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Available FCS Scholarships

Recipients must be admitted to the University of Montevallo and have a declared concentration within the Family and Consumer Sciences major. If the scholarship criteria include financial need, the financial need status established by the Federal Processor-FAFSA www.FAFSA.ed.gov must be available to the Scholarship Committee at the time of award of the scholarship. Please find below a list of the scholarships available and the criteria for each.

A.D. WALDEN HOME ECONOMICS SCHOLARSHIP
	Majors Eligible: Any FCS majors County of Residence: Dale, Houston or Henry counties only Required Class ( i.e. Freshman/transfer): High school seniors or students currently enrolled Academic Status: Scholastic excellence; cumulative GPA >3.00 Community Service Required: Not applicable Financial Need Verification Required: Yes; (Financial need will be reviewed first; scholarship will not be denied to qualified student if applicants with need do not meet criteria) Renewal Revocation/Status/Criteria: Yes; annually for 4 years or the completion of the baccalaureate degree. May be revoked if academic standards are not upheld or the student is no longer considered an FCS major or enrolled at UM. Other Information: Number of scholarships awarded yearly depends on amount of money available and number of students eligible.
BARBARA FITE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
	Majors Eligible: FCS Ed Majors only County of Residence: Not applicable Required Class ( i.e. Freshman/transfer): Junior standing Academic Status: Scholastic excellence; cumulative GPA > 3.00 Community Service Required: Not applicable Financial Need Verification Required: not applicable Renewal Revocation/Status/Criteria: Yes; it is renewable for 2 consecutive years, including first year of graduate study. May be revoked if academic standards are not upheld or the student is no longer considered an FCS Ed major Other Information: Award is $2,000.00/year. No recipient will be eligible for more than $6,000.00.
COMER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
	Majors Eligible: Any FCS major County of Residence: Any Alabama county Required Class ( i.e. Freshman/transfer): Freshmen or transfers only Academic Status: Applicant must be a Senior in a high school within the state of Alabama when award is made. Community Service Required: Not applicable ** Financial Need Verification Required: YES; FINANCIAL NEED STATUS MUST BE ESTABLISHED, AVAILABLE AND VERIFIABLE AT THE TIME AWARD IS MADE. Renewal Revocation/Status/Criteria: Yes; it is renewable for 4 years. May be revoked if academic standards are not upheld or the student is no longer considered an FCS major enrolled in classes at UM. Recipient must provide a copy of transcript to the Comer Foundation yearly. Other Information: Total award for 2003-2004 recipient was $15,000.00 or $3,750.00/year for 4 years.. Increases are made at the discretion of the Comer Foundation Board.
DOROTHY TARPLEY HOLMES SCHOLARSHIP
	Majors Eligible: Any FCS major County of Residence: Etowah County only Required Class ( i.e. Freshman/transfer): Not applicable Academic Status: Scholastic excellence; cumulative GPA >3.00 Community Service Required: Not applicable Financial Need Verification Required: Not applicable Renewal Revocation/Status/Criteria: Yes; recipient must remain a resident of Etowah County. May be revoked if academic standards are not upheld or the student is no longer considered an FCS major or enrolled in classes at UM. Other Information: Number of scholarships awarded yearly depends on amount of money available and number of students eligible.
JOHNNIE CARLISLE ENDOWMENT
	Majors Eligible: Any FCS Major; preference for Dietetics County of Residence: Not applicable Required Class ( i.e. Freshman/transfer): Rising Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors Academic Status: Scholastic excellence; cumulative GPA > 3.00 Community Service Required: Not applicable Financial Need Verification Required: Yes; financial need status must be verified at the time the award is made. Renewal Revocation/Status/Criteria: Yes; renewable annually upon request and attainment of minimum cumulative GPA > 3.00. May be revoked if academic standards are not upheld or the student is no longer considered an FCS major or enrolled in classes at UM. Other Information: Minimum scholarship is $500.00; if it is based on financial need, preference will be given to Dietetics.
