Legacy Scholars

Legacy Scholars is a specialized program for first generation* students at The University of Alabama. The program is designed to build a community of freshman who are starting a new legacy as the first in their families to go to college. Additionally, students will be matched with a faculty/staff member who was also a first generation college student to help support their transition to UA and act as a resource for their first year. Students who are actively engaged in the program will be eligible for $1500 in scholarships to be awarded in Spring 2020. The total time commitment for the program will be about three hours per month.

Program Benefits

• Monthly program meetings to support your success and development at UA
• Faculty/Staff mentorship
• Community of students on campus to connect with
• Social and community service events throughout the year
• Eligibility for (three) $500 scholarships

Requirements

To be considered for the scholarship in Spring 2020, students must complete the following:

1. Attend at least six of the eight monthly meetings
2. Meet with your faculty/staff mentor monthly (once assigned)
3. Write a short essay in March 2020 about your first year at UA

Application

The 2019-2020 Legacy Scholars Application is due August 16, 2019.