaniel. Colonel McDaniel graduated from Emory College at Oxford, Georgia, in 1854, was a Methodist minister and founder of Bowdon College, the forerunner of West Georgia College in Carrollton, Georgia. He died of wounds received at the Civil War battle at Perryville, Kentucky. Sermons, addresses, and records at Emory and Bowdon show the Colonel’s great concern for education. Fred L. McDaniel was a 1955 alumnus of Birmingham-Southern College, a charter member of Alpha Kappa Psi, past director of the Birmingham Real Estate Board, and a successful realtor and developer. The income from the fund is to provide scholarships awarded on the basis of need and academic potential, preferably in business-related fields.

The Peggy Spain McDonald Scholarship was established in 1991 in honor of Mrs. McDonald, Class of 1939, recipient of an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree in 1988, and generous benefactor of Birmingham-Southern College. Mrs. McDonald’s family has close ties with the College. Her father, Frank E. Spain, was a 1910 graduate of Southern University, prominent attorney, Legal Counsel for Liberty National Life Insurance Company, philanthropist, and Birmingham Southern Trustee. Her sister, Frances E. Spain Hodges, was a 1944 graduate. Having served for many years as Executive Director of the Greater Birmingham Foundation, Mrs. McDonald improved the quality of life in Birmingham through support of education, health care, the arts, and social service agencies. The McDonald Scholarship is awarded to any worthy and deserving student.

The Sid McDonald Scholarship was created in 1995 by Mr. McDonald, a prominent businessman, former state senator, supporter of higher education, and a Methodist layman. Preference is given to deserving graduates from any high schools in Marshall County and from the following other high schools: Brewer (Morgan), Pennington and Susan Moore (Blount) or Fairview (Cullman).

The Clarence L. McDorman Scholarship was established to honor the memory of an outstanding businessman, church leader, and 1927 graduate of the College. The grant is provided by members of the McDorman Sunday School Class at First United Methodist Church of Birmingham and is awarded to a student preparing for the ministry, preferably in the United Methodist Church. The selection is made by members of the Sunday School Class from nominees submitted by the College.

The Alice Nabers Jones McGriff Scholarship was established in 1999 in her honor by her husband, Lee McGriff, Jr. Mrs. McGriff, a 1940 graduate of the College, was president of the Student Government Coed Council and was president of the Kappa Delta Sorority. She has held many civic positions including Board member of Children's Aid Society and the YWCA, and also Chair of the Women's Division of the United Way. Recipients must have completed at least one year, have a grade point average of 3.00 or better, and have a financial aid need.

The W.G. and Clara W. McGowin Scholarship is named for two prominent Jackson, Alabama, individuals. The grant is used for the expenses of worthy students.

The D. K. McKamy Scholarship was established in 1996 by John B. Cox, Jr., a retired Vice President of SouthTrust Bank and Birmingham-Southern College alumnus. David Knox McKamy (1891-1958) was born in Dalton, Georgia, attended Harvard Law School and became a prominent Birmingham attorney and partner in the law firm of Benners, Burr, McKamy & Forman (Burr & Forman). Through Mr. McKamy’s generosity, Mr. Cox was able to receive a college education during the depression era, and through this endowed scholarship Mr. Cox is likewise benefitting generations of deserving students.

The Ann McLaughlin Scholarship was created in 1995 by Ms. McLaughlin, a former GALA honoree and co-chair of GALA 12. Ms. McLaughlin served as Secretary of Labor during the Reagan Administration and on numerous corporate boards including American Airlines, General Motors, Kellogg Company, and Vulcan Materials. Ms. McLaughlin received an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from the College in 1997 and was the speaker at commencement. This scholarship is awarded to students in the fine and performing arts.

The Virginia Dale McMahan Scholarship was established as a tribute to “Ginny Mc” on her seventy fifth birthday by the alumni of Birmingham Southern and her many other friends. A 1930 graduate of the College, from 1944 until her retirement in 1977 she was a member of the College’s alumni staff. Ms. McMahan continued working with the alumni office on a part time basis until 1997. Awarding of the scholarship is based on demonstrated financial need and is made to students who have maintained a “B” average in their studies.

The Mary Deane McDuff McMath Scholarship was established in her memory in 1988 by her four children. Mrs. McMath was a native of Birmingham and a member of Mt. Vernon Methodist Church and sang in its choir. After moving to Miami, Florida, she was a member of the choir at Christ United Methodist Church until she passed away in 1984. This scholarship is awarded to any worthy and deserving student with preference given to a student involved with the college choir.

The Bert Meadow McTyeire Scholarship is an endowment created by Mrs. Bert Meadow in memory of her grandson, who died after a lengthy illness while a student at Birmingham Southern. The income is used to provide assistance for a history major to be selected by members of the history faculty. The selection is based upon scholarship ability and financial need.

The Katherine Meadow McTyeire Scholarship was established in 1992 by Mr. McTyeire in honor of his wife who was a member of the Class of 1941 and serves on the College’s Board of Trustees. Mrs. McTyeire has been a successful businesswoman and civic leader while also a devoted parent and grandparent. She is president and owner of Iron Art, Inc., a decorative furnishings and design service shop in Mountain Brook Village. She has served as a director of AmSouth Bank and Big “B” Drugs. She has been a leader in the United Way, Salvation Army Auxiliary, Women’s Committee of 100, Junior League of Birmingham and Kappa Delta Alumnae. This scholarship is available to any worthy and deserving student.

The Marjorie Westgate McWhorter Scholarship in Education was created in 2001 as a tribute from her children. Mrs. McWhorter served as a member of the education faculty from 1953 until 1963. She received a bachelor of arts degree from Wellesley College and a M.Ed. degree from Harvard University. Former students recall her high expectations of them in the classroom, her personal charm, and her progressive ideas about education. This scholarship is to be awarded to deserving students majoring in education.

The Richebourg Gaillard McWilliams Scholarship honors the memory of a member of the English faculty at Birmingham Southern who served from 1929 until 1971. He was Chair of the English Department for many years and held the title of Mary Collett Munger Professor of English. Mr. McWilliams helped educate generations of Birmingham Southern students in the craft of English composition and the enjoyment of poetry and literature. Mr. McWilliams was a scholar as well as great teacher, and he had a particular interest in the literature and history of French exploration along the Gulf Coast. This scholarship was established by Mr. McWilliams’ former students, faculty and staff colleagues, and many other admirers.

The Sam Blount-Meadowcraft, Incorporated, Scholarship was created in 1996 by Mr. Blount, a prominent Birmingham businessman and benefactor of many worthwhile causes. Preference is given, but not limited, to qualified applicants who are children or grandchildren of Meadowcraft employees.

The Dr. Martha Merrill Scholarship was established by Martha Merrill, a 1968 graduate of Birmingham Southern College. Dr. Merrill is Professor of Instructional Media at Jacksonville State University. She served as President of the Alabama Library Association and received the Alabama/SIRS Intellectual Freedom Award and the Alabama Beta Kappa Chapter Beta Phi Mu Librarian of the Year Award. This scholarship is awarded to any worthy and deserving student, with preference given to a student from Calhoun County, Alabama.

The Reverend J. Carlisle Miller Family Scholarship was established in honor of Irene O. Miller and in memory of the Reverend J. Carlisle Miller and their son, John Paul Miller. Reverend Miller had a distinguished ministry in the Alabama West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. He was a 1935 Birmingham Southern graduate and he served as a member and vice chairman (1970 74) of its Board of Trustees. Preference in awarding this Scholarship is as follows: (1) students preparing for a career in special education working with children who are mentally and/or physically challenged; (2) students preparing to enter the ministry or the field of Christian education of the United Methodist Church; or (3) students majoring in music.

The Jane Sawls and Stuart Mims Scholarship was funded in 1996 through a major bequest from Mr. and Mrs. Mims, both of whom had taught at ‘Southern courses in broadcasting and English respectively. Priority consideration in awarding this scholarship is given to students majoring in piano. Instrumentalists and vocalists may also qualify. Recipients are selected on the basis of talent, grades, test scores, and financial need.

The Betty Stuart Mitchell Scholarship was established in 1993 through the generosity of the T.W. Mitchell Family of Bay Minette, Alabama. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to students from Baldwin County of which Mrs. Mitchell is a life-long resident.

The Mobile Area Scholarship has been established by business, civic, and church leaders in the Mobile area who are friends of Birmingham Southern and in recognition of the College’s commitment to quality education. Scholarship aid from the fund is awarded by the College to worthy and deserving high school seniors in the Mobile area who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, and good character. The scholarship is renewable for three years. This scholarship fund is made possible, in part, through the support of Mr. John P. Cochrane, Jr., Mr. Larry J. Harless, Mr. William M. Lyon, and Mr. E. Frank Schmidt.

The Ed Mollison, Jr., Scholarship was created in his memory in 1999 by family members, fellow Shriners and other friends. Mr. Mollison’s remarkable career in the automotive business began as an office boy for General Motors Acceptance Corporation and eventually included his ownership of the largest Chevrolet dealership in Alabama along with four other new car dealerships and one large truck dealership. Early in his career Mr. Mollison took night business classes at Birmingham-Southern College. He died in 1997 at the age of 81. This scholarship should be awarded to a student majoring in business or related discipline and who has a financial aid need.

The Mary Jackson Blackburn Monaghan Scholarship was established in 1994 through the generosity of Mrs. Bernard A. Monaghan. Preference in awarding this scholarship is for students preparing to teach science and mathematics at the elementary or secondary school level. Mrs. Monaghan was a loyal friend and benefactor of the College for many years. Her late husband was an alumnus, and he served as a key member of its Board of Trustees.

The Allen and Nell Montgomery Scholarship was established by the friends of the Reverend and Mrs. Montgomery for their thirteen years of service to Canterbury United Methodist Church. Reverend Montgomery is a 1943 graduate of the College and served for many years as a member and Chairman of its Board of Trustees. This scholarship is awarded to any United Methodist student, with a “B” average, who demonstrates both promise in his or her chosen field and financial need.

The Edna Morrison Montgomery Scholarship was established in her memory by her husband, H.T. “Pete” Montgomery, a 1939 graduate. Mrs. Montgomery was born and reared in Birmingham and, during the years the Montgomery Family lived near Birmingham Southern, she was a special friend to many students on the Hilltop. All three sons of Edna and Pete Montgomery, Dr. H.T. Montgomery, Jr., Dr. Don R. Montgomery, and Mr. N. Eugene Montgomery, graduated from the College. This scholarship is available to any worthy and deserving student but with the hope that as circumstances permit, the recipients will seek to repay funds received in order that more students might be served through the endowed fund.

