Byrd Family Endowed Scholarship

Must be a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama enrolled in the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business and demonstrate financial need, with preference to graduates of George Washington Carver High School, Huffman High School, P.D. Jackson-Olin High School, A.H. Parker High School, Ramsey High School, Wenonah High School, and Woodlawn High School who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant. The purpose of this scholarship is to promote the University’s goal of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion among its student body. Each applicant’s qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. As part of this process, individual consideration will be given to the applicant’s socioeconomic background, educational background, and/or experience in or commitment to working with historically underrepresented groups or in diverse environments. Additional consideration is given to students who are first generation college students and/or who reside in a highly rural county or underserved area as determined by OEM.