Phi Eta Sigma Scholarships Awarded to Top UA Students
July 21, 2009 - Filed under: Awards & Honors, Students | Tagged: Scholarship
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Phi Eta Sigma national honor society has awarded scholarships to four students at The University of Alabama.
Scholarship recipients include:
Mary Kathryn Brock of Birmingham (zip code 35242) has received a $6,000 national scholarship. Brock served as Phi Eta Sigma junior adviser for the UA chapter during the 2008-2009 academic year.
Brad Caleb Lee of Wilsonville has received a $6,000 national scholarship. Lee served as Phi Eta Sigma president for the UA chapter during the 2008-2009 academic year.
Danielle Barth of Pelham has received a $1,000 national scholarship. Barth served as Phi Eta Sigma historian for the UA chapter during the 2007-2008 academic year.
Jessica Thames of Mobile has received a $1,500 local chapter scholarship. Thames served as Phi Eta Sigma secretary/historian for the UA chapter during the 2008-2009 academic year.
Phi Eta Sigma was founded in 1923 to encourage and recognize high scholastic achievement among members of college freshman classes. Full-time freshmen with a 3.5 GPA are eligible for membership.
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: Cara Cramer or Linda Hill, UA Media Relations, 205/348-8325 or lhill@ur.ua.edu