The Peyton (Martin) Weddle Scholarship (Fogelman College of Business and Economics)

The purpose of this gift:
1. To provide a scholarship restricted to undergraduate students
2. Who are Incoming freshman, Sophomore, or junior
3. From the Memphis Metropolitan area (as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau’s Memphis-Forrest City, TN-AR-MS Combined Statistical Area)
4. Attending the University of Memphis
5. With demonstrated financial need, and
6. Who are majoring in, or who intend to major in, the following programs:
Any major within the Fogelman College of Business & Economics
7. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
8. Applicants must complete an essay: “How have you positively impacted your community through service give-back, volunteering or activism?”
(Used to decide between similarly qualified students).

Award
Varies
Deadline
02/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Standard Question Set
    • 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.
    • Please upload your resume.
  2. Please type and upload an essay on the topic of how you have positively impacted your community through service give-back, volunteering or activism.