Entering Freshmen Scholarships

The Fogelman College Scholarship department awards more incoming freshmen scholarships than any other college on campus each year. All scholarships are awarded for the academic year (fall and spring semesters only). Scholarships are awarded based on information submitted on the UofM admissions application. Therefore, all students must have officially declared their business major by the scholarship deadline of a future date to be determined. For priority consideration, freshmen students should apply to the University of Memphis by December 1st.

Duncan-Williams, Inc Scholarship (Fogelman College of Business & Economics)

Must be an undergraduate student
From the Memphis metropolitan area (as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau’s Memphis-Forrest City, TN-AR-MS Combined Statistical Area)
Student must be majoring in, or intend to major in, any program at the Fogelman College of Business & Economics
Must demonstrate a financial need

G. Douglas Edwards Family Endowed Scholarship

Must be a full time declared business major
Freshmen enrollees shall have a minimum ACT score of 27
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Janice and Kent Ritchey Scholarship (Fogelman College of Business & Economics)

Must be an undergraduate student
From the Memphis metropolitan area (as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau’s Memphis-Forrest City, TN-AR-MS Combined Statistical Area)
Student must be majoring in, or intend to major in, any program at the Fogelman College of Business & Economics
Must demonstrate a financial need

The John C. Kelley Legacy Scholarship

Declared undergraduate business major
Must have a minimum ACT score of 23
Must have a 3.0, or higher, cumulative GPA
Must be a resident of the mid-south and a proven leader of their community
Must complete at least 15 hours of community service each semester

J Charles Cameron V Scholarship (Fogelman College of Business & Economics)

Must be an undergraduate student
From the Memphis metropolitan area (as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau’s Memphis-Forrest City, TN-AR-MS Combined Statistical Area)
Maintain a 3.0, or higher, cumulative GPA
Student must be majoring in, or intend to major in, any program at the Fogelman College of Business & Economics
Must demonstrate a financial need

The Kappa Beta Alumni Association Scholarship Fund (Fogelman College of Business & Economics)

Must be an undergraduate student
From the Memphis metropolitan area (as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau’s Memphis-Forrest City, TN-AR-MS Combined Statistical Area)
Student must be majoring in, or intend to major in, any program at the Fogelman College of Business & Economics
Must demonstrate a financial need

Larry D. Cox Scholarship

Must be a undergraduate student majoring in Business
Underrepresented student with permanent residence in Shelby County, TN
Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and ACT score of 24 and enrolled in 12 credit hours
Graduate of a Shelby County, TN public high school
Demonstrate financial need as determined after review of the student's completed FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid) form

The Legacy Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Willard Sparks

Entering freshman enrolled at UofM and pursuing a degree in either technology, agribusiness, or general business
A minimum of a 23 on the ACT
Must live in the Mid-South region and be proven leaders in their community
Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0
Must participate in 15 hours of community service each semester
A student may receive this scholarship for four years if criteria are met

Mathis Family Insurance Scholarship

Declared major in Finance with a concentration in Risk Management and Insurance
Must have a 3.0, or higher, cumulative GPA from High School or maintained in college
Preference to those employed part-time

Melanie & Mark Compton Endowed Scholarship (Fogelman College of Business & Economics)

Must be a F/T undergraduate student
From the Memphis metropolitan area (as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau’s Memphis-Forrest City, TN-AR-MS Combined Statistical Area)
Student must be majoring in any program at the Fogelman College of Business & Economics
Must demonstrate a financial need

Morgan Morton Family Scholarship

Current resident of the Town of Collierville, TN and is a graduate of one of its public high schools
Has attained a 3.0 or higher high school GPA
Has demonstrated interest in Business and is a full time declared business major
Has demonstrated leadership in his or her high school or is eligible for participation in the University of Memphis Emerging Leaders Programs
Preference to student who demonstrates financial need

The Pallme Family Scholarship (Fogelman College of Business & Economics)

Must be an undergraduate student
From the Memphis metropolitan area (as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau’s Memphis-Forrest City, TN-AR-MS Combined Statistical Area)
Student must be majoring in, or intend to major in, any program at the Fogelman College of Business & Economics
Must demonstrate a financial need
Preference given to a student who is a UofM Football equipment manager

Papasan Family Endowed Scholarship

Declared undergraduate or graduate business major
Shall demonstrate a financial need as well as outstanding academic promise
Freshman must have scored a 25 or higher on the ACT and upper class and graduate students shall have maintained a 3.0 GPA
Preference will be given to a student whose parent, guardian, or grandparent is, or has been, an employee of Memphis Light Gas & Water

The Peyton (Martin) Weddle Scholarship (Fogelman College of Business & Economics)

Must be an undergraduate student
Must be an incoming freshman, sophomore or junior
From the Memphis metropolitan area (as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau’s Memphis-Forrest City, TN-AR-MS Combined Statistical Area)
Maintain a 2.75, or higher, cumulative GPA
Student must be majoring in, or intend to major in, any program at the Fogelman College of Business & Economics
Must demonstrate a financial need
Applicants must complete an essay: “How have you positively impacted your community through service give-back, volunteering, or activism?” (used to decide between similarly qualified students)

Roy W. & Sue T. Black Scholarship

African-American or Hispanic students majoring in business
Must be a graduate of a high school in Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Fayette, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lauderdale, or McNairy county
Preference will be given to freshman and Hardeman County High School graduate
Must maintain a 2.5, or higher, cumulative GPA
If all requirements are met recipient may retain this award until the undergraduate degree is obtained or for a maximum of 5 consecutive years, whichever comes first

Shelton & Brucene Harrison Scholarship

Incoming freshman must have been in the upper third of their high school class
Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors must attain and maintain overall GPA of 3.0
Declared marketing or management major
Preference given to students in need of financial assistance

S.L. Kopald Scholarship

Must be a graduate of a Memphis/Shelby County high school
Declared Marketing major
Must maintain a 3.0, or higher, cumulative GPA
Freshman must have a minimum ACT score of 26

SunTrust Scholarship Fund for Entering Freshman

Declared Undergraduate business major
Must be a full-time student
Must live in Shelby County or reside within 30 miles of Shelby County
Must have a 3.0 High School GPA or higher
Must have a minimum ACT score of 22
Must maintain a 3.0 cumulative collegiate GPA