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.