Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars to Be Recognized at UA March 23
March 12, 2010 - Filed under: Awards & Honors, Students | Tagged: Giving, Scholarship
Note to media: Interview opportunities with scholarship recipients will be from 11 -11:45 a.m. and 1:30-2 p.m., March 23, in the lobby of Smith Hall.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A luncheon honoring The University of Alabama’s 2009-2010 Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars is scheduled for Tuesday, March 23 beginning at noon in Smith Hall on the campus of The University of Alabama.
Coca-Cola executives will be on hand to meet and honor the 12 freshman recipients of the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarships.
Made possible by a $1 million gift from the Coca-Cola Foundation to the University’s “Our Students. Our Future.” Campaign, the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarships are awarded to deserving Alabama students who are the first in their families to attend college. Each student will receive a $5,000 scholarship each year for four years.
The 2009-2010 UA Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars are:
Hannah Diane Carter
Hometown: Andalusia, Ala.
Intended College: College of Arts and Sciences
Yi Chen
Hometown: Eufaula, Ala.
Intended College: College of Arts and Sciences
Tyler Clark
Hometown: Guntersville, Ala.
Intended College: College of Engineering
Denzel L. Evans-Bell
Hometown: Birmingham, Ala.
Intended College: College of Engineering
Paige Henderson
Hometown: Orange Beach, Ala.
Intended College: College of Arts and Sciences
Jeremy Jordan
Hometown: Greenville, Ala.
Intended College: College of Engineering
Lindsey Lowe
Hometown: Prattville, Ala.
Intended College: College of Communication and Information Sciences
Donald Merren
Hometown: Mobile, Ala.
Intended College: Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration
Joshua Moncrief (Josh)
Hometown: Cullman, Ala.
Intended College: Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration
Ryan Renaud
Hometown: Huntsville, Ala.
Intended College: Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration
Lauren Grace Renfroe (Gracie)
Hometown: Gurley, Ala.
Intended College: Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration
Amanda Nicole Robinson
Hometown: Haleyville, Ala.
Intended College: Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration
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: Susan Page, advancement communications, 205/348-4458, spage@advance.ua.edu