Scholarship Awards

Top-performing participants in the program will be awarded a 4-year position as a Culverhouse College Faculty Scholar. This is a prestigious position only awarded to a handful of University freshman which provides both financial support and a mentorship with a prominent University business faculty member.

The awards will be granted on the basis of participation in workshops, panels, group games, and contests during the Academy. Recipients of the awards will also be granted automatic admission to the University Honors College.

The Faculty Scholars Program

Historically, the Faculty Scholars Program has matched 10 students each year with 10 faculty members in the Culverhouse College of Commerce in relationships in which the students assist the faculty members in research and teaching activities. The 10 students are known as faculty scholars, while the participating faculty members are called faculty mentors.

Each faculty scholar is assigned to work with the faculty mentor for 10 hours per week. The work experience may be quite varied, depending upon the interests and backgrounds of the students and faculty members. The following are examples of activities that may be involved: assisting with research, developing computer programs, processing data, assisting in developing teaching materials, and assisting with committee work. Compensation for a faculty scholar is increased each year to reflect the faculty scholar's increasing ability and experience. The program is designed to provide highly qualified and motivated students with opportunities to interact with faculty members as apprentices. At the end of the year, each faculty scholar will come to know a faculty member better than most graduating seniors.

Other Scholarships

In addition, specific scholarship funds are set aside and designated each year solely for Academy participants. These funds are awarded in addition to any other funds received by the student from other sources. No other students are eligible for these funds.