The Annie Pettus Moore Virginia Pettus Collins Scholarship was established by Virginia Pettus Collins in memory of her aunt, Annie Pettus Moore, in order to help to finance the education of a worthy student.

The B.F. Moore Scholarship was provided by a gift from Mrs. B.F. Moore in memory of her husband. Preference for this annual award is given to ministerial students.

The Christopher T. Morgan Scholarship was established in his memory by family and friends. Chris died on May 30, 1998, at the age of 30, after a courageous battle with cancer. He graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 1990 with an accounting degree and was in the process of earning an M.B.A. He worked for SouthTrust Bank and was active with the United Methodist Church. While at the College, Chris was actively involved with service-learning trips to Bolivia and Zimbabwe and with ministries at Yeilding Chapel. The scholarship was created not only to reflect Chris’s love and compassion for service and ministries, but also to share with others the incredible learning experiences service-learning interims and chapel services bring to those involved. Recipients of the scholarship are required to participate in a service-learning interim and work in one of many opportunities available at Yeilding Chapel. This scholarship may be awarded to any worthy and deserving student.

The Bishop Robert C. Morgan Scholarship was established in 1984 by the Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church to honor Dr. Bob Morgan upon his election to the episcopacy and in recognition of his service to the church. Dr. Morgan served with great distinction as the Presiding Bishop of the Mississippi Conference and the Louisville, Kentucky, Conference. He is a 1956 graduate of the College and serves as an Honorary Life Member of its Board of Trustees. This award is for any deserving students.

The J.G.H. Morris Scholarship in Accounting was established in 1982 in memory of an outstanding Anniston business leader. The late Mr. Morris was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Anniston and contributed greatly to the life of the United Methodist Church.

The Lem Morrison Southern University Scholarship was established in 1986 through the generosity of members of the Greensboro First United Methodist Church and other citizens of Greensboro and Hale County. Greensboro was the site of Southern University, a parent institution of Birmingham Southern. The scholarship is to be used to encourage students from the area to attend the College and thereby perpetuate those historic ties. Mr. Morrison was a prominent businessman and citizen in Greensboro and Alabama and owner of Dairy Fresh Milk Co. He was a lay leader of the Methodist Church, and it was through his leadership that this scholarship was established. Mr. Morrison was a member of the College Board of Trustees.

The Dr. Linda Helen Myers Scholarship was established in 2002 from the estate of Helen J. Myers. This scholarship honors the memory of Mrs. Myers’ daughter who was an alumna of the College. It is awarded to a pre-medical student with preference given, but not limited, to female students. In selecting a recipient, due consideration will be given to academic ability and financial need.

The Dr. Hugh Comer Nabers Scholarship was established in his memory in 1991 by his wife, Grace Pevear Nabers. Dr. Nabers (1918-1987) attended Birmingham-Southern College in 1938, graduated from the University of Alabama, and received his M.D. degree in 1944 from Long Island College of Medicine in Brooklyn. Dr. Nabers had a very successful and respected practice as a pediatrician in Birmingham. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to students pursuing a pre-medical curriculum.

The Hazel K. Nabors Scholarship was established in 2000 in her honor by her cousin, John W. McGee, Jr., and his wife, Elsie, to commemorate Miss Nabors' many years of teaching at Mortimer Jordan High School. The scholarship is to recognize students who have performed well academically and in their community service at Birmingham Southern College and who either are planning to enter the ministry or are concentrating their studies in secondary education. The recipients of this scholarship must have completed their first year and must demonstrate a financial need for scholarship assistance.

The Nashville Area Alumni Scholarship was made possible through the thoughtfulness and generosity of Birmingham Southern alumni residing in the Nashville area. The scholarship is restricted to students from the Nashville area who have distinguished themselves while in high school in terms of scholarship and leadership.

The Ora S. and Hugh A. Neighbors Scholarship was created in their memory in 1995 and to recognize their many contributions as active Methodist lay persons. The scholarship is given by Ann S. and Hugh A. Neighbors, Jr., of Alexander City, Alabama, who are Birmingham-Southern College graduates of 1951 and 1949, respectively. This scholarship defrays tuition for students planning to enter the ministry in the United Methodist Church.

The Frances Franke and Dr. Robert Nelson, Jr., Scholarship honors Frances Franke Nelson, who graduated from the College in 1943 and taught school for two years. In 1946 she married Dr. Robert Nelson, Jr., Class of 1939, and graduate of the University of Alabama Medical School. They moved to Tuscaloosa in 1952 where Dr. Nelson practiced anesthesiology. He and Mrs. Nelson reared four children and she was active in numerous organizations including Christ Episcopal Church, Junior League, Preservation Society, Beautification Council, and the Tuscaloosa Medical Auxiliary. Following her death in 1989, Dr. Nelson created this scholarship as a tribute to his wife and with the desire that it benefit any worthy and deserving student.

The New York Times Foundation Scholarship was established in 1991 by the New York Times Company Foundation for academically superior minority students. Assistance in receiving scholarship funding was given by 1964 Birmingham-Southern College graduate, Howell H. Raines, a former executive editor of The New York Times.

The Sue Aldridge Newton Scholarship was created in her honor in 2001 by her husband, Alex W. Newton, a prominent attorney in Birmingham. Mrs. Newton attended Birmingham-Southern College in the late 1940s and graduated from Hollins College. In recognition of her love of music, this scholarship is awarded to students concentrating their studies in music and who have a demonstrated financial aid need.

The Alice Mae Conger Nix Scholarship was established in her memory in 1986 by her daughter, Linda Nix Hunt, a 1958 graduate. “Alice Mae” served as Assistant to the Registrar of Birmingham Southern from 1955 until 1965 and, following her retirement, stayed active in College affairs. The scholarship is awarded to any worthy and deserving student.

The J. Stephen Noser, Jr., Scholarship was established in his memory following his drowning in Wales while going to the rescue of a fellow Birmingham Southern student during the summer of 1986. Steve was a participant in the British Studies at Oxford Program at the time. Steve was an honor graduate of John Carroll High School and at Birmingham Southern was a pre med major. He had been named recipient of the T. Bradley Fulkerson Award given annually to the rising senior who has the most outstanding record of scholarship, leadership, and service. Steve was an exceptional young man whose tragic death was deeply mourned by the campus community. This scholarship was established by the Noser Family and close friends, Birmingham Southern students, faculty and staff, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. It is awarded each spring at Honors Day Convocation to assist other Birmingham Southern students in participating in the British Studies at Oxford Program.

The Carrie and Warren Ogletree Music Scholarship was created in 2001 by Carrie E. (Bette) Prestwood, ’53 and Dr. Thomas W. Ogletree, ’55. Carrie Brown Ogletree was a 1931 graduate of Birmingham Southern College, an accomplished church organist, and she and Mr. Ogletree were firm believers in church related liberal arts education. Preference in awarding the scholarship is given to students concentrating their studies in music (organ, voice, piano, or other). Preference is also given to minority students.

The Rene R. Okin Memorial Scholarship in Art was established in honor of Rene R. Okin, a 1962 graduate of Birmingham Southern who later received a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Bridgeport. She was a loving, caring person ideally suited for her work in family counseling, and she was also interested in art therapy. This scholarship fund was established with love and in dedication to her memory by her husband, Robert Okin, and Dennis and Kenneth Okin, her stepsons. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to worthy and deserving students concentrating their studies in the field of art.

The Rene R. Okin Memorial Scholarship in Psychology was established in memory of Rene R. Okin, a 1962 graduate of Birmingham Southern who later received a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Bridgeport. She was a loving, caring person ideally suited for her work in family counseling. This scholarship fund was established with love and in dedication to her memory by her husband, Robert Okin, and Dennis and Kenneth Okin, her stepsons. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to worthy and deserving students concentrating their studies in the field of psychology.

The Josephine F. and Frank C. Osment Scholarship was initially established by business associates to honor Mr. Osment, 1939 Birmingham Southern College graduate, who had a distinguished career with Standard Oil Company and, at his retirement in 1982, was Executive Vice President of AMOCO headquartered in Chicago. His wife, Josephine Finke Osment, was a 1939 Birmingham Southern College graduate, former teacher, and generous benefactor of the Osment Scholarship, which was renamed in her memory in 1999. This scholarship is awarded to students majoring in the physical sciences or business.

The Overstreet Camp Scholarship was made possible by a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ryland Camp. Mrs. Camp, an alumna of the college, is the daughter of the late William Willis Overstreet, former student and trustee of Southern University. This award is used for the benefit of ministerial students.

The Edgar Katherman Paine Scholarship was established in 1988 and given in honor of Ned Paine by his family and in recognition of his 65th birthday. Mr. Paine is Founder, President, and CEO of Amerex Corporation, a major fire equipment manufacturer located in Trussville, Alabama. Mr. Paine served as national president of the Fire Equipment Manufacturing Association and helped formulate many of the fire and safety codes in effect in the United States and abroad. As evidenced by this scholarship, Mr. Paine has been a strong advocate of the importance of education. Preference in awarding the scholarship is given to worthy and deserving students from the Trussville Springville area who are planning to concentrate their studies in economics.

The Goldie P. Paine Scholarship was established in 1992 in honor of Mrs. Paine and in recognition of her success as a businesswoman, her personal and corporate involvement on behalf of many good causes, especially education, and her support of Birmingham Southern. Mrs. Paine is a corporate officer of Amerex Corporation, a major manufacturer of fire extinguisher equipment located in Trussville. She has responsibility for the international manufacturing and sales division. Mrs. Paine is a member of the College’s Norton Board. The scholarship is intended for students concentrating their studies in business with preference given, but not restricted, to those showing an interest in international trade and marketing.

The Mary Jean Parson Scholarship was created through an estate gift following the death of Ms. Parson in 1996. She was a 1956 Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the College, majoring in English and drama, and she received a M.F.A. degree from Yale University School of Drama. Ms. Parson was an executive with ABC Television in New York and later a leader in the Birmingham arts community. In 1986 she was named a Distinguished Alumna of the College. This scholarship is to be awarded to a worthy female beginning her sophomore year who is majoring in English or theatre and who is interested in creative writing of plays, novels, poetry or short stories.

The Ursula Clark Parson Scholarship was created in 1996 through a bequest from Mary Jean Parson (see above listing) to honor her Mother. This scholarship is to be awarded to a worthy female student beginning her sophomore year and who is concentrating her studies in history and/or political science.

