The scholarships described below require an application form that is available in the Scholarship Office. Most private scholarships stipulate that the applicant must be an entering freshman, but a small number may be available to current students.

The Taylor And Mary Richardson Scholarship is awarded to entering freshmen who are graduates of Lake County High School in Tiptonville, TN. Applicants must demonstrate academic ability and financial need.

The John W. And Myrtle P. Richardson Scholarship is awarded to students in the upper quartile of their high school class who show a need for financial assistance. Entering freshmen and/or continuing students are considered for award. Maintenance of a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for renewal.

The R. C. Anderson Scholarship is restricted to male students between the ages of 18 and 24 who are incoming freshmen from Benton, Decatur, and Henderson counties in Tennessee. Maintenance of a 2.8 cumulative GPA is required for renewal.

The James E. McGehee Mortgage Company Scholarship is awarded to a Shelby County entering freshman that has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Maintenance of a 2.8 cumulative GPA is required for renewal.

The University of Memphis Faculty/Staff Scholarship is awarded to entering freshmen and/or currently enrolled students who are children or spouses of U of M Faculty/Staff with 3 years continuous employment at The U of M. Entering freshmen must have a 20 ACT and a high school GPA of 3.0 or better to be considered. Current students must have been enrolled for two semesters at The U of M with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Maintenance of a 2.8 cumulative GPA is required for renewal.

The Leslie Gruber Scholarship is awarded to entering freshmen with a minimum 3.0 cumulative high school GPA and evidence of financial need. Non-renewable.

The Memphis High School Alumni Scholarship is awarded to an entering freshman who is a graduate of a Memphis high school and who demonstrates academic ability. Maintenance of a 2.8 cumulative GPA is required for renewal.

The Billy J. Murphy Scholarship is awarded to a Memphis area student who has demonstrated financial need and shows scholastic ability. Established in 1974 to honor former U of M Athletic Director, Billy J. Murphy for his long service to the school.

The Abe Waldauer Memorial Scholarship is awarded to entering freshmen that are residents of Shelby County. Applicant must demonstrate academic ability, financial need, and must be employed between 24 and 27 hours weekly to be considered for this scholarship. Non-renewable.

The James Mcclendon Highland 100 Scholarship is awarded to an entering freshman that is a graduate of a Memphis area high school and has demonstrated financial need and academic potential. Non-renewable.

The Henry M. and Lena Meyer Kahn Scholarship is awarded to students with and ACT of 21 or above and a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Preference is given to students of the Jewish faith. Maintenance of 2.8 cumulative GPA is required for renewal.

The John Wilcox Scholarship is awarded to one freshman, one sophomore, one junior and one senior at the University of Memphis. Maintenance of 2.5 cumulative GPA is required for renewal.

The Exchange Club Of East Memphis/Allen Shackelford Scholarship is awarded to a hearing impaired or deaf student enrolled full time at the University of Memphis. If no qualified applicant is chosen the award can be given to a student training to be a teacher of the deaf.

The Luther C. Mcclellan Alumni Chapter Minority Scholarship is awarded to a full-time student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Applicant must submit letter of recommendation. Financial need and participation in extracurricular activities may be considered. African American students may be given special consideration. Non-renewable.

The Fisher-maher Scholarship is awarded to a current student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Students may be part time.

The Furr-Bowmen Scholarship is awarded to an entering freshman that meets the University of Memphis admission requirements. Financial need may be considered in the selection process. Maintenance of 2.5 cumulative GPA is required for renewal.

The Judge Bernice Donald Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate sophomore student with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8. Applicant must be a US citizen, and financial need may be considered in the selection process. Special consideration may be given to African-American females. The Rho Gamma Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority funds the Judge Bernice Donald Scholarship. Non-renewable.

The Flora Rawls Memorial Scholarship is awarded to entering freshmen and/or current students with financial need. Freshman recipients must demonstrate academic potential and current students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to be considered.

The David Collins-Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship is awarded to a voting member of the University of Memphis Omicron Delta Kappa who demonstrates exceptional leadership. Recipient must expect to receive a baccalaureate degree from the University of Memphis during the year of scholarship receipt and must enroll in graduate or professional school at the University of Memphis immediately following graduation.