Scholarships in Anthropology

Albert Schweitzer Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2002 for the purpose of providing financial assistance to a rising sophomore, junior, or senior who is a declared major in the College of Arts and Sciences. The student must also have exemplified the ideals of Albert Schweitzer through community service. Students must be enrolled full-time for the upcoming academic year (fall and spring) in order to apply and receive this scholarship and have a 3.0 or higher GPA. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office Scholarship Application. 

Betty Jean Mitchell Scholarship

This scholarship was established in April 2009 for the purpose of providing an annual award to a College of Arts and Sciences, Nursing, or Allied Health students at USA who demonstrate financial need. Students must be Sophomore, Junior or Senior status, in good standing. Preference shall be given to a student who is a graduate of Vigor or Blount High School in Alabama. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the Undergraduate Enrollment Services Endowed Scholarship Application.

Bruce and Patricia McCrory Scholarship in Arts and Sciences

Bruce and Patricia McCrory Scholarship in Arts and Sciences. This scholarship was established in 2007 for the purpose of providing financial assistance to a sophomore or higher level undergraduate student that has declared a major in one of the following disciplines in the College of Arts and Sciences: Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Communications; Earth Sciences; English; History; Marine Sciences; Physics; Political Science and Criminal Justice; Psychology; Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work (preference to Sociology and Anthropology). This scholarship was made possible by Bruce and Patricia McCrory. Students must be enrolled full-time for the upcoming academic year (fall and spring) with a 3.0 or higher GPA in order to apply and receive this scholarship. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office Scholarship Application. 

College of Arts and Sciences DLC Leadership Scholarship

College of Arts and Sciences DLC Leadership Scholarship was established on behalf of the DLC Council to provide support for an outstanding student that shares the same values in leadership and community service as the Dean's Leadership Council. Applicants must be full time undergraduates with a 3.0 or higher GPA. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office Scholarship Application. 

Delay Family Endowed Scholarship

Established in 2021 by Dr. Eric Delay to support students from Colbert and Lauderdale, Alabama counties as they pursue their educational goals at the University of South Alabama. Recipients must be full-time undergraduates with a 3.0 or higher GPA. Preference will be given to students from Colbert or Lauderdale counties in Alabama who show an interest in the College of Arts and Sciences. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the Undergraduate Enrollment Services Endowed Scholarship Application.

Dr. Eric Loomis and Dr. Karen Palazzini Retention Scholarship

Established in 2019 by Dr. Eric Loomis, the Dr. Eric Loomis and Dr. Karen Palazzini Retention Scholarship aims to provide assistance to students to accomplish their goals to achieve a degree at the University of South Alabama. Recipients must be full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students who have established in-state residency status for tuition purposes. Recipients must have a 3.0 or higher GPA, and have filed the FAFSA for the relevant academic year. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences, who are close to graduation, and who are working 10 or more hours per week while enrolled in full-time coursework.

Dr. Ross and Charlene Loomis Scholarship in Arts and Sciences

The Dr. Ross and Charlene Loomis Scholarship in Arts and Sciences was established in April 2015 by Dr. Eric Loomis. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to current undergraduate students majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must be enrolled full-time for the upcoming academic year (fall and spring) in order to apply and receive this scholarship. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office Scholarship Application.  

Earl P. Andrews, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1990 for the purpose of providing financial assistance to disadvantaged students. Student must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior and must have a declared major in the College of Arts and Sciences. This scholarship was made possible by Olive S. Andrews in memory of her son, Earl P. Andrews, Jr. Students must have a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled full-time for the upcoming academic year (fall and spring) in order to apply and receive this scholarship.
To apply for this scholarship, please complete the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office Scholarship Application.

Frederick Palmer Whiddon Scholarship in Liberal Arts

Frederick Palmer Whiddon Scholarship in Liberal Arts. This scholarship was established for the purpose of providing financial assistance to deserving current undergraduate USA students with a declared major in the College of Arts and Sciences who have demonstrated leadership abilities. Students must have a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled full-time for the upcoming academic year (fall and spring) in order to apply and receive this scholarship. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office Scholarship Application. 

John A. and Barbara F. Peterson Scholarship

The John A. and Barbara F. Peterson Scholarship was established in 2017 for the purpose of providing a tuition scholarship to a full-time student majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference shall be given to first-generation students. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office Scholarship application. 

Joseph N. Langan Scholarship

This scholarship was established in honor of Joseph N. Langan for the purpose of providing financial assistance to deserving students majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences who demonstrate high academic achievement. Students must be enrolled full-time for the upcoming academic year (fall and spring) in order to apply and receive this scholarship. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office Scholarship Application.

Spirit of Odyssey Endowed Scholarship

The Spirit of Odyssey Endowed Scholarship was established to support a continuing student whose education has been interrupted and/or delayed. Student must be a declared major in the College of Arts and Sciences with a minimum 3 GPA. Students must be enrolled full-time for the upcoming academic year (fall and spring) in order to apply and receive this scholarship. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office Scholarship Application. 