The Hope Kirby and Thomas G. Patton, Jr., Scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Patton, who are, respectively, 1951 and 1949 graduates of the College, as an expression of their continuing loyalty and affection for the College. A former executive of General Motors Acceptance Corporation, Mr. Patton was named a Distinguished Alumnus in 1993.

The Hattie and Otis Paul Scholarship was established through the generosity of the late Dr. Thomas O. Paul, Sr., and Mrs. Paul of Birmingham and in memory of Dr. Paul’s parents. Dr. and Mrs. Paul have generously supported many worthwhile causes and have had a special appreciation for the importance of church-related higher education. This scholarship is awarded to students on the basis of financial need as well as academic achievement.

The Dr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Paul Scholarship honors an outstanding physician and his wife for their services and contributions to Birmingham Southern College and the United Methodist Church. The annual award benefits capable and needy students.

The Minnie Hardy Peak Scholarship honors Minnie Hardy Peak (1903 1985). Although having completed only the fourth grade, she was a literate woman; she read widely and wrote well. She and her husband, Hugh Stanford Peak, reared four children, each a high school graduate. Two earned advanced degrees and became college teachers; another became a businessman; another died as a result of injuries in World War II. Their daughter, a post polio quadriplegic who was a 1955 Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the College and became an English teacher, established this academic scholarship in memory of her mother’s dedication in helping her become herself. This scholarship is available to any worthy and deserving student.

The Carroll Petrie Scholarship for worthy and talented students in the fine and performing arts was established in recognition of Mrs. Petrie’s support of Birmingham Southern and her selection as a “Woman of Achievement” honoree for GALA 8 in 1987. Mrs. Petrie has served on a number of boards benefitting the arts, medicine, and education, including New York’s Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital and the internationally famous art retailer Sotheby’s. Mrs. Petrie and her husband, Milton, reside in New York City and have been generous benefactors of many worthwhile causes.

The Brant and Clay Phillips Scholarship was established in their honor by their parents, Wade B. and DiAnne G. Phillips. Brant Phillips graduated from the College in 1991, and Clay Phillips in 1993, both of them with a major in political science. The scholarship is for students who have completed their first year in college and is to recognize students who have maintained a grade point average of 2.50 or better, who are majoring in political science or are actively preparing to pursue a career in law, who have distinguished themselves in religious and/or community service at Birmingham Southern College, and who do not qualify for need based scholarship or other need based financial assistance.

The Frances Dunn Phillips Scholarship was established by friends in memory of Frances Dunn Phillips, the beloved wife of Dr. Howard M. Phillips, former President of the College. This award is given each year to a worthy student.

The Grover C. Phillips Scholarship was established through a bequest by Mrs. Nan L. Phillips, the wife of an outstanding Birmingham businessman. The income from the fund is used to make scholarships or loans available to worthy students

The Elizabeth Maloof Piazza Scholarship was established in her memory in 1994 by her parents, Dr. and Mrs. John A. Maloof, Jr., of Birmingham. Ms. Piazza was a 1980 graduate of the College where she majored in business administration. A personable, intelligent, and brave young woman, her life was cut short in 1991 by cancer. This scholarship is awarded to any worthy and deserving student.

The Pizitz Family Scholarship has been made possible through the generosity of the Pizitz Family, major retailers in Birmingham for four generations. In 1898 Louis Pizitz founded the Pizitz Stores and the family business interests continued with his daughter Isadore and his sons Richard Sr., Merritt, and Michael, and is being continued by their children. The Pizitz Family members have been builders of Birmingham providing economic growth, civic leadership, and an overall better quality of life for its citizens. Income from this scholarship assists worthy and deserving students in furthering their college education in any field of academic endeavor.

The Robert L. Porter, D.M.D., Scholarship was established through the generosity of Dr. Porter in 1988. Dr. Porter is a 1957 graduate of Birmingham Southern, received his dental degree from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry in 1961 and practices in Birmingham. His sons Robert L. Porter, Jr., and William Thomas Porter, II, graduated from the College in 1986 and 1989 respectively. The scholarship is awarded to students who have a demonstrated financial need with strong preference for students preparing for a career in dentistry. If there are no qualified pre-dental students, it may be awarded to pre-medical students.

The Dr. Arnold F. Powell Scholarship was established in his memory by his relatives. Dr. Powell was a 1937 graduate of Birmingham Southern who received his graduate degrees from Vanderbilt. He returned to 'Southern as a member of the English faculty. He later became the Director of the College Theatre. At the time the Theatre was built in the mid 1960s, there was no other like it on a college campus in the United States and it was the conceptual brainchild of Dr. Powell. Preference in awarding this scholarship is to students majoring in the fine and performing arts with emphasis on those seeking a career in the theatre.

The Virginia and Anna Praytor Scholarship is used to support graduates of the Birmingham City Schools who wish to attend Birmingham Southern. Virginia Praytor (1899 1974) and Anna Praytor (1914 1989) both received undergraduate degrees from Birmingham Southern in the 1930s. The sisters never married but were, in a sense, wed to long careers in education. Virginia taught Latin and mathematics, primarily at Phillips High School, and Anna taught Latin and English at West End, Phillips, and Ramsay High Schools. In the early 1950s the sisters purchased Smith & Hardwick bookstore which, at that time, was located in downtown Birmingham. The bookstore was an extension of their primary interest in education. Virginia and Anna Praytor were strong advocates of the College and its commitment to liberal arts education, and they provided a major bequest from their estate to provide scholarships to students selected on the basis of academic achievement and financial need.

The Dr. Charles M. Prestwood Memorial Scholarship was established in 1977 as a tribute to an outstanding educator and United Methodist minister. The amount from the fund is awarded annually to needy and worthy students. Preference is given to students who are interested in race relations, political action, and the ministry.

The Alice Ragsdale Norton Scholarship was created in 2002 in recognition of the seventy years of service of “Miss Alice” Norton as organist for First United Methodist Church of Bessemer. Funding was provided by gifts from friends and a contribution from the Church. A native of West Jefferson County, Alabama, Mrs. Norton received musical training at the Peabody Conservatory in Boston and at age twenty-eight became the organist at FUMC Bessemer. The scholarship is awarded to music majors with preference given, but not limited, to organ majors or students preparing for a career in church music.

The Ramsay Family Scholarship was created in 1989 by Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Ramsay of Birmingham, members of Canterbury United Methodist Church and whose sons, Erskine Ramsay, II, and Robert M. Ramsay, Jr., D.M.D., are Birmingham-Southern college graduates of 1969 and 1970, respectively. Robert Ramsay is a mechanical engineer and President of Superior Mechanical, Inc., of Birmingham. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to (1) students pursuing a pre-engineering or pre-building sciences curriculum, (2) students majoring in mathematics or computer science, and (3) students majoring in business.

The Henry C. Randall Scholarship was created in 2000 to honor Dr. Randall, Birmingham-Southern College Professor Emeritus of History, by a former student Kenneth Ingram, Jr., Class of 1983, attorney at law in Alexander City. Dr. Randall, who graduated from the University of Alabama in 1943, received a master’s degree from Cambridge University in 1952, and a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina. Dr. Randall joined the history faculty in 1957 where he served for thirty two years. Dr. Randall's special interest was in European history, and former students recall his meticulously organized lectures, graced with touches of humor, along with his very thorough tests. A scholar, gentleman, advisor to student organizations, Dr. Randall epitomized the traditional image of a college professor. This scholarship is to be awarded to a history major entering his or her senior year. Selection of the recipient is to include a recommendation from a committee composed of Dr. Randall, a member of the Birmingham-Southern College history faculty and Mr. Ingram.

The Reader’s Digest Foundation Scholarship was created in 1965 by the Foundation, which for many years has been a regular contributor to the scholarship program of the College. Interest from the contribution provides a scholarship annually to a student in the humanities.

The Claude M. “Deacon” and Emily Tyson Reaves Scholarship was created in 1999 by Emily Reaves Leischuck and her husband Dr. Gerald S. Leischuck of Auburn, Alabama. This scholarship honors her father, a 1929 graduate of Birmingham Southern and member of the College staff during the 1930s and 1940s, and her mother, who as young parents resided in the apartment in Stockham Hall. This scholarship is available to any worthy and deserving student.

The Eugene M. and Clare B. Reed Scholarship was established by their son William B. Reed in 1990 to honor his mother and father, Eugene and Clare Reed. William Reed is a former president of Southern Company Services as well as a member of Birmingham-Southern College Board of Trustees. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to a worthy and deserving student.

The Kate Joyner Renfro Scholarship was endowed in 1989 through a generous bequest from Mrs. Renfro. She was a 1935 graduate of the College and loyal alumna. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Birmingham and was always eager to promote and further the education and Christian life in young people as she served them as a teacher. The scholarship is awarded to a Christian young person majoring in mathematics, physics, or foreign languages. Trustees of the Renfro Scholarship Fund are Hugh A. Locke, Jr., attorney, and Dr. O.C. Weaver, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and former Dean of the College.

The Thera H. Richter Scholarship was established in 1984 in her memory by her husband, Mr. Marvin O. Richter, of Gainesville, Georgia. The scholarship is awarded to any worthy student concentrating his or her studies in business or a related field.

The Rime Companies Scholarship was established through the generosity of the principals of the company, Mr. Harold W. Ripps and Mr. Bert Meisler. The Rime Companies, centered in Birmingham and Mobile, are engaged primarily in real estate development and management, and in 1997 became a part of Colonial Properties. Qualifications for the scholarship include demon-strated financial aid need, a “B” average or better in high school work, and an ACT score of at least 24 or SAT score of at least 1050. Recipients should demonstrate the capacity for leadership and community service and the potential for success in business. The scholarship is awarded to students majoring in accounting, business administration, economics, or related areas. To retain it, recipients must maintain a 3.00 grade point average or better in their college work.

The Laura Adele Rivers Scholarship was established in memory of River Nile Rivers and Virginia Davis Rivers by their daughter, Laura Adele Rivers, a 1930 graduate of the College and retired educator. Preference is given to students who are members of Grace United Methodist Church and who demonstrate financial need.

The Felix C. Robb Scholarship was established by friends, colleagues, and classmates upon Dr. Robb’s retirement as Executive Director of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in 1982. Dr. Robb is a nationally respected educator, having embarked upon his career after graduating from Birmingham Southern College in 1936. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student who demonstrates outstanding academic promise. The scholarship is non renewable.

The Kenneth L. Roberts, Jr., Scholarship was created in 1991 through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Roberts, Sr., of Nashville, Tennessee, to honor their son, Ken, who is a 1988 graduate of Birmingham-Southern College. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist worthy and deserving students from the Nashville area in attending 'Southern.

