UA to Announce Winners of Student Funded SGA SPIRIT Scholarships
April 30, 2008 - Filed under: Awards & Honors, Students | Tagged: Giving, Scholarship, Student Government
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Winners of scholarships funded by The University of Alabama’s Student Government Association S.P.I.R.I.T. campaign will be announced at 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 30 in room 205 of Gorgas Library.
Four UA students, all first-generation college students, have been selected to receive the awards funded by their fellow students. The SGA S.P.I.R.I.T. campaign asked students to donate $2 each to UA for “first in family” scholarships. Conducted from Sept. 1, 2007 to Jan. 31, 2008, the SGA S.P.I.R.I.T. (Students Playing Important Roles in Tradition) raised $8,723.45 and will provide four $2,100 scholarships.
Speaking at the ceremony will be Alicia King, coordinator of the S.P.I.R.I.T. campaign; Dr. Pam Parker, vice president of advancement; and R.B. Walker, 2007-08 SGA president.
For more information, contact King at 205/348-9316.
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: Leyla Goodsell, Director of Communications, Advancement, 205/348-4458, lgoodsell@advance.ua.edu