The student's parent or guardian does not have to be an alumnus of The University of Alabama nor a contributor to the National Alumni Association. The applicant must attach a typed one-page narrative statement explaining personal financial need. Full-time student from the state of Alabama pursuing a major in English. Applicant must be entering his or her junior or senior year at UA for the fall 2000 semester. Administration Jim Burke Sr.
Priority is given to entering freshman students.
The selection committee is not required to consider financial need as defined by the guidelines for federal assistance.