The Michelle La Nina Roberts Memorial Scholarship was established through an initial gift from Mr. and Mrs. William A. Roberts of Birmingham and memorial gifts from family and friends. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to students concentrating their studies in the fine and performing arts.

The Gordon and Kitty Robinson Scholarship was established to recognize the support and generosity that Dr. and Mrs. Robinson have shown to Birmingham Southern. The scholarship is awarded to worthy and needy students with preference given to students in the pre medical program.

The Rebecca Martin Rogers Scholarship was established in her memory in 2001 by her husband Fred W. Rogers of Austin, Texas. Mrs. Rogers was a member of the Class of 1947 and throughout her life remained grateful for the financial and moral support she received from Birmingham Southern College and especially from her sisters in Pi Beta Phi sorority. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to members of Pi Phi.

The Bill Rose Scholarship was established in 1986 through gifts in memory of Mrs. Edwin A. “Bill” Rose who was an indefatigable supporter and volunteer on behalf of the arts in Birmingham. As a former arts coordinator in the Birmingham Public Schools she was well known for her efforts on behalf of the annual Festival of Arts. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to students in the fine and performing arts who have a financial need.

The Camilla Lynn Rosser Scholarship was established in her memory by her son, Robert G. Rosser, M.D., who is a graduate of the College and has been a loyal alumnus. Preference in awarding the scholarship is given to worthy students in the pre medical curriculum.

The Dr. and Mrs. Arnold Royal Scholarship was established through the generosity of the Royal family. Dr. Arnold Royal is a member of the Class of 1939 and has had a distinguished career as a pediatrician in Birmingham. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to a worthy and deserving student who demonstrates financial need.

The William Stephen Russell, Jr., Memorial Scholarship was established by the friends and family of William Stephen Russell, Jr., upon his death in an automobile accident while a first-year student at the College in 1981. The scholarship is awarded annually to an entering first-year student from Opelika High School, and is based upon merit and need.

The Amie Malony Samuels Scholarship was established in 1969 by the late Mrs. Samuels whose son, Dr. Newton H. Malony, is a 1952 graduate of the College. As a widow and as a public school teacher, she struggled to help provide a college education for her son who also received a scholarship and work study aid from Birmingham-Southern College. Later, by carefully saving her money, it was an act of great generosity that Mrs. Samuels created this scholarship to assist future worthy and deserving students.

The Lois Greene Seals Scholarship was created in her memory in 2000 by her three children John A. Seals, Jr., Raleigh G. Seals, and Lois Seals Jones. Mrs. Seals received a bachelor of arts degree in 1928 from the College and a bachelor of music degree in 1930 from the Birmingham Conservatory of Music. As a pianist and organist and as a member of the college piano faculty, she was a prominent figure in the Birmingham music community for many years. In 1953 Steinway Piano Company invited her to present duo piano concerts in the southeast. In 1987 she was inducted into the Birmingham Southern Music Gallery of Honor. At age 90 she was the organist at Carrollton (GA) Presbyterian Church. This scholarship is to be awarded to students in music education.

The Howard Leo Self Scholarship was established in 1980 by Mrs. Kathleen C. Self in memory of her late husband, a well known Tarrant City businessman. Income from the fund provides scholarship assistance to deserving students who demonstrate financial need.

The Richard P. Sexton Scholarship was established in 1994 by a grant from an existing National Housing Endowment Fund established in Mr. Sexton’s honor and memory in 1990 by the National Association of Homebuilders in Washington. This scholarship was further supported and funded by the Alabama and Birmingham Association of Homebuilders and by Birmingham area builders Vondal Gravlee and Bentley Owens. Mr. Sexton was a 1938 graduate of Birmingham-Southern College where he was a member of ODK as well as president of ATO fraternity. He was a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Sexton was a builder, developer, and realtor. He also served as President of the Birmingham and Alabama Homebuilders Association and twice as a National Vice President, being inducted into the local, state, and national Housing Hall of Fame. Mr. Sexton’s wife, Anne Ratliff, and sons, Rick and Rob, all attended the College. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to a worthy and deserving student.

The Alexander John Shaia Scholarship was created in 1994 by his sons, J.L. and Leo, in tribute to their father who was a member of the Class of 1931. Mr. Shaia was Chairman of Shaia’s of Homewood, a leading men’s clothing store. A second and third generation of Shaia Family members attended Birmingham-Southern College. This scholarship is awarded to any deserving student.

The Shannon Family Scholarship was established in 1990 in recognition of the friendship and support of Birmingham Southern by Jack H. Shannon and his wife Libby O’Neal Shannon and in honor of Mr. Shannon’s father, Lex Shannon. Mr. Jack Shannon is a prominent businessman and banker in Alabama having served as Chairman of the Board of Secor Bank. This scholarship is available to any worthy and deserving student.

The Quenette Shehane Scholarship was established in 1990 by her Birmingham Southern classmates and other friends as a means of perpetuating their memory of her. Quenette was from Clio, Alabama, and was a member of the Class of 1977. During her senior year at college she died tragically, which greatly saddened people throughout the Birmingham community and the State of Alabama. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to students of high moral character. Special consideration would be given to members of the Shehane Family who might choose to attend Birmingham Southern.

The Barrett C. Shelton, Jr., Scholarship was created in 1996 in tribute to the publisher of The Decatur Daily and in recognition of his support for education and his service as an officer of the Alabama Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of which Birmingham-Southern College is a member. This scholarship is awarded to any qualified student with preference to students from Decatur/Morgan County.

The Katharine Vaughan Shoffner Scholarship was established in 1991 through the generosity of Earl R. Shoffner and in honor of his wife, a native of Birmingham and a member of the Class of 1931 with majors in English and biology. Following college she briefly taught English in Camden, Alabama. Mr. and Mrs. Shoffner were long time members of the First United Methodist Church of Birmingham where Mrs. Shoffner helped teach the Bethany Sunday School Class for 32 years.

The Ben W. Sims Scholarship was established through his generosity in 1998. Mr. Sims graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 1947, his brother John Erwin “Don” Sims graduated in 1936, and his sister, Catherine Anville Sims graduated in 1938. Mr. Sims enjoyed a successful career with Lockheed Aircraft Corporation having served as its Director of Apprentice Engineering Co-op Training. A long-time resident of Atlanta, Georgia, his historic home on Mt. Paran Road is noted for its extensive plantings of azaleas, boxwood, rhododendron and other native plants. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given, but not limited, to students from the Atlanta, Georgia, area.

The Sara F. and Herbert F. Singleton Scholarship was established in 1989 through a trust from Mr. and Mrs. Singleton who were members of the classes of 1928 and 1929, respectively, and were strong supporters of their alma mater. Mr. Singleton was president of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama for 25 years, was active in many civic organizations, and in 1982 received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Birmingham Southern. Mr. and Mrs. Singleton were long time residents of Vestavia Hills and members of Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to students preparing for a career in primary or secondary education. Recipients are expected to maintain a “B” average.

The Morris K. Sirote Scholarship was established in his honor by the Morris K. Sirote Foundation and is valued at $5,000 per year and renewable for three years. Mr. Sirote was a prominent Birmingham attorney and a founding partner of the firm of Sirote, Permutt, Friend, Friedman, Held & Apolinsky, P.C. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to outstanding students who evidence a respect for the rights and privileges guaranteed to all citizens, male and female, of all races and creeds, under the Constitution of the United States. The scholarship is also intended to assist students who might not otherwise, for financial reasons, be able to attend Birmingham Southern.

The Jerry and Laura Sisson Scholarship was created in 1995 in response to the Church Scholarship Campaign and given by members of Canterbury UMC. The Reverend Dr. Sisson is a 1958 graduate of the College who served for ten years as Senior Minister at Canterbury before becoming District Superintendent of the Birmingham West District. Dr. Sisson has served as a member and chairman of the College’s Board of Trustees. Laura Boyer Sisson is a 1979 graduate of the College and serves as its Director of Church Relations. This scholarship is available to any worthy and deserving student who is a Methodist.

The Guthrie J. Smith Scholarship was created in 1995 by First United Methodist Church of Fayette, Alabama, and other friends to honor this 1935 graduate of Birmingham-Southern College, where he served as president of the student body. Mr. Smith served as Mayor of Fayette for 37 years–the longest tenure of any elected city official in Alabama–and as a lay leader in the Methodist Church. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given, but not limited, to deserving students from the City of Fayette or Fayette County.

The Smith Family Scholarship was established in 1997 in memory of Henry L. and Elsie Gary Smith and their daughter Martha Gary, Class of 1943. This scholarship was made possible through the generosity of their other daughter, Nancy Ann, and her husband, Elbert S. Walker, both Class of 1949. The scholarship is intended to help make it possible for native Alabamians who, for financial reasons, might not otherwise be able to attend the College.

The Dr. Lloyd G. Slone Scholarship was established in his memory in 2000. “Doc” Slone received his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia and was a member of the Birmingham Southern art faculty from 1975 1999. His classes in art history were very popular with students, who recall not only his knowledge of art but also his interest in baseball. This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in art.

The William Allen Smyly, Jr., Scholarship was established in his memory by his law associates, friends, and family. Mr. Smyly graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 1975. He later joined the law firm of Bradley, Arant, Rose, and White, of Birmingham. Preference for this scholarship is given to a worthy and deserving student.

The Fred D. Spence Scholarship was created in 1999 through Mr. Spence's estate to be used for students planning to enter the ministry with special preference given to student athletes planning to enter the ministry. Mr. Spence was a 1939 graduate of the College, which he attended on a football scholarship, and he had a successful career with General Electric Financial Services Group.

The Brant R. Snavely Scholarship was established in memory of Mr. Snavely (1908 1990) and in recognition of his loyalty to his alma mater. Son of Birmingham-Southern College President and Chancellor, Dr. Guy E. Snavely, and 1928 graduate of the College, Mr. Snavely had a distinguished career with Wachovia Bank & Trust Company in Winston Salem, North Carolina. A strong proponent of private higher education, Mr. Snavely served upon his retirement as President of the Independent College Fund of North Carolina.

The Dr. Guy E. Snavely Scholarship was established from memorials donated in memory of the late Chancellor of Birmingham Southern and President of the College from 1921 1938 and 1955 1957. Dr. Snavely also served as Director of the Association of American Colleges, Washington, D.C., from 1937 1955. Funds from the scholarship are used for worthy students.

The Madelyn T. Snavely Scholarship honors the retired Assistant Registrar of the College. She is the widow of Chancellor Guy E. Snavely. The income from the fund aids worthy and needy students.

