Cullman Merit Scholar to Attend UA
May 30, 2005 - Filed under: Awards & Honors, Students | Tagged: College of Arts & Sciences, Leadership, Scholarship
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Stuart Waugh, a 2005 graduate of Cullman High School, has received a scholarship to attend The University of Alabama this fall.
Waugh is a 2005 National Merit Scholarship finalist.
Waugh plans to enroll in the UA College of Arts and Sciences as a pre-medical studies major. Waugh’s scholarship includes in-state UA tuition for four years, on-campus housing for four years, merit stipend funds, a study abroad or summer research grant, and a laptop computer.
The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships among high school students who enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test and by meeting published program entry/participation requirements. The 16,000 students with the highest scores become semi-finalists and later the number is cut to 15,000 finalists. Winners are then selected from this group of finalists.
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.
CONTACT: Beth Stephenson or Linda Hill, UA Media Relations, 205/348-8325, lhill@ur.ua.edu