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Dothan Campus

Scholarships

The deadline to apply for scholarships for the Fall 2010 semester is March 1, 2010.

The Dothan Campus offers a limited number of scholarships for currently enrolled, transfer, and new students. Listed below are the individual scholarships available, the duration of each award, and the special requirements for obtaining and maintaining each scholarship.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS
These tuition-waiver scholarships pay one-half of 12 hours in-state tuition only and are two-year (4 semesters) scholarships which are available to current graduates who are graduating with an associate, academic--not technical--degree. Recipients must be graduates of Enterprise-Ozark Community College, Wallace Community College, Lurleen B. Wallace Community College, Chipola College, or Bainbridge College Fall Semester 2009, Spring Semester 2010, or Summer Term 2010. To be eligible, an applicant's cumulative college GPA must be at least 3.5 (4.0 scale) on all courses completed prior to Fall Semester 2010. Recipients must maintain an institutional GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale) to maintain this scholarship and must be full-time students. Applicant must address in their statement why they desire and deserve a scholarship.

VICE CHANCELLOR SCHOLARSHIP
This tuition-waiver scholarship pays full tuition of 12 hours in-state tuition only and is a two-year (4 semesters) scholarship which is available to an under¬graduate student who has a minimum ACT composite score of 26 (SAT 1170) and a cumulative college GPA of at least 3.8 (4.0 scale). Recipient must maintain an institutional GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale) to maintain this scholarship and must be a full-time student. Applicant must address in their statement why they desire and deserve a scholarship.

ASSOCIATE PROVOST SCHOLARSHIP
This tuition-waiver scholarship pays three-fourths of 12 hours in-state tuition only and is a two-year (4 semesters) scholarship which is available to an under¬graduate student who has a minimum ACT composite score of 24 (SAT 1100) and a cumulative college GPA of at least 3.5 (4.0 scale). Recipient must maintain an institutional GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale) to maintain this scholarship and must be a full-time student. Applicant must address in their statement why they desire and deserve a scholar¬ship.

DEAN'S SCHOLARSHIPS
These tuition-waiver scholarships pay one-half of 12 hours in-state tuition only and are two-year (4 semesters) scholarships which are available to under¬graduate students who have a minimum ACT composite score of 22 (SAT 1030) and a cumulative college GPA of at least 3.2 (4.0 scale). Recipients must maintain an institutional GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale) to maintain this scholarship and must be full-time students. Applicants must address in their statement why they desire and deserve a scholarship.

STUDENT AFFAIRS SCHOLARSHIPS
These tuition-waiver scholarships pay one-half of 12 hours in-state tuition only and are two-year (4 semesters) scholarships which are available to under¬graduate students currently enrolled at the Dothan Campus (currently registered for classes at the Dothan Campus) who demonstrate academic potential and financial/personal need. Applicants must have applied for Federal Student Aid prior to applying for the Student Affairs Scholarship. Recipients must have a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.75 (4.0 scale), must maintain an institutional GPA of at least 2.75 (4.0 scale) to maintain this scholarship, and must be full-time students. Applicants must address in their statement their financial/personal need and why they desire and deserve a scholarship.

ROBERT M. PAUL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Dothan Campus provides a tuition-waiver scholarship in memory of Robert M. Paul, first president of the Dothan Campus. This tuition-waiver scholarship pays full tuition of 12 hours in-state tuition only and is a one-year (2 semesters) scholarship available to an undergraduate student who has a cumulative college GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale). Recipient must maintain an institutional GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale) to maintain this scholarship and must be a full-time student. Recipient must demonstrate financial need, must be a hard working student, and must possess the highest moral character. Applicant references should address these specific criteria. Applicant must address in their statement their financial need, they are a hard working student, and why they desire and deserve a scholarship.

DOUGLAS C. PATTERSON LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP (FOR FIRST-TIME GRADUATE STUDENTS)
The Dothan Campus provides a tuition-waiver scholarship to uphold the legacy of excellence in leadership, integrity, and intelligence as demonstrated by Dr. Douglas C. Patterson, former senior vice chancellor and former interim president of the Dothan Campus. This one-year (2 semesters) tuition-waiver scholarship pays up to 9 hours of in-state, graduate tuition only. Recipient must be a first-time and full-time graduate student who will begin graduate school in the Fall of 2010 and who has no graduate credit and who is admitted un¬conditionally into the College of Education. The recipient must have a cumulative graduating undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale). Preference will be given to applicants who have been in leadership roles in recognized school or community clubs and organizations. Applicant must submit a statement (typed or hand¬¬written and limited to one page) expressing the history of their commitment to leadership. They must also include in the last paragraph of that essay their intended leadership efforts on behalf of the Dothan Campus (these can be TROY clubs and organizations or community related organizations).