The Sonat Foundation Diversity Business Scholarship was created in 1996 with three purposes: to assist and encourage deserving students who are members of groups that are under-represented in the business community in their pursuit of a high quality business education; to provide meaningful work experience and possible part-time employment at Sonat for the student recipient(s); and to enable Sonat, Inc., the opportunity to attract top business students.

The Ada and Lorin Southard Scholarship was established in 1991 in their memory by their son, Shelby E. Southard, Class of 1937. The scholarship is awarded to worthy and deserving students.

The Southern Natural Gas Honor Scholarship was endowed by the Birmingham based company for a senior business major who has a 3.00 minimum grade point average and who demonstrates financial need. The award is available to students who reside in states in which Southern Natural Gas operates, with preference given to Birmingham area residents.

The Margaret C. and Frank E. Spain Scholarship pays tribute to Mr. and Mrs. Spain. Mr. Spain was a graduate of the College and Life Member of the Board of Trustees. Mrs. Spain had a lifelong interest in education. The income from the fund benefits ministerial students.

The John Batt Kennedy Spain Scholarship was established by Dr. and Mrs. Frank Spain in memory of his father, the Reverend John Batt Kennedy Spain. Proceeds from the fund are used for scholarship support for pre-ministerial students.

The Henry Claxton Sparks Scholarship was established through the generosity of the late Dr. Sparks, a 1936 graduate of Birmingham-Southern College who had a distinguished career in public education including serving as Assistant Superintendent of the Birmingham Board of Education. Preference in awarding the scholarship is given to a deserving junior or senior education major who has maintained a “B” average or better.

The Sprain Family Foundation Scholarship is a comprehensive scholarship renewable for three years. It is awarded to an outstanding student who has maintained a “B” average or better in high school, has an ACT score of at least 22, and is otherwise unable, for financial reasons, to attend Birmingham-Southern College. The scholarship is awarded without restriction as to field of study. Recipients must maintain a 3.20 or better grade point average in their college studies. The scholarship is made possible through the generosity of the Sprain Family of Birmingham, which includes Robert H. Sprain, Sr., Theresa Bruno Sprain, Robert H. Sprain, Jr., Mary F. Sprain, Anna Sprain Winslow, and Kathy Sprain House. Theresa Sprain and Kathy House are graduates of the College.

The Esther Pearl Arnold and Willie B. Stearnes Scholarship was created in 1995 through a bequest from Mrs. Stearnes of Guntersville, Alabama, and in responding to a desire of her late husband to see that persons going into the Methodist ministry receive the best possible education. This scholarship is available to students planning to enter the ministry with preference given to students who are members of the United Methodist Church.

The Alys Robinson Stephens Piano Scholarship was established by the Elton B. Stephens and Associates Foundation in honor of Mrs. Stephens and to assist talented students. Applications should be submitted to the Alys Robinson Stephens Music Scholarship Committee, Birmingham-Southern, Birmingham, Alabama 35254.

The Elton B. Stephens Scholarship was established in 1986 through the generosity of Mr. Stephens and is to benefit students who might not otherwise be able to attend Birmingham Southern for financial reasons. Mr. Stephens is a 1932 graduate of the College, is a Life Member and past Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and has generously supported his alma mater and in many ways. Mr. Stephens put himself through college by selling magazines door to door, and out of that experience he and his wife, Alys, later founded EBSCO Industries, which was initially engaged in magazine subscription sales. EBSCO Industries has become an international corporation active in a number of diversified businesses including magazine sales, specialty advertising, curriculum materials, commercial printing, carpet manufacturing, and real estate. The Elton B. Stephens Professorship in Sales, Sales Management, and Marketing has been established in his honor at the College. Mr. Stephens has been a benefactor of many worthwhile causes and in 1985 was named “Alabama’s Philanthropist of the Year.” In 1987 he was selected as Birmingham’s “Man of the Year” in recognition of his leadership in support of the arts.

The J.N. Stephens Family Scholarship was endowed in honor of Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Stephens, parents of D.D. Stephens, 1928; O.H. Stephens, 1930; and Elton B. Stephens, 1932. The scholarship is awarded annually to the most deserving applicants. Preference is given in the following order: (1) graduates of Barbour County High School, Clio, Alabama, where the alumni graduated, (2) Children of employees of EBSCO Industries, Inc., and (3) other worthy and needy students.

The Mervyn Hayden Sterne Scholarship is open to an outstanding student whose home is outside the Southeast and whose major field of study is either in the humanities or the social sciences. Applicants for this scholarship must meet specified academic qualifications. Mr. Sterne was a financier, progressive civic leader, and member of the Birmingham Southern College Board of Trustees.

The Mary and Tom G. Stevens Scholarship was established in their memory by their son, Ernest T. Stevens, in 1986. Tom Stevens was born in Greece in 1898 and came to the United States in 1910. He founded the Home Baking Company in 1920 and was its Chief Executive Officer until his death in 1983. Home Baking Company, located in Birmingham, is a major supplier of bread products to restaurants and institutions. The scholarship is available to any worthy and deserving student.

The Joseph Gordon Stewart, D.M.D., Pre Dental Scholarship was created in his memory in 1991. Dr. Stewart was a member of the Birmingham-Southern College Class of 1950, and graduated from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry in 1954. He established his dental practice in Montgomery in 1956. He was active at the state and national level in the dental profession, involved in community activities in Montgomery, and was named one of "The Four Outstanding Young Men in Alabama" in 1964. Dr. Stewart was killed in an automobile accident in 1975. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who is pursuing a pre-dental education.

The Herbert C. Stockham Scholarship in Business was endowed in 1999 by the Alabama Power Company Foundation in recognition of Mr. Stockham’s service as a member of the Southern Company Board of Directors. He is widely recognized for his business leadership, civic mindedness, and philanthropy benefitting many worthwhile causes including Birmingham-Southern College which the Stockham Family has supported for three generations. This Scholarship is intended to ensure that some of our best and brightest students receive a broadly based undergraduate education along with a concentration in business or related field to include accounting, economics, or finance. Recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated financial aid need; academic achievement as shown by grades and standardized test scores; outstanding character and potential for leadership; and a strong personal work ethic as demonstrated by a successful history of after-school and summer jobs.

The Richard J. Stockham Memorial Scholarship was established by James Rushton and William J. Rushton, III, in memory of their uncle, Richard J. Stockham. Mr. Stockham was President of Stockham Valves and Fittings Company for many years and was a generous benefactor of many worthy causes. Mr. Stockham also served as a member of the Birmingham Southern Board of Trustees. This scholarship is awarded to worthy and needy students.

The Charles P. Storrs, Jr., Scholarship was established in his memory in 1986 by his family and friends. Mr. Storrs was a 1962 graduate of the College. He also earned a master’s degree in hospital administration from the Medical College of Virginia. He had a distinguished career in financing of health care facilities and multifamily housing with the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, D.C. The scholarship is awarded to any worthy and deserving student based on financial need. It is not to be awarded as an athletic scholarship.

The Rosa Strickland Scholarship was established in 1958 by a bequest of Rosa Strickland. The income from the fund provides scholarships to worthy female students who otherwise would be unable to obtain a college education.

The Larry D. Striplin, III, Athletic Scholarship was established in his memory in 2000 by his many friends and family acquaintances. A 1982 graduate of Birmingham Southern College, where he was an outstanding student, he worked in Saudi Arabia and later at Nelson Brantley Glass Company in Birmingham. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid sports fan. The gymnasium in the Striplin Fitness Center is named in his honor. This scholarship is to be used to support the student athletes at Birmingham Southern.

The Trudy Frye Striplin Scholarship honors the wife of Dr. Howard Striplin, a 1957 graduate of Birmingham Southern and a prominent physician in Huntsville, Alabama. The scholarship is awarded to any student who has a demonstrated financial aid need.

The Striplin Athletic Fund was established in 1980 to provide athletic scholarships and general support for Hilltop sports. Larry D. Striplin, Jr., an alumnus and trustee, provided leadership for the alumni supported fund.

The Sullins Family Scholarship was created in 1996 by Mr. Samuel L. Sullins, Jr., of Huntsville and in response to the Church Scholarship Campaign. A long-time Methodist family, the Sullins have been closely associated with higher education in the Holston and North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. This scholarship is intended to benefit students planning to enter the ministry or other full-time Christian service.

The William D. and Mildred Wood Sulzby Scholarship was established through the generosity of these two members of the Class of 1937. They were born and reared in Birmingham and both their families had been early settlers of the area. Mrs. Sulzby is a retired music teacher and Mr. Sulzby retired after 35 years of service with Hayes International Corporation where he served as Corporate Director of Industrial Relations. This scholarship is awarded to a deserving young person who is in true financial need and meets the College's academic qualifications. There is no restriction as to field of study.

The John-Effie M. Tate Scholarship was established by Reverend Dr. John B. Tate, a retired Methodist minister and member of the Class of 1927, in the honor of John-Effie Tate. John-Effie Tate taught school in Roanoke, Alabama, where she also owned and operated a lady’s ready-to-wear store. She taught Sunday school and Bible studies, and she was involved in numerous clubs and civic organizations. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to a worthy and deserving student.

The Pauline Sands Tatum Scholarship was established in memory of Mrs. Tatum, who died in July 1990 at the age of 88. Mrs. Tatum graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 1926, magna cum laude, with a bachelor of arts degree in education. While attending the College, she commuted each week by train from the small rural town of Abanda, Alabama, and stayed with friends. Having come from a poor family, she was determined to achieve an education and spent a great deal of her life educating others in the rural schools of Chambers county, where she gained the respect of both her students and her colleagues. Mrs. Tatum was also an active member of the Abanda United Methodist Church. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to a worthy and deserving student.

The Templeton Family Scholarship was created in 1991 by Dr. Emmett O’Neal Templeton, a Birmingham radiologist. The scholarship pays tribute to the fact that several members of the Templeton Family are alumni of Birmingham Southern, including Dr. Templeton ’69, Stanley D. Templeton ’72, and Jane Templeton Stump ’79. Additionally, their sister, Ann Templeton Dielen, is the coach of the men’s and women’s tennis teams at the College.

The Barbara and Hugh Thomas Scholarship was created in 1998 to honor Professor Emeritus of Music Hugh Thomas, a 1933 graduate of the College, and his wife, Barbara Dorough Thomas, 1937 graduate. For more than 50 years Professor Thomas inspired music majors and non-music majors with his dedication to excellence in conducting choral music and as a teacher and a mentor. Mrs. Thomas, a concert pianist and teacher, contributed greatly to music and the arts at the College and in Birmingham. This scholarship has been endowed through the generosity of former students and colleagues, other friends, and with a grant from the Hosokawa Family Foundation. The scholarship will be awarded to students having a demonstrated financial aid need as well as talent and promise of achievement in music. Special consideration is to be given, but not limited, to qualified students of a racial or ethnic minority.

