Updates from University of Memphis

• Tiger Scholarship Manager: Admitted students can now apply for departmental and need-based scholarships through our Tiger Scholarship Manager available through admitted students’ MyMemphis portals. The deadline for the scholarships is January 26^th and there are many opportunities available.  

• Emerging Leaders and First Scholars Scholarships: These scholarships require separate applications and have a deadline of February 1^st.  The Emerging Leaders scholarship is awarded to a limited number of students with demonstrated leadership backgrounds and interest in leadership development programs. A comprehensive application and interview is required, and the scholarship award is $5,500 per year. The First Scholars scholarship is awarded to a limited number of first-generation college students whose parents have no education beyond two years of college. A separate application and student’s FAFSA must be completed by February 1, and the scholarship award is $5,000 per year. Students receiving both the Emerging Leaders and First Scholars scholarships are required to live on campus in designated residence halls as freshmen.

• First-Generation College Student Resources: In addition to the First Scholars scholarship program, the University has a number of initiatives targeted toward helping first-generation college students adjust to college life at the U of M. A living learning community in our newest residence hall will start this fall in addition to other opportunities for students. If you have students who you want to connect with these programs, please refer them to Charles Frame, First Scholars Coordinator. Charles can be reached at cframe1@memphis.edu or (901) 678-6041.  

• Campus Tours: The University of Memphis offers campus tours each weekday at 9:30am & 1:30pm. Touring campus is the best way for students to know if a university is right for them! Students can sign up online or by calling (901) 678-2169. Tours of our Lambuth campus in Jackson, TN are available on Thursday and Friday each week, and reservations can be made by visiting their web site or calling (731) 425-1964.

• Exciting News: The University of Memphis Lambuth Campus in Jackson, TN received a $1 Million commitment from Jim and Janet Ayers to be used for initiatives that support students, faculty, programs and facilities. Our Lambuth campus is growing in size and academic programs and may be a good alternative for your students looking for a small college experience at an affordable price.

Scholarships!

Check out a few of the scholarships listed below. As we move further into the semester more local scholarships will become available. You can also check out the Get2College website for a full list of scholarships.

Junior League of Memphis Voluntarism Scholarship

Requirements:
1. Reside in Shelby County or bordering county, including Fayette, Tipton, Crittenden (AR) and
        DeSoto (MS).
2. Be a first-generation college student (neither parent earned more than two years of education       
        beyond high school and no post-secondary degree).
3. Be a female graduating high school senior who is eligible and plans to attend one of the following
       four-year accredited colleges or universities in the year in which the scholarship application is
       submitted:

• Baptist College of Health Sciences 
• Christian Brothers University 
• LeMoyne-Owen College 
• Memphis College of Art 
• Rhodes College 
• The University of Memphis 

Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline is  January 30.

The SportQuest Playing With Purpose Scholarship Program

The Playing With Purpose message encourages athletes to serve rather than being served, to lead with humility and engage culture.
 
Criteria:

Applying student athletes must meet ALL of the following criteria:

1. Currently a high school sophomore, junior or senior
2. Maintains a minimum "C" grade average or higher
3. Currently a varsity level athlete in one or more sports
4. A committed follower of Jesus Christ

Apply at www.playingwithpurpose.org. The deadline is February 1.

Tupelo Elvis Fan Club Scholarship

Applicants must:

1. Be a current high school senior.

2. Sing, dance, or play a musical instrument. An MP3 or MP4 recording must be submitted to the selection committee. Semi-finalists will be invited to perform at the Finale in Tupelo. You must perform in order to receive the scholarship.

Applications are available online at http://www.tupeloelvisfanclub.com/scholarships.html. The deadline is February 14. 

Other scholarships that are worth your time:
Charlotte Capers Scholarship
Nissan Scholarship

General Board of Higher Education and Ministry Scholarship
Junior Auxilary DeSoto
NorthCentral EPA
Olive Branch Rotary
Stacy Browning Memorial Scholarship
Zeta Phi Beta Scholarship
Cindy Lipscomb Scholarship