Anna Christ Reynolds Medical Scholarship, American Legion Auxiliary

This scholarship was established in 1985 and is open to students who are children and grandchildren of Veterans who served in either World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, or the Vietnam Conflict, and received an Honorable Discharge from Service. Students must be residents of the state of Alabama. Applicants must be full-time undergraduates with a 3.0 or higher GPA. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the Undergraduate Enrollment Services Endowed Scholarship Application.

Jag Vet-Student Veterans Endowed Scholarship

The Jag Vet-Student Veterans Endowed Scholarship was established in April 2018 to provide a tuition scholarship to a full-time undergraduate student with a 3.0 or higher GPA. Preference will be given to student veterans with unmet financial needs as determined by the University. Please complete the Division of Student Affairs Scholarship application to apply for this scholarship. 

William C. Gorgas Trust Fund

This scholarship was established by William Crawford Gorgas Chapter, American War Mothers, a non-profit organization chartered by U.S. government to award an annual grant to a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States of America, or deserving child of a war veteran, who is in financial need and meets the scholarship requirements of the scholarship committee. Applicants must be full-time undergraduates with a 3.0 or higher GPA and a 23 or higher ACT/SAT score. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the Enrollment Services Endowed Scholarship Application.

Heroes Scholarship

Established in 2022, the Heroes Scholarship is designed to cover tuition expenses not met by the federal government’s provision to active duty personnel for tuition assistance. This scholarship is available to U.S. military members seeking their undergraduate degrees. Applicants must be active members in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard and will be required to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the USA Heroes Scholarship Application.

Isabel Zarkrzewski Brown Award

The Isabel Z. Brown Scholarship provides a one-time award for students in the beginning level of language study (LG 111, 112, 121, 122, 131, 132, 151, 152, 171, or 172) who declare a minor in Chinese, French, German, Russian, or Spanish or a major in Foreign Languages with a concentration in French, German, Russian, or Spanish. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the Foreign Language Scholarship Application.

Dr. Richmond Brown Memorial Scholarship

The Dr. Richmond Brown Memorial Scholarship was established in November 2016 for the purpose of providing a tuition scholarship to a College of Arts and Sciences student who is pursuing any project related to Latin America. Applicants must be full time undergraduates with a 3.0 GPA. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office Scholarship Application.  

Allen J. Pearl USA NAA Book Scholarship

The Allen J. Pearl USA NAA Book Scholarship was designed to recognize a student who has achieved success in extracurricular as well as academic endeavors at the University of South Alabama. Academics, activities, and leadership are considered in awarding the scholarships, as well as financial need. Successful candidates must be full-time sophomores, juniors, or seniors enrolled at the University of South Alabama with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Candidates must have completed a minimum 36 semester hours at USA. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the Development and Alumni Relations Scholarship Application.

James Taylor Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1996 in recognition of James "Jimmy" Taylor by the donation from Larry D. Striplin, Jr.

Patrick and Mary F. Hicks USA National Alumni Association Book Scholarship

The Patrick E. and Mary F. Hicks USA NAA Book Scholarship was designed to recognize a student who has achieved success in extracurricular as well as academic endeavors at the University of South Alabama. Academics, activities, and leadership are considered in awarding the scholarships, as well as financial need. Successful candidates must be full-time sophomores, juniors, or seniors enrolled at the University of South Alabama with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Candidates must have completed a minimum 36 semester hours at USA. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the Development and Alumni Relations Scholarship Application. 

USA Book Scholarship- Fall

This scholarship, established through a partnership between USA and Barnes and Noble, was created for the purpose of providing financial assistance, in the form of a book scholarship, to a student in good standing at USA with financial need. The award is for the Fall term only. Recipients must have exhausted all other forms of financial assistance. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the USA Book Scholarship application.

USA Book Scholarship- Spring

The USA Book Scholarship is a need-based award in partnership with USA Auxiliary Services and the USA Book Store. This award is intended to support student in need with aid towards purchasing their books. Applicants must be current students, in good academic standing, and exhibit need under USA need-based aid structures. A current-year FAFSA must be on file to determine an applicant's needs. Preference for a current student, but incoming students may be eligible if funds are available.
To apply for this scholarship, please complete the USA Book Scholarship application. 

Students with Disabilities Scholarship

This scholarship was established for the purpose of providing financial assistance to students with a disability that is registered with USA's Center for Education Accessibility & Disability Resources. Recipients must be full-time undergraduates who have completed at least 24 credit hours at South, with a 3.0 or higher institutional GPA. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the Students with Disabilities Scholarship Application. 

Sadler and Whatley Families Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established for the purpose of providing financial assistance to a permanent resident of Clarke County, Alabama with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA and/or minimum 3.0 college GPA. If there is no student from Clarke County, Alabama then preference should be given to permanent resident of Alabama. Preference should be given to a student who exhibits financial need as defined by the Office of Financial Aid. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the Division of Student Affairs Scholarship Application. 