The Reverend O. D. and Clytie Mae Thomas Scholarship was created in 1995 in response to the Church Scholarship Campaign by members of St. Mark United Methodist Church of Tuscaloosa. Otis Daniel Thomas, 1925 graduate of the College, received his divinity degree from Southern Methodist University and had a long and distinguished career as a minister/chaplain in the North Alabama Conference. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to (1) students from St. Mark UMC, (2) other Methodist students from the Northport or Tuscaloosa area.

The Davis Hunt Thompson Scholarship was established in his honor in 1996 by his family. A 1934 graduate of the College, he had a distinguished career in analytical and industrial chemistry as an executive with U.S. Steel Corporation. Mr. Thompson has been a lifelong supporter of the College and its students. The scholarship is awarded to students who show promise of scholastic achievement as chemistry majors and have a financial need.

The Wynelle Doggett Thompson Scholarship was established by her family, colleagues, students, and friends. Dr. Thompson retired from the College following 29 years of distinguished service in the Department of Chemistry, and she held the title Professor Emerita of Chemistry. In 1994, the Board of Trustees awarded Dr. Thompson the Birmingham-Southern College Medal of Service. She died in 1998. The scholarship is awarded to students who have financial need and who show promise of scholastic achievement as chemistry majors.

The Earl Calvin Thorn Scholarship was endowed in his memory in 2001 by his wife, Virginia Grayson Thorn, Class of 1946, and his brother-in-law, William J. Grayson, Jr., Class of 1953. Earl Thorn, Class of 1949, was president of the student body, member of Omicron Delta Kappa, ATO Fraternity, and elected to Who’s Who in Colleges and Universities. During WWII, he served in the Army Air Force and flew with the “Flying Tigers” under General Clare Chenault and was the recipient of several service decorations. Following college he was employed by Protective Life Insurance Company as a mortgage loan officer. He was a member of Canterbury United Methodist Church and active in community affairs. His untimely death come in 1957 at the age of 35. This scholarship is to benefit a student demonstrating high moral and academic standards as well as financial need.

The Alma Lane Tipper and Elsie Tipper Scholarship was established in 2001 in memory of Mrs. Alma Lane Tipper by her daughter, Miss Elsie Tipper, a 1934 graduate of Birmingham Southern College who resided in Redondo Beach, California, and who was employed in the Library Department of Los Angeles County until her retirement. The scholarship is to be awarded to any needy and deserving student.

The James S. and Fay M. Towle Family Scholarship was created in 1990 in recognition of this outstanding family from the Piedmont, Alabama, area. This scholarship is intended for students majoring in business or related fields, with preference for deserving students from Calhoun County.

The Trinity United Methodist Church of Birmingham Scholarship was provided by a gift from the Church. Preference in awarding the Scholarship is given to students preparing for the ministry or to students who plan to enter the field of Christian education; or students who are members of Trinity United Methodist Church and who have demonstrated financial aid need or merit.

The Trinity United Methodist Church–John Morris Scholarship was established in 1988 through a memorial gift from his wife, Opal H. Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Morris have been long time members of Trinity United Methodist Church of Birmingham, and preference in awarding the scholarship is given to worthy and deserving students who are members of that church.

The J.M. Tull Foundation Scholarship was established through a gift from the Foundation, which was established in 1952 by J.M. Tull Industries, Inc., and J.M. Tull (founder) as contributors. The scholarship fund is used to assist worthy and needy students in completing their college educations.

The Reverend John R. Turner Family Scholarship was established in 1989 in memory of Reverend Turner (1869 1955) by his grandchildren, H. Alvan Turner, Jr., Abigail Turner, John Warren Turner, Paul Kelly Turner, and Suzanne Turner Poland. Reverend Turner was born in Verona, Mississippi. He was licensed to preach and joined the North Alabama Conference in 1892. Reverend Turner had a distinguished ministry for fifty years with pastorates including Albertville, Birmingham, Florence, and Huntsville. Reverend Turner’s son, Holmes A. Turner, was a 1930 graduate of the College and his daughter, Helen, was a popular Director of Women’s Physical Education at the College from 1937 to 1943. This scholarship is available to any worthy and deserving student.

The Reverend and Mrs. C. M. Tyndal Scholarship was created in 1995 by members of Cahaba Heights UMC and in response to the Church Scholarship Campaign. It honors Carlos Mozel Tyndal, 1928 Birmingham-Southern College graduate and Methodist minister, and his wife, Elizabeth Carraway Tyndal, 1927 graduate and school teacher. Preference is given to students who are members of Cahaba Heights UMC, or other Methodist students.

The United Daughters of the Confederacy Scholarships have been established at Birmingham-Southern College and other Alabama colleges and universities through provisions of a legislative act. The following memorial funds have been provided by the U.D.C. to benefit worthy and deserving students who are residents of Alabama: Everett Lee Dean Scholarship, Douglas W. Dean Scholarship, Minnie E. Dewberry Scholarship, Mary Mobley Fore Scholarship, Essie R. Grimsley Scholarship, Amy Seay Lawson Scholarship, Mary Ann Parker Scholarship, Mable West Parker Scholarship, Monroe Penn Scholarship, Olivia D. Williams Scholarship, Wiley W. Williams Scholarship.

The Anne Yeilding and W. David Upton Scholarship was established in their honor in 1982 by Mrs. Upton’s mother, the late Annie Lou Fletcher (Yeilding) Westbrook. Anne Yeilding Upton and W. David Upton are 1953 graduates of Birmingham Southern. The Upton and Yeilding Families have many ties to the Hilltop and have been loyal supporters of the College. This scholarship is awarded to any worthy and deserving student.

The Vestavia Hills United Methodist Scholarship was established in 1984 through the leadership and generosity of Herbert F. Singleton and other members of that church. The scholarship is to be used to assist young people who are members of Vestavia Hills UMC in attending Birmingham Southern. Selection for the scholarship is made with recommendation from the Senior Minister of the church.

The Vogel Freeman Scholarship was created in 2000 by Mrs. Helen Warren Vogel in memory of her husband, Dr. Jack M. Vogel, who was a prominent dentist in Cullman and was active in many civic organizations. The scholarship also honors family members who graduated from Birmingham-Southern College: daughter Patti V. Freeman, 1973; son in law Phillip W. Freeman, M.D., 1973; and granddaughters Amy F. Williams, 1997 and Meredith B. Freeman, 2000. This scholarship is to be awarded to students demonstrating financial need with preference given to students from Cullman and Cullman County.

The Carolyn and Robin Wade Scholarship in Art was established in 1992 by a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Wade who are very involved with and supportive of the arts in the Birmingham community. Mrs. Wade is a painter and noted local artist in her own right. As a businessman Mr. Wade is best known as owner of Wade Sand & Gravel Company. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of financial need and talent in the visual arts as determined by the art faculty.

The Jack M. Wainwright, III, Memorial Scholarship was established in his memory in 1998 by Allied Community Development Corporation, a non-profit corporation based in Clarke County, Alabama. Mr. Wainwright was one of the original incorporators of the company whose purpose is to stimulate economic development in Clarke County and to enhance the standard of living of its citizens. Jack Wainwright was a native of Birmingham, Alabama, and a 1968 graduate of Birmingham-Southern College where he was a member of the varsity basketball team. At the time of his death, Mr. Wainwright was President and CEO of First United Security Bank in Thomasville, Alabama. Preference is given to worthy and deserving students from Clarke County, Alabama, or students from southwest Alabama.

The Mary Diane Waite Scholarship was provided by a gift from Mrs. J. Oleus Jordan and Mr. and Mrs. Dan W. Waite, Jr., in memory of their granddaughter and daughter. The income from the fund is for the benefit of worthy students possessing bravery and Christian character.

The James H. Walker, Sr., M.D., Scholarship was created in 2001 by Dr. Walker, a biology major and member of the Birmingham-Southern College Class of 1943, who went on to medical school at the University of Pennsylvania. Active on campus as an undergraduate, he was the charter president of Theta Chi Fraternity. As a physician, Dr. Walker was associated with the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation as a general practitioner. This scholarship is to be awarded to students with a financial aid need who are pursuing a pre-med education at Birmingham-Southern College.

The May Threefoot Walker Scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Walker of Mobile in memory of the Southern University graduate. The income from the fund is applied to scholarships for worthy and needy students with preference given to ministerial students.

The Dr. Gerald L. Wallace, Sr., Scholarship was established in memory of the 1959 graduate and prominent Mobile physician who died in 1986. Dr. Wallace received his M.D. degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and had a family practice for twenty years. He was the founder of Springhill Memorial Hospital in Mobile and was a principal in Chunchula Energy Corporation and H&W Pipeline Company. His son, Gerald Leon Wallace, Jr., is a 1995 Birmingham-Southern College graduate. Preference in awarding the scholarship is given to a student who is a pre medical major and who has a financial aid need.

The William Earl Wallace Scholarship was established in his memory by his mother, Mrs. Veda Parrish, in 1986. Mr. Wallace was an outstanding student and a young man of great promise who attended Birmingham Southern from 1952 1954. While attending the University of Alabama School of Medicine, he was killed in an automobile accident. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to students whose families are from Thailand, Cambodia, Viet Nam, and other areas of Southeast Asia in recognition of the suffering they have endured, their respect for education, and their determination to succeed through hard work.

The Gregory Keller Walters Memorial Scholarship was established in 1985 by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Walters. Greg was a graduate of Shades Valley High School, where he was a member of the band and thespians. He died from a brain aneurysm in 1968 while a sophomore at Birmingham Southern. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to students who share Greg’s interests in music and drama.

The Patricia Finley Watkins Scholarship was established in 1984 through the generosity of Mrs. Watkins. Preference in awarding the scholarship is given to students in their junior and/or senior year who are majoring in English and have evidenced a strong desire and talent to become writers. Recipients of this scholarship are recommended by the English faculty. Mrs. Watkins was an artist and writer who was long active in the cultural life of Birmingham and literary activities at Birmingham Southern. Her book of poetry Another Realm was published in 1982 and her works appeared in other literary publications.

The Mr. and Mrs. Ira A. Watson Scholarship was given by Mr. and Mrs. Watson. The income from the fund benefits male ministerial students.