PHI THETA KAPPA TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP
This one (1) tuition-waiver scholarship pays one-half tuition of 12 hours in-state tuition only and is a two-year (4 semesters) scholarship which is available to a current two-year college transfer student (Fall Semester 2009, Spring Semester 2010, or Summer Term 2010) who is a member in good standing of Phi Theta Kappa. Recipient must maintain an institutional GPA of at least 3.5 (4.0 scale) to maintain this scholarship and must be a full-time student. Applicant must provide a copy of their Phi Theta Kappa certificate or a letter verifying that they are/were a member in good standing. Applicant must address in their statement why they desire and deserve a scholarship.

JACK R. SUBLETTE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Dothan Campus provides a tuition-waiver scholarship in memory of Dr. Jack R. Sublette who served the Dothan Campus as a professor, vice president for student affairs, vice president for academic affairs, and executive vice president and who established the scholarship program at the Dothan Campus. This scholarship pays full tuition of 12 hours in-state tuition only and for one-year (2 semesters) and is available to a Dothan Campus undergraduate student who is of junior or senior status (completed at least 60 semester hours) and who is majoring in Arts and Sciences. Recipient must be a full-time student during the semesters in which the scholarship is used. The three references must be completed by Dothan Campus faculty members. The applicant must have a Troy University institutional GPA of at least 3.5 (4.0 scale). The applicant must submit an essay of not more than 500 words answering the question: What event or activity has strengthened your motivation to pursue a career in Arts and Sciences and why?

The Dothan Campus proudly offers the following scholarships provided by donations from individuals, groups, organizations, and corporations.

BROUGHTON W. & MARION R. CONNELL MEMORIAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS (FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN STUDENTS)
These tuition-waiver scholarships were established through a trust created by the Connell family and honor Broughton and Marion Connell, business and agricultural leaders in Dothan. Each four-year scholarship pays full tuition of 12 hours of in-state, undergraduate tuition only for two semesters in each year (fall and spring semesters only) and for a total of eight semesters. Recipients must be full-time, incoming freshmen in the Fall of 2010 who are admitted unconditionally into a degree program at the Dothan Campus (student must declare a Dothan Campus major). Applicant must have a minimum ACT composite score of 22 or a minimum SAT I score of 1030, along with a minimum high school GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale). After high school graduation, a recipient cannot earn any college or CLEP credit at any institution before entering the Dothan Campus as an incoming freshman. Preference will be given to applicants in leadership roles in recognized school or community clubs and organizations. To maintain this scholarship, recipients must maintain an institutional GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale). Applicants must submit a statement (typed or hand¬written and limited to one page) in their application packet explaining “What Leadership Means to Me” and incorporate in their statement their leadership roles, along with reference letters that address the applicant’s leadership qualities and skills.

BROUGHTON W. & MARION R. CONNELL MEMORIAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS (FOR FIRST-TIME GRADUATE STUDENTS)
These tuition-waiver scholarships were established through a trust created by the Connell family and honor Broughton and Marion Connell, business and agricultural leaders in Dothan. Each scholarship pays only thirty-six (36) hours of in-state, graduate tuition and must be completed within three (3) years. Recipients must be first-time graduate students in the Fall of 2010 who have no graduate credit and who are admitted unconditionally into the Dothan Campus Graduate School (student must declare a Dothan Campus major). Recipients must have a cumulative graduating undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale) and have been in leadership roles in recognized school or community clubs and organizations. To maintain this scholarship, recipients must maintain an institutional GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale). Applicants must submit a statement (typed or handwritten and limited to one page) in their application packet explaining “What Leadership Means to Me” and incorporate in their statement their leadership roles, along with reference letters that address the applicant’s leadership qualities and skills.

GULF SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS SCHOLARSHIP
This tuition-waiver scholarship was established by Gulf South Communications who operates three stations in Dothan, WDJR (Country 96.9), WESP (Rock 102.5), and WDBT (The Voice 105.3). The scholarship will pay $500.00 toward tuition for fall semester to a full-time or part-time undergraduate student at the Dothan Campus interested in pursuing a career in broadcasting. The student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 (4.0 scale) and must be majoring in management, marketing, or English. Applicant must address in their statement why they desire and deserve a scholarship.