Mark D. Fillers Scholarship in Memory of Valerie Evelyn Thacker Fillers

The Mark D. Fillers Scholarship in Memory of Valerie Evelyn Thacker Fillers was established in April 2014 by Mark D. Fillers. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who are orphans, foster children, or adopted children, have a 3.0 overall GPA and display exceptional scholastic achievement. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the Division of Student Affairs Scholarship Application. 

Charlean and Chandra Brown Academic Success Endowed Scholarship

The Charlean and Chandra Brown Academic Success Endowed Scholarship was established in 2017. Chandra Brown Stewart, a graduate of USA and a USA Trustee, and her mother, Charlean Brown, both received their degrees in education. Chandra and Charlean believe every student should have a chance to receive their degree. This award was created for the purpose of providing financial support to full-time undergraduate students that are participating or have participated in academic success programing through USA's Student Academic Success Office. This may include academic workshops, the Institutional Scholarship Earn Back Program, or Study Smart. Applications should be submitted in JagSPOT prior to the application deadline. Students must have a 3.0 cumulative USA GPA for consideration. Preference will be given to students that are first generation college students.

Dr. Martin Luther King Student Scholarship

Established in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has been established to assist students with their educational pursuits. Applicants should be full-time undergraduates who have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.80 and have completed a minimum of 30 South Alabama hours. Recipients must be first-generation college students and demonstrate financial need or socioeconomic disadvantage as determined by the University. Scholarship recipients will be chosen by a Selection Committee to receive a non-renewable award of $500.00 each to be disbursed in the Fall Semester. Please complete the USA Multicultural Leadership Center Scholarship application to apply for this scholarship.  

Student Leaders United Endowed

Established in 2020, the Student Leaders United Endowed Scholarship was created to honor the hard work and dedication of its student members. The scholarship sets out to reward students involved in campus organizations who demonstrate leadership potential and qualities, and are actively involved in the campus community. Recipients must be full-time undergraduates with a 3.0 or higher GPA. Preference will be  given to Members in good standing of Student Leaders United, first-generation college students, and students with demonstrated leadership skills. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the Division of Student Affairs Scholarship Application. 

Ella Tippins Dixon Endowed Scholarship

The Ella Tippins Dixon Endowed Scholarship was established in December 2022 by Polly and Carl Stokley.  Polly and Carl were first-generation college students and established this award to honor Ella's encouragement to pursue a college degree. Through this scholarship, many first-generation students will be able to achieve their goal of obtaining a college degree.  Applicants must be full-time undergraduates with a 3.0 GPA and a 23 or higher ACT/SAT score. Preference will be given to first-generation college students. To apply for the scholarship, please complete the Enrollment Services Endowed Scholarship Application. 

Ammons Student Leadership Scholarship

Available to a student who has achieved sophomore, junior, or senior class status and holds a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The scholarship is based on academic achievement, community involvement, and involvement and leadership on the University campus. To apply for this scholarship, please complete the Division of Student Affairs Scholarship Application. 

Leadership in Social Justice and Perseverance Scholarship

The Leadership in Social Justice and Perseverance Scholarship was created in 2020 by the 100 Black Men of Greater Mobile, Inc. The scholarships was established in the memory of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and countless others who are recognized as having fallen to systems of injustice. The scholarship also serves as recognition of students who have persevered to overcome life challenges. Applicants will must be full-time rising seniors with a 3.0 GPA who are nearing the completion of their degree programs, exhibit a strong commitment and passion for addressing the principles of perseverance, social justice and racial equality, and who have strengthened their campus and communities as servant leaders for equity, access, participation, and human rights. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need. Applicants will submit an essay and participate in a formal interview before the selection committee. Applicants must have a completed FAFSA on file for the relevant academic year in order to be considered for this award.

Jaguar Opportunity Award

The Jaguar Opportunity Award was created with the intent to support students with unmet need. At South Alabama, we want to make a 4-year degree attainable for our students. This award aims to assist students when financial obligations prevent registration, progression, and degree completion. Scholarships range in value based on need, and student level. This is a one-time award and is not renewable. To be eligible to apply, students must be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.0 cumulative USA GPA. Students must be classified as a degree-seeking (first degree), undergraduate student. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will need to be submitted before the scholarship application deadline for consideration. Applicants must show demonstrated financial need through data compiled by the FAFSA. An application should be submitted in JagSPOT prior to the application deadline date. To apply for this scholarship, please complete Jaguar Opportunity Scholarship application. 

Henderson/Moe Second Chance Endowed Scholarship

Pamela Henderson established the Henderson/Moe Second Chance Endowed Scholarship in honor of her late grandparents, Robert and Mary Henderson and Ronald and Mae Moe, who believed in lifelong learning and that everyone deserves a second chance at a college education. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a student who is 25 years of age or older and must have existing college credits (from the USA or another institution) but has yet to earn a degree. Preference shall be given to a student with financial need while not necessarily meeting the federal requirements for financial aid. The student cannot be a current USA faculty/staff member or a previous USA faculty/staff member. Please complete the Division of Student Affairs Scholarship application to apply for this scholarship.­­­­­­­