The Bobbye and Emmett Weaver Scholarship was established by them in 2000 with preference given to students majoring in music or theatre arts. Mrs. Weaver is a 1956 graduate of the College and over the years has worked in radio, theatre, and music in Birmingham. Mr. Weaver is a 1948 graduate of the University of Alabama and for 30 years was the Entertainment Editor of the Birmingham Post-Herald. Mr. and Mrs. Waver have been long time members of the Birmingham Southern Fine Arts Society.

The Annie Lou Fletcher Yeilding Westbrook Scholarship was established in 1989 in Mrs. Westbrook’s honor by her children and other members of the Yeilding family. Mrs. Westbrook was a member of the Class of 1930 at Birmingham Southern and the wife of the late Newman H. “Red” Yeilding, Class of 1922, who was associated with the College as financial officer for over thirty years. Following the death of Mr. Yeilding, she married Dr. James Westbrook, Class of 1929, a prominent Birmingham dentist. Mrs. Westbrook was active in many social and cultural activities and in the Methodist Church. She was one of Birmingham-Southern College’s most devoted alumna. This scholarship is awarded to any worthy and deserving student.

The James C. Westbrook Scholarship was established by the late Mrs. Annie Lou Fletcher Westbrook in honor of her husband. Dr. Westbrook was an alumnus of the College and practiced dentistry in Birmingham for 47 years. He served actively in the United Methodist Church and in professional organizations. Preference for this scholarship is given to worthy students enrolled in the pre dental curriculum.

The William Alonza Whiting Memorial Scholarship was made possible by Mrs. Marion Bright Whiting, wife of the former Birmingham Southern biology professor. The grant is awarded each year to a needy and worthy student.

The Bryant A. Whitmire Pre Law Scholarship was endowed by Citizens Bank of Leeds in honor of the Birmingham Southern College graduate and Leeds resident. In 1981 Mr. Whitmire was named the “Lawyer of the Year” by the Birmingham Bar Association. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student enrolled in a pre law curriculum. Preference is given to students from the Leeds area.

The Gilder L. Wideman, M.D., Scholarship was created in 1991 through the generosity of Dr. Wideman, a 1953 graduate of the College and 1956 graduate of the University of Alabama Medical School. His primary affiliation is with Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham and his practice is in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Wideman is a former president of the Birmingham-Southern National Alumni Association. This scholarship is for students who are pre-med, but it is the donor’s hope that the recipients will, of course, take the necessary science courses, but choose to concentrate their studies in other disciplines in the belief that a truly broadly based undergraduate education is the best preparation for success as a medical student and as a practicing physician.

The David H. Wilborn Scholarship memorializes a 1969 graduate of the College whose life was dedicated to excellence in theatre arts as a college student and as a professional free-lance writer and actor living in New York City. Locally he served as an Artist-in-Residence and as an actor, and director of productions for Birmingham Children’s Theatre, Festival Theatre, and Birmingham-Southern College. The scholarship is to be awarded on a one-time basis to a rising junior or senior theatre arts major who, by a consensus decision of members of the theatre faculty, represents a high degree of dedication and excellence.

The Dr. William S. Wilcox Memorial Scholarship was established in his memory by his wife, the late Lois Steidtmann Wilcox. Dr. Wilcox was a distinguished chemist with Southern Research Institute and also taught at Birmingham Southern during the early 1960s. The scholarship is awarded to worthy and needy students who demonstrate a special interest in the study of chemistry and mathematics.

The James Curtis Williams Scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Williams and many friends in memory of Curt who died in 1995 during his sophomore year at the College. He was an excellent student, varsity tennis team player, and member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. This scholarship is awarded each spring to a rising sophomore who had a grade point average of 2.50 or better as a first-year student, holds a part-time job during the academic year to meet 15% or more of his or her tuition expenses, and submits an essay and participates in an interview with a selection committee. The scholarship is renewable for two additional years provided the recipient maintains a 2.50 grade point average or better, and otherwise remains in good standing at the College.

The Reverend R.C. Williams Memorial Scholarship was established by his daughter, Mrs. Irma Lee Cochran of Hurtsboro, Alabama. Reverend Williams attended Southern University and began serving the Alabama Conference as a minister in 1891 and continued until his retirement in 1921. Reverend Williams died in 1958, leaving an honored name to his family and the memory of a long and beautiful life. Preference in awarding the scholarship is given to students planning to enter the ministry or other full time Christian service.

The S.B. Williams Scholarship was established by a gift of Mrs. S.B. Williams of Hurtsboro, Alabama, in memory of her husband. The income from the fund is used to provide scholarship assistance with preference to students coming to the College from the Methodist Children’s Home in Selma.

The Dr. Robert W. Wingard Scholarship was created in his memory in 1997 by family, clergy and academic colleagues, former students, and other friends. A 1959 Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the College, he received a Doctor of Ministry from Emory University. His professional career encompassed sixteen years as a pastor in the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church and nineteen years as Denson N. Franklin Professor of Religion and Director of Church Relations at Birmingham-Southern College. Professor Wingard was a gifted teacher and Biblical scholar, whose writings include Portraits of Christ in Scripture and Paul and the Corinthians. First preference in awarding this scholarship is to a student majoring in religion who has a financial need; second preference is for a student majoring in the humanities with a financial aid need.

The Jada N. Winton Scholarship was created through the generosity of the John Mooneyham Family of Decatur, Alabama, to honor Mr. Winton, a 1967 graduate of the College. As a teacher of social studies at Decatur High School, Mr. Winton had a positive influence on Angela and Bess Mooneyham who chose to attend Birmingham-Southern College. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to students from Morgan County, Alabama, or any other student pursuing a career in elementary/secondary education.

The Kemp B. Womack Scholarship was established in 1995 by the generosity of Mr. Womack, who served as a police officer for the City of Birmingham for 32 years. The greatest joy he received as a police officer was from working with young people. He also helped with the security detail at Legion Field for Alabama football games and became a friend and escort to the legendary coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to worthy and deserving students interested in the ministry or other church vocational work.

The Josie Wooddy Scholarship was established in 1987 through memorial gifts by her family, friends, colleagues at Birmingham Southern, and funds from the College. Mrs. Wooddy was employed at the College for fourteen years and served as Administrative Assistant to President Neal R. Berte from 1976 1987. The scholarship is awarded to any worthy and deserving student.

The Woodham Keily Memorial Scholarship consists of a fund given by Perry Wilson Woodham and Louise Keily Woodham in memory of their parents, George Benjamin and Florence Richburg Woodham, and William Richard and Honora Sanford Keily. The income from the endowment is used annually for worthy and needy students. Preference is given to students who major in economics.

The Nolia R. and Forrest Woods Scholarship was established in 1991 through an estate gift. Mr. and Mrs. Woods had at one time resided in the Bush Hills neighborhood adjoining the College and were the owners of Woods Piano and Furniture Company which for many years operated in downtown Birmingham. Believing in the importance of church-related higher education, the Woods created this scholarship to assist students with a financial need and who might not otherwise be able to attend the College.

Samuel Buford Word Pre Medical Scholarship was established with contributions from the many friends of the late Dr. Word, who was a distinguished alumnus of the College, a member of its Board of Trustees, and an outstanding physician and citizen of Birmingham. The income from the fund provides scholarship assistance for students preparing for medical school.

The Frank B. Yeilding, Jr., Scholarship was established in his honor by friends, business associates, and family members. Mr. Yeilding graduated from the College in 1925 and for many years was President and Chairman of the Board of Jefferson Federal Savings and Loan Associa-tion. In 1968, Mr. Yeilding received the Distinguished Alumnus Award, and in 1984 he received an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from the College. Preference in awarding the scholarship is given to students majoring in business, computer science, or pre medical education.

The Harriet and Manly Yeilding Scholarship was established in 1982 by Mr. Yeilding’s mother, the late Annie Lou Fletcher (Yeilding) Westbrook. Harriet Howard Yeilding is a 1953 graduate of the College, and Newman Manly Yeilding, Jr., is a graduate of 1951. The Yeilding Family has many ties to the Hilltop and have been loyal supporters of the College. This scholarship is awarded to any worthy and deserving student.

The Milton Yeilding Scholarship was established in his memory by Yeilding’s Stores, Inc., of which he was President and Chairman of the Board for many years. Mr. Yeilding graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 1926. He was a strong supporter of the College and an active layman of the Methodist Church. This scholarship is awarded to a worthy student with preference given to students interested in a career in business and retailing.

The Newman Manly Yeilding Scholarship was given by the family of N.M. Yeilding, an alumnus of Birmingham Southern, who served the College for thirty nine years in the capacities of Bursar, Treasurer, Chief Administrative Officer and President, and Financial Vice President. Preference is given in the areas of economics and management in designating the recipient of this award.

The Tom Yeilding Athletic Scholarship was established by family and friends in memory of Thomas Milton Yeilding, who died shortly after graduating from Birmingham-Southern College in 1969. Tom excelled in campus leadership, athletics, and academics. The scholarship is awarded to a varsity athlete who demonstrates outstanding character, leadership, and academic achievement.

The Lucile D. Yerton Scholarship was established upon Ms. Yerton’s death as a trust to Birmingham-Southern College. The fund provides partial scholarships for deserving students who are sufficiently motivated and who have resources to pay part of their expenses, but who, without additional help, would be unable to continue their college education.

The Robert H. Yoe, Sr., Scholarship was established by his son Dr. Robert H. Yoe, Jr., in 1989 in recognition of his father. Dr. Robert H. Yoe, Jr., is a member of the Birmingham-Southern College Class of 1944, and had a distinguished career as a cardiovascular surgeon. Preference in awarding this scholarship is given to a worthy and deserving student.

The Annette G. Zelson Scholarship was established in her honor in 1995 by her brother, Seymour Gitenstein, Ph.D., of Florala, Alabama. Mrs. Zelson had a rewarding career in ballet beginning in the 1920s as a student and performer under the tutelage of some of the most notable dancers in America and Europe. She also shared her dancing talent instructing others in ballet. Beyond her artistic interests, Mrs. Zelson found fulfillment as the wife of Dr. Carl Zelson, a prominent pediatrician residing in Connecticut, and as the mother of two children. Income from this endowment is to be used to assist talented and deserving students who will be pursing their training in ballet at Birmingham-Southern College. Recipients are to be selected upon recommendation by the dance faculty and in accordance with established procedures for awarding scholarship aid in the arts. Preference is given in priority order to qualified students from the communities of Florala and Lockhart, Alabama; Paxton, Florida; and Andalusia, Alabama. If there is no qualified student from these areas, the scholarship may be awarded to qualified students from other areas.