SUMTER HILMAN MAJORS, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS)
The Sumter Hilman Majors, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Dr. Elizabeth and Mr. Hilman Majors, Sr. in memory of their son. This scholarship is applicable toward tuition and fees at the Dothan Campus for a full-time or part-time student. Recipient must be a graduate student enrolled in a graduate program in the College of Education, must demonstrate financial need and high moral character, and must maintain an institutional GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale) for each semester receiving this award. The amount and duration of the scholarship varies annually. Applicant must address in their statement their financial need and why they desire and deserve a scholarship.

GEORGE H. MALONE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The George H. Malone Scholarship recognizes the legacy and contributions of Mr. Malone, lifelong resident of the Wiregrass. This scholarship is available to a full-time student who is an incoming freshman majoring in a business field at the Dothan Campus. The student must have a minimum high school GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale), must demonstrate good moral character based on submitted written references, and must have a well-rounded school career as an individual by participation in extracurricular and/or community service. First priority will be given to eligible candidates who reside within a 50 mile radius of the Dothan Campus. The scholarship will not be given to students who reside outside a 100 mile radius of the Dothan Campus. Recipient must maintain an institutional GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale) for each semester to maintain this scholarship. The amount and duration of the scholarship varies annually. Applicant must address in their statement their extracurricular and/or community service activities and why they desire and deserve a scholarship.

GEORGE Y. & JOHNNIE R. MALONE PERPETUAL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This tuition-waiver scholarship has been established by the children of George Y. and Johnnie R. Malone in memory of their parents. This tuition-waiver scholarship is available to a full-time or part-time undergraduate student at the Dothan Campus who has a cumulative college GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale). The applicant must be a resident of Houston County and must demonstrate financial need. The amount and duration of the scholarship varies annually. Applicant must address in their statement their financial need and why they desire and deserve a scholarship.

EDGAR BERNARD MCDANIEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Friends and colleagues at McDaniel and Associates have established the McDaniel Scholarship in honor of Mr. E. B. McDaniel, Dothan’s first CPA, in recognition of his many contributions to the accounting field and the Dothan community. This tuition-waiver scholarship is available to a full-time or part-time undergraduate student who has a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 (4.0 scale) and who is majoring in accounting at the Dothan Campus. Recipient must maintain an institutional GPA of at least 3.2 (4.0 scale) for each semester to maintain this scholarship. The applicant must demonstrate leadership qualities and skills and must demonstrate financial need. The applicant's references should address student's leadership qualities and skills. The amount and duration of the scholarship varies annually. Applicant must address in their statement their financial need, their leadership qualities and skills, and why they desire and deserve a scholarship.

RUTH ELIZABETH LAPOINTE MILNER SCHOLARSHIPS
The Ruth Elizabeth LaPointe Milner Scholarships were established in honor of Mrs. Milner by her husband, Cecil. There are two (2) tuition-waiver under¬graduate scholarships provided in Mrs. Milner’s name. These scholarships are available to full-time or part-time undergraduate students who are mothers, housewives, or widows who have made careers as homemakers and who are seeking to achieve a degree in business at the Dothan Campus. Applicant must demonstrate financial need. The amount and duration of the scholarships vary annually. Applicant must address in their statement their financial need and why they desire and deserve a scholarship.

NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
This tuition-waiver undergraduate scholarship is a one-year (2 semesters) scholarship available to a deserving full-time or part-time student who is of freshman status and who has earned no more than 30 semester hours (prior to Fall Semester 2010) at a college or university. The scholarship will pay $300.00 per semester toward tuition for two (2) consecutive semesters, fall and spring. Applicant must address in their statement why they desire and deserve a scholarship.

JIM AND GLENDA ROSE SCHOLARSHIP
The Jim and Glenda Rose Scholarship Fund was established as a perpetual testimony to all those individuals who assisted the Roses throughout their college years. This undergraduate scholarship is applicable toward tuition and fees at the Dothan Campus and is available to a full-time or part-time undergraduate student. Recipient must be a graduate of an Alabama public high school, must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale) at graduation from high school and on all college work completed, must demonstrate financial need, and must maintain an institutional GPA of at least 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) for each semester receiving this award. Preference will be given to a student who is self-supporting or currently holding a full- or part-time job. The amount and duration of the scholarship varies annually. Applicant must address in their statement their financial need, they are a graduate of an Alabama public high school, they are working a full- or part-time job, and why they desire and deserve a scholarship.

 

If you have any further questions regarding scholarships on the Dothan Campus please contact Diana Parker. Contact Information is listed below.

Mrs. Diana Parker
Student Services Specialist
Troy University
Malone Hall, Room 100
P.O. Box 8368
Dothan, AL 36304
Phone: 334-983-6556 ext. 1204

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