JOSEPHINE COOK BRUISTER SCHOLARSHIP
	Majors Eligible: Any FCS Major County of Residence: Not applicable Required Class ( i.e. Freshman/transfer): Currently enrolled rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. Academic Status: Scholastic excellence; GPA > 3.00 Community Service Required: Not applicable Financial Need Verification Required: Yes; financial need status must be verified at the time the award is made. Renewal Revocation/Status/Criteria: Yes; renewable annually upon request and attainment of minimum cumulative GPA > 3.00. May be revoked if academic standards are not upheld or the student is no longer considered an FCS major or enrolled in classes at UM. Other Information: Number of scholarships awarded yearly depends on amount of money available and number of students eligible.
LOIS ACKERLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
	Majors Eligible: Any FCS Major County of Residence: Not applicable Required Class ( i.e. Freshman/transfer): Not applicable Academic Status: Scholastic excellence; GPA > 3.00 Community Service Required: Not applicable Financial Need Verification Required: Not applicable Renewal Revocation/Status/Criteria: Not renewable; May be revoked if academic standards are not upheld or the student is no longer considered an FCS major or enrolled in classes at UM. Other Information: Number of scholarships awarded yearly depends on amount of money available and number of students eligible.
MARY CORNELL SCHOLARSHIP
	Majors Eligible: Interior Design majors only County of Residence: Not applicable Required Class ( i.e. Freshman/transfer): Junior standing with internship scheduled during the year of award. Academic Status: Scholastic excellence; GPA > 3.00 Community Service Required: Not applicable Financial Need Verification Required: Not applicable Renewal Revocation/Status/Criteria: Not renewable; May be revoked if academic standards are not upheld or the student is no longer considered an Interior Design major or enrolled in classes at UM. Other Information: Internship must be scheduled in the year of the award; recipient must exhibit scholarship, assertiveness, possess a professional attitude and appearance; project positive image of FCS Interior Design.
MARY LARKIN SCHOLARSHIP IN HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION
	Majors Eligible: FCS Ed majors only County of Residence: Not applicable Required Class ( i.e. Freshman/transfer): Undergraduates/5th year masters students during the year of internship; traditional masters students. Academic Status: Scholastic excellence; GPA > 3.00 Community Service Required: Not applicable Financial Need Verification Required: Not applicable Renewal Revocation/Status/Criteria: Not renewable; May be revoked if academic standards are not upheld or the student is no longer considered an FCS ED. major or enrolled in classes at UM. Other Information: Based on professional leadership, loyalty and academic achievement.
Myrtice-Hicks McDaniel Birmingham News Scholarship
	Majors Eligible: Retail Merchandising majors only County of Residence: Not applicable Required Class ( i.e. Freshman/transfer): Junior standing with internship scheduled during the year of award. Academic Status: Scholastic excellence; GPA > 3.00 Community Service Required: Not applicable Financial Need Verification Required: Not applicable Renewal Revocation/Status/Criteria: Not renewable; May be revoked if academic standards are not upheld or the student is no longer considered an Retail Merchandising major or enrolled in classes at UM. Other Information: Internship must be scheduled in the year of the award; recipient must exhibit scholarship assertiveness; possess a professional attitude and appearance; project positive image of FCS in Retail Merchandising; award from account will not exceed interest earned.
ROBBIE LEE LINCH FARROW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN THE COE
	Majors Eligible: Any FCS Major County of Residence: Not applicable Required Class ( i.e. Freshman/transfer): Currently enrolled upcoming Junior or Senior Academic Status: Scholastic excellence; GPA > 3.00 Community Service Required: Not applicable Financial Need Verification Required: Yes; financial need status must be verified at the time the award is made. Renewal Revocation/Status/Criteria: Not renewable; May be revoked if academic standards are not upheld or the student is no longer considered an FCS major or enrolled in classes at UM. Other Information: Number of scholarships and amount of the award dependent on money available and number of qualified applicants.
RUTH STOVALL SCHOLARSHIP
	Majors Eligible: FCS Ed majors only County of Residence: Not applicable Required Class ( i.e. Freshman/transfer): Not applicable Academic Status: Scholastic excellence; GPA > 3.00 Community Service Required: Not applicable Financial Need Verification Required: Not applicable Renewal Revocation/Status/Criteria: Not renewable; May be revoked if academic standards are not upheld or the student is no longer considered an FCS ED. major or enrolled in classes at UM. Other Information: Amount of the scholarships cannot exceed $1000.00/year; number of awards dependent on money available and number of qualified applicants.
