College of Professional & Liberal Studies Scholarships and Awards
Application for College or Professional & Liberal Studies Scholarships can be completed through Tiger Scholarship Manager.
Frances Ina Stewart Davies Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate student in Child Development & Family Studies exhibiting outstanding academic achievements. (Open to students majoring in Child Development & Family Studies concentrations.)
Edward A. Hamilton Scholarship
Awarded to firefighters and dependents of firefighters who are either incoming students or currently enrolled at the University of Memphis and have evidence of financial need.
Yancey Scholarship
Awarded to adult students (age 25 and older) returning to the University of Memphis who are enrolled and have an approved plan of study for an undergraduate degree in the College of Professional & Liberal Studies.
Joyce Holeman-Kidd Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate student enrolled in College of Professional & Liberal Studies who is a non-traditional and first-generation college student.
FedEx Purple Runway Aviation Scholarship
Thank you so very much to FedEx for the last five years of awarding the Purple Runway Aviation Scholarship to our students. We are honored and pleased to have been a part of this five year opportunity! We no longer can accept scholarship applications as of July 2023.
Outstanding Student in Child Development & Family Studies Award
Presented to an outstanding undergraduate student with potential for leadership in the discipline.
Outstanding Student in Legal Studies Award
Presented to the student demonstrating academic achievement, leadership, and dedication to the discipline.
Outstanding Online Student Award
Presented to students demonstrating unusual commitment and scholarly endeavor while taking courses online.
Alma Bucovaz Urban Service Award
Presented to the student demonstrating excellence in an academic program addressing urban problems and seeking to ameliorate urban needs.
Faculty Council Award
Awarded to the student who graduated with the overall highest grade point average in the last academic year.
Academic Achievement Award
Presented to students demonstrating academic excellence and scholarly potential in their particular baccalaureate program.
Dean's Award for Special Achievement
Awarded to the student demonstrating achievement, leadership, and determination to complete the baccalaureate program.
Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Awarded to the outstanding graduate student demonstrating unusual commitment and scholarly endeavor in the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program, the Master of Professional Studies program, or the Doctor of Liberal Studies program.
Dr. Dan Lattimore Innovation Award
Awarded to a College of Professional & Liberal Studies graduate student who reflects innovative spirit, dedication, and leadership within the college and their chosen field.
College of Professional & Liberal Studies Alumni Board Book Scholarship
Presented by College of Professional & Liberal Studies Alumni Chapter.
Alma Bucovaz Urban Service Award
Awarded to a member of the College for commitment to the solving of urban problems through research and outreach.
Distinguished Faculty Award
Presented to a College of Professional & Liberal Studies faculty member for demonstrating outstanding service and dedication to College of Professional & Liberal Studies students.