About the Robinson Scholars and Fellows Fund

The Elizabeth and Harold Robinson Scholars and Fellows Fund was established to honor the parents of University of Memphis alumnus J. Michael Robinson and to assist in the recruitment and retention of outstanding students.

Subject to available funding the award is approximately $3,000/year. It is available to full-time University of Memphis undergraduate and graduate students majoring in programs of the College of Communication and Fine Arts.

Incoming freshmen are also eligible to apply for the award as long as they major in one of CCFA's programs, have been admitted to the University and completed any special admission requirements of the programs of the College of Communication and Fine Arts.

Awards are based on academic and creative achievement. Financial need may also be considered.

Eligibility Criteria

Incoming Freshmen

To be eligible for the scholarship, incoming freshmen must first be admitted to the University of Memphis, major in one of CCFA's programs, complete any special admission requirements of the programs of the College of Communication and Fine Arts, and have a minimum ACT score of 24. To retain the scholarship, students must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 and if in good standing may, retain the award until the completion of their degree, but for no longer than a maximum of four (4) years.

Undergraduate Students

Current CCFA undergraduate students who wish to be considered for the scholarship should have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 or above. To retain the award, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and if in good standing, may retain the award until the completion of their degree, but for no longer than a maximum of four (4) years.

Graduate Students

Graduate students must major in one of CCFA's programs and be admitted to graduate school before applying for the fellowship. Fellows must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 to retain the fellowship and if in good standing, may retain the award until the completion of their degree, but for no longer than a maximum of three (3) years.

Selection Process

The 2010 application deadline for the award is Monday, February 1.

The selection of award recipients is coordinated through the University's Scholarship Office and the Robinson Fund Committee within the College of Communication and Fine Arts. The selection of fellowship recipients is coordinated through the CCFA.

Interested students should obtain an application from the CCFA Dean's office or online. The completed application form and a letter, stating qualifications and field of interest should be sent to the CCFA Dean. Applicants should also include supporting letters from high school teachers, university professors, and others familiar with their work, as well as copy of their most recent academic transcript.

If students wish financial need to be considered, they should include information showing that they have qualified for one of the Student Financial Assistance programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education.