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.

Award
Varies
Deadline
02/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please upload your resume.
  2. Please provide a personal statement as to why you are applying for this scholarship. Include any pertinent information about financial need, your family situation, and any other special information we should consider. Additionally, provide a list of all applicable extracurricular activities you feel should be considered. Ensure you include involvement with on and off campus organizations which have helped your personal and professional growth.
  3. Compose a statement, no more than two pages in length (double-spaced), about your academic accomplishments, campus and community involvement, plans for future study at The University of Memphis, and goals for the future. Statement may be copied and pasted into this form.