Alumni Scholarships

The University of Montevallo offers many scholarships based on a variety of student accomplishments and needs. Each year, scholarship disbursements total over $500,000. Gifts in the form of scholarships are a vital source of support for recognizing and helping students.

If you see a scholarship need at the University of Montevallo, you can endow a new scholarship with the name of your choice for as little as $25,000. This is a great way to honor a loved one or show your support of Montevallo. You may also wish to make a gift in any amount to an already existing scholarship.

Please contact University Advancement at 205-665-6215 for more information regarding this wonderful opportunity to enrich students’ lives.

Alumni Leadership Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of the Alumni Leadership Scholarship is to recruit students who have outstanding records of leadership and to also reward excellence in leadership among UM students.

Criteria & Guidelines:

Applicants must be entering freshmen.
Applicants must be accepted for admission to the University of Montevallo.
Applicants must be actively involved in and/or in leadership roles in both their school and community. Proof of leadership must include activity involvement outside of their religious affiliation.This may be done through a portfolio, written essay form, pictures and/or other documentation.
Applicants must write a one page essay explaining why they want to attend UM and how their leadership and academic qualities would be an asset to the university.
Applicants must submit at least two but no more than three letters of recommendation. Only one letter may be from a leader of a religious affiliation.
Completed online application.
Those selected will be required to volunteer 7-10 hours in the Alumni Office or Admissions Office over the course of the year. (Contact the Alumni Office for more information)
Please submit all supporting documentation to AwardSpring.

Amount: The amount of the scholarship is $7,000 per academic year.
Deadline: March 1 for new applications and renewal applications (see renewal below)

Apply!

Alumni Leadership Scholarship Renewal

Criteria for Renewal:

Evidence of leadership and/or participation on the UM campus in a club or UM sponsored organization and/or participation in the UM community during the previous year.
At least 2 but no more than 3 letters from sponsors, community leaders or any other adult or faculty member who would be able to advocate for the student’s leadership involvement in activities related to the UM community and/or the UM campus.
Maintenance of a 3.0 cumulative overall GPA average which includes all grades earned at UM and transferred from other institutions.
An essay of 250-300 words, describing the student’s previous year as a UM student and possible goals and aspirations for the next academic year. Please include the student’s view on the importance of obtaining a degree from UM.
Those selected will be required to volunteer 7-10 hours in the Alumni Office or Admissions Office over the course of the year. (Contact the Alumni Office for more information)
Please email all supporting documentation to alumni@738628.com or upload in AwardSpring.

Amount: The amount of the scholarship is $7,000 per academic year.
Deadline: March 1 for renewal submissions

Alumni Legacy Book Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of the Alumni Legacy Scholarship is to recruit the children and/or grandchildren of active alumni* to attend the University of Montevallo and to provide a scholarship in honor of the commitment of graduates who contribute to the development of the University of Montevallo.

Criteria & Guidelines:

Students who are children or grandchildren of active alumni donors* are eligible to apply.
The parent or grandparent must hold an undergraduate or graduate degree from UM and be considered an active donor to the UM Foundation for three of the past five years. Alumni giving for the purposes of determining active status must be completed before the July 1 scholarship deadline in the current year.
Interested students indicate they are children or grandchildren of a UM graduate on the application.
The number of scholarships awarded will be based upon the availability of funds.
Completed online application
Those selected will be required to volunteer 3-5 hours in the Alumni Office or Admissions Office over the course of the year. (Contact the Alumni Office for more information)

Amount: The amount of the scholarship is $500 for one academic year, which may be used at the University of Montevallo bookstore to purchase books and supplies as needed to assist in the successful transition to college.

Deadline: March 1

Apply!

Junior Alumni Board Leadership Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of the Junior Alumni Board Leadership Scholarship is to reward students who are excelling academically and who have outstanding records of leadership at UM or community service.

Criteria & Guidelines:

Applicants must be a sophomore, junior or senior student at the University of Montevallo or a junior or community college transfer student in pursuit of a degree in their field of study.
Applicants must have no less than a cumulative 3.0 GPA from their current university, college or post-secondary school at the time of application.
Applicants must be actively involved in their school or community.
Applicants must write a two-page paper to include the following:
- List school or community’s activities, including offices held and awards received.
- Describe college goals, including the intended degree(s).
- Describe areas of interest in field of study.
Provide an answer to the following question, “What do you believe makes the University of Montevallo a great university?”
Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation.
Completed online application

Amount: For the upcoming academic school year, the amount of the one-time scholarship is $1,000. The award will be distributed in the fall and spring semesters.

Deadline: March 1

Apply!