SARA NELL SHARBUTT AND VIRGINIA LEE STALLWORTH SHARBUTT SCHOLARSHIP
	Majors Eligible: Any FCS Major County of Residence: Bibb or Shelby county only Required Class ( i.e. Freshman/transfer): Not applicable Academic Status: Scholastic excellence; GPA > 3.00 Community Service Required: Not applicable Financial Need Verification Required: Not applicable Renewal Revocation/Status/Criteria: Not renewable; May be revoked if academic standards are not upheld or the student is no longer considered an FCS major or enrolled in classes at UM. Other Information: Number of scholarships and amount of the award dependent on money available and number of qualified applicants.
TERESA WHITFIELD SCHOLARSHIP
	Majors Eligible: Any FCS Major County of Residence: Not applicable Required Class ( i.e. Freshman/transfer): Students enrolled in FCS; not available to Freshmen/transfers. Academic Status: Scholastic excellence; GPA > 3.00 Community Service Required: Not applicable Financial Need Verification Required: Not applicable Renewal Revocation/Status/Criteria: Not renewable; May be revoked if academic standards are not upheld or the student is no longer considered an FCS major or enrolled in classes at UM. Other Information: Number of scholarships and amount of the award dependent on money available and number of qualified applicants.
VIRGINIA COKER WHITE SCHOLARSHIP
	Majors Eligible: Preferably Dietetics; other FCS majors County of Residence: Not applicable Required Class ( i.e. Freshman/transfer): Full time Freshman, transfer or currently enrolled student. Academic Status: Scholastic excellence; GPA > 3.00 Community Service Required: Not applicable Financial Need Verification Required: Yes; financial need status must be verified at the time the award is made. Renewal Revocation/Status/Criteria: Recipient must be a full time degree seeking Dietetics student; maintain a good academic record; demonstrate leadership, citizenship, moral character, and human values. May be revoked if academic standards are not upheld or the student is no longer considered and FCS major or enrolled in classes UM. Other Information: Number of scholarships and amount of the award dependent on money available and number of qualified applicants.
WG AND FLOY ABBOTT SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHILD & FAMILY
	Majors Eligible: Child & Family Studies majors only County of Residence: Not applicable Required Class ( i.e. Freshman/transfer): Freshmen; if Freshmen not identified, transfer student will be considered. Academic Status: Scholastic excellence; GPA > 3.00 Community Service Required: Record of community service will be factor in selection. Financial Need Verification Required: Yes; financial need status must be verified at the time the award is made. Renewal Revocation/Status/Criteria: Not renewable; may be revoked if academic standards are not upheld or the student is no longer considered a Child & Family Studies major or enrolled in classes at UM. Other Information: Number of scholarships and amount of the award dependent on money available and number of qualified applicants.
VIOLA CLAYBROOKE HOME ECONOMICS SCHOLARSHIP
	Majors Eligible: Any FCS major County of Residence: Not applicable Required Class ( i.e. Freshman/transfer): 1ST: Post-baccalaureate students in FCS; 2ND: Graduate student in FCS Ed.; 3RD: Undergraduate student in FCS.. Academic Status: Scholastic excellence; GPA > 3.00 on all course work at UM. Community Service Required: Not applicable **Financial Need Verification Required: Yes; financial need status must be verified at the time the award is made. Renewal Revocation/Status/Criteria: Yes; renewable provided the holder maintains academic status required for the scholarship; scholarship in not renewed automatically; application for renewal is required. may be revoked if academic standards are not upheld or the student is no longer considered a Child & Family Studies major or enrolled in classes at UM. Other Information: Number of scholarships and amount of the award dependent on money available and number of qualified applicants.

*Eligibility for any FCS scholarship includes a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00, unless specified by the donor.
** Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and forward it to the Federal Processor. The FAFSA is available after January 1st every year from your school’s guidance office, the UM Student Financial Services, Station 6050, University of Montevallo, Montevallo, AL 35115, or you may file a FAFSA on the Internet by accessing www.FAFSA.ed.gov. The Federal Processor will not process an FAFSA received after June 30th.

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