Scholarship

The University of Memphis Association of Retirees (UMAR) Scholarship is a one time award in the amount of $1000 for the academic year (fall/spring) and is not renewable for the following year. Priority will be given to dependents (children or grandchildren) of UMAR members or dependents of currently employed University of Memphis faculty and staff. The requirements are as follows:

• Current full-time enrollment (at least 12 credit hours) at The University of Memphis
• Completion of at least two (2) full years of study (at least junior status) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
• Demonstrated leadership in University activities
• Recommendation (by letter), preferably from a current or former university faculty or staff member.

Qualified students may complete the UMAR Scholarship Application. It must be signed, dated and returned to:

The University of Memphis
Scholarship Office
107 Wilder Tower
Memphis, TN 38152-3400
Attn: UMAR Scholarship Selection Committee