The Matthew Seth McGaughran Scholarship (College of Arts and Sciences)

For deserving and qualified students at the University of Memphis.
1. Shall be given to students majoring in History, Sociology, or Geography (Earth Sciences).
2. Students must be enrolled full-time.
3. Be classified as juniors, or seniors.
4. Display financial need.
5. Maintain a cum gpa of at least 3.0.
6. All candidates must also demonstrate their participation in fifteen (15) hours of community service each semester.

Preference shall be given to high-ability students with a demonstrated financial need. Each scholarship shall be awarded for one academic year. Recipients may reapply for funding for one subsequent year.