Other Endowed Funds

The Bishop Family Student Travel Fund was created in 2000 through an endowment with the Community Foundation of Southeast Alabama (Dothan) contributed by Eustace E. Bishop, Jr., and his sons William Graham Bishop, Class of 1993, and Harrison Kimbrough Bishop, Class of 2000. The Fund provides annual grants to students with a financial need to assist them in covering the cost of travel during the interim term. Recipients must be in their junior or senior year, have an overall 2.75 or better grade point average, and major in business or a related field. Preference is given, but not limited, to students who are from the Wiregrass area of Southeast Alabama, Southwest Georgia, and Northwest Florida. Recipients are expected to make a photo journal of their travel experience and share it with the donors.

The Diane Brown Travel Fund was established in 1989 by family, Birmingham Southern colleagues, and other friends. Dr. Brown served as a Professor of French for Birmingham-Southern from 1965. She was a graduate of Howard College and the University of Alabama. Dr. Brown served as Director of Birmingham Southern’s interim term for five years, and also led a number of study/tours abroad for Birmingham Southern students. She was selected Teacher of the Year by Omicron Delta Kappa in 1989. This scholarship is awarded to students maintaining at least a “B” average and is to be used to enable worthy and deserving students to benefit from interim travel and study opportunities abroad in a group supervised directly by a Birmingham Southern faculty member. Recipients of the travel fund shall be requested, but not required, to make contributions to this scholarship, when and if time and circumstances permit, in order that more students can benefit from the purposes intended.

The Katherine Brock Fuller Library Fund was created in her honor in 1988 by her daughters Billie F. Goodloe of Mobile and Janet F. McElroy of Tuscaloosa, Birmingham-Southern College graduates of 1964 and 1959, respectively. Mrs. Fuller received her master’s degree in education from the College in 1963. Income from this fund is used to purchase books in the disciplines of philosophy, religion, history, and art history.

The Paul and Nell Clem Travel Fund was established in 1998 by their children all of whom are graduates of the College: Dr. Judy Clem Klaas ’60, Paul L. Clem, Jr., ’63, and Robert E. Clem ’67. Nell Echols Clem, daughter of a prominent Methodist minister, graduated from the College in 1935. Paul L. Clem graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 1937 where he was an outstanding varsity athlete and he entered Emory University School of Divinity. Nell Echols and Paul Clem were married in 1936, served pastorates which included Huntsville, Florence, Anniston and in Birmingham at McCoy Memorial Methodist Church which was the “Birmingham-Southern church.” The Clems recognized the educational value of travel through camping vacations in the U.S. and travel in Europe including “exchange pulpits” in the British Isles. Thus this fund has been established to supplement the cost of student travel on the College’s study-tours either domestically or internationally. A major consideration in making an award from this fund is financial need.

The Jack King Cress Travel Fund was established in his memory in 1990 by his brother, George A. Cress. Jack Cress (1915 1989) was a public educator who received his master’s degree in English from Emory University, served as a secondary school teacher, and Director of Guidance in the Birmingham Public Schools. Mr. Cress was a strong advocate of liberal arts education and had a broad knowledge of art, British literature, and classical music. This scholarship is used to enable worthy and deserving students to benefit from study travel opportunities in England.

The H. Bascom Garrett Memorial Fund honors Mr. Garrett who was a 1918 graduate, majoring in chemistry, of Birmingham College, a parent institution of Birmingham-Southern College. Income from this endowed fund provides off-campus activities and projects for the educational enrichment of students in chemistry with such use to be determined by the chemistry faculty. This fund was established in 1991 through the generosity of W. Walton Garrett, son of Bascom Garrett and Birmingham-Southern College alumnus, and his wife, Marion H. Garrett.

The Kristin D. and Vernon S. Hurst BSAO Fund Vernon S. Hurst, M.D., is a 1988 Birmingham-Southern College graduate and a 1987 participant in the British Studies at Oxford (BSAO) program, as was his wife, Kristin, a graduate of Rhodes College. As students, both of them received a scholarship grant in order to participate in this unique study abroad summer program. Dr. and Mrs. Hurst have endowed this fund for the purpose of enabling an outstanding student with financial need to participate in BSAO.

The Jenkins Family Travel Fund was established by friends and family in memory of William Harrison Jenkins (1905-1981) and Margaret Payne Jenkins (1911-1994). Mr. Jenkins was a public educator, scholar and author of Alabama history, lay leader in the Methodist Church, and 1927 graduate of Birmingham-Southern College. Mrs. Jenkins’ sense of fulfillment was in being a wife, homemaker, and mother of four children for whom she and Mr. Jenkins diligently sought to provide a good education, a solid sense of values, and an appreciation for those things which give beauty and meaning to life. This scholarship is intended to assist worthy students in benefitting from travel and study opportunities abroad with preference given, but not restricted, to western Europe through programs such as British Studies at Oxford.

The Betty Langley Kitchings Book Fund was established in honor of Betty Langley Kitchings, who was born in Jackson, Mississippi, and was educated at Mississippi College and the University of Virginia. During the 1950s and ‘60s she taught reading improvement at Birmingham’s Brooke Hill School and on occasion tutored individual students. This book fund was established in 1990 by a former student in grateful appreciation for the love of books and reading which Mrs. Kitchings nurtured in that student as a youth. Mrs. Kitchings is married to Birmingham attorney, Atley A. Kitchings, Jr., and their daughter, Marlea Kitchings Foster, is a 1977 graduate of the College; their son, A. Langley Kitchings, is a 1982 graduate. The income from this fund is used to purchase books and periodicals for the College library.

The Elizabeth B. Lee Book Fund was created in 2000 through a major bequest from Elizabeth Bramham Lee who, as an adult learner, finished her college education at Birmingham-Southern College with a bachelor’s degree in 1991. She was an English major, an avid reader, and someone who had a special appreciation for the well written word. Income from this endowment is to be used to purchase books for the College library.

The Mildred D. Long Lectureship was created in 1995 through a bequest from Ms. Long, a 1936 Birmingham-Southern College graduate and social work educator, and in honor of her parents, Lelia Harrell Long and James Hatton Long. It was the donor’s preference that the lecture be held in conjunction with another campus activity. The lecturer, chosen by inter-departmental consensus, should be someone of respectable intellectual and experiential substance in current social or philosophical issues. It was Ms. Long’s desire that many of the lecturers be women.

The Mann Family Fund in Memory of James DeValse Mann honors James Mann, who received his bachelor of arts degree from Birmingham-Southern College in 1928, and his brother Donegan Mann, Class of 1944. The parents of the honoree were self-taught as well as formally educated. The family had a basic desire to seek education and improvement. The honoree worked to pay his tuition for law school. His glee club activities provided the base for salaried church choir positions which also funded his graduate work. The love of music, drama, operettas, dance and singing molded and influenced his life from high school to the end of his life. The purpose of this fund is to cover supplemental expenses of students participating in events associated with the Division of Fine and Performing Arts. For example, the fund could be used to rent a tuxedo or gown needed for a student recital; to provide a student an accompanist or sheet music; to defray travel expenses for a student appearing in a regional or national competition. Expenditures from this fund shall be upon recommendation of the division chair.

The Outlaw Family Travel Fund was established in 2001 by the Arthur R. Outlaw Family of Mobile. The purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance to enable Birmingham-Southern College students to benefit from travel opportunities which qualify for academic credit, with strong preference given, but not limited to, the British Studies at Oxford Program.

Vance Speech Competition - Recognizing the need to encourage good public speaking skills in all students, the Vance Speech Competition was established and funded by William F. Vance, Class of 1941, and his wife, Louise Strickland Vance, Class of 1945. Bill Vance received a law degree from George Washington University and had a career with the Central Intelligence Agency and also served as municipal court judge in Arlington, Virginia. Upon retirement, the Vances made their home in Birmingham. Income from this endowment provides prize money for the first and second place winners in the Speech Competition.

The David J. Vann Award was established in 1979 by the Young Men’s Business Club to perpetuate the name of Mayor David Vann and in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments from November 1975 to November 1979. Mr. Vann has served as a faculty member at the College, and his family was instrumental in establishing the current campus site. The political science faculty and the President of the College recommend the recipient of this award each year based on leadership, service, and scholarship. This award is not renewable.

The Ellen Flautt Walker Travel Fund was established in her memory in 1999 by her husband James L. Walker and her daughters Rosemary W. Tenney, Class of 1965, and Anne W. Drake, Class of 1968. Mrs. Walker received her bachelor of science degree from the University of Alabama in 1929 and a master of arts degree from Columbia University in 1940, and from 1950 to 1970 she was a member of the business faculty at Birmingham Southern. This fund is used to assist students who have a grade point average of 3.00 or better, and financial need, in benefitting from study travel opportunities during the interim term or at another time during the year.

The Bob Whetstone Faculty Development Award was created in 2000 by Dr. Whetstone, Professor Emeritus of Education at Birmingham Southern. Dr. Whetstone served on the faculty form 1963 until his retirement in 2001. The financial award is presented at the first faculty meeting each fall to a non tenured faculty member who demonstrated excellence in teaching the previous year. The selection is made by the Provost, and the amount is added to the faculty development travel budget of the recipient's academic division for use by the recipient.

The Dr. Evelyn V. Wiley Travel Fund was created in 2000 by former students, colleagues and other friends. Dr. Wiley is a 1938 graduate of Birmingham-Southern College, she received a master of arts degree from Vanderbilt University and her doctor of philosophy degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Wiley was a member of the Birmingham-Southern College history faculty from 1944 1973 and served as History Department Chair from 1960 1968. She pioneered programs at the College involving travel for academic credit and was one of the principal architects of the interim term. As a world traveler, Dr. Wiley imparted in her students a desire to explore and understand the world. Her interest in and commitment to her students were truly exceptional. The purpose of this fund is to enable Birmingham-Southern College students to benefit from travel opportunities, domestically or internationally, which qualify for academic credit. Such trips may be either faculty led or independent trips. Students will be selected on a basis of financial need, academic ability, and merits of each applicant's proposed travel project. Selection is made by the Interim and Contract Learning Committee, a standing committee of the faculty.

The WTA Investment Advisors, Inc., Athletic Scholarship was created in 1999 by the firm and its senior partner, James L. "Butch" Williams, Class of 1977, and in honor of seven clients: Mr. and Mrs. Ivan J. Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. James F. Limbaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Quinn, III, Mr. Ernest T. Stevens, Mr. George T. Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Lawton T. Ward, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Williams. This scholarship is for support of student athletes and in recognition of the College's move to NCAA Division I.