INCOMING FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS

McLain-Cole “Make A Difference” Scholarship

The Mclain-Cole Scholarship was established in 2023.  It will be awarded to an incoming freshman from Metro Atlanta area who has achieved a 3.5 high school grade point average and has demonstrated involvement in extracurricular activities. 

Iris Carmack Endowed Scholarship

The Iris Carmack Endowed Scholarship was established in 1985 honors the past National Alumni Association president and founder of this chapter. This scholarship partially funds one semester of out-of-state tuition and is awarded annually to an outstanding Alabama-bound freshman from Metro Atlanta. Applicants must have a minimum of 3.5 GPA to apply.

Jim and Ann Givan Endowed Scholarship

Jim and Ann Givan both attended The University of Alabama.  Their son graduated from the University as well.   They are active members of the Atlanta Alumni Chapter and have supported our Chapter for a long time in numerous ways.  Jim served as President of the Atlanta Chapter as well as President of the National Alumni Association.  The Givans love the University of Alabama and have endowed this scholarship in the hopes that the students it supports will love the University as much as they do.

The Jim and Ann Givan Scholarship is for an entering freshman from the Atlanta area.   The student should be well-rounded and have achieved both academically and outside of the classroom.  The recipient must have at least a 3.0 GPA and complete an essay on the topic “Why I want to attend the University of Alabama and how receipt of the Givan Endowed Scholarship will enhance my opportunity to do so.”

Bama in Atlanta Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is for an entering freshman from the Atlanta area whose parent or grandparent has been a member of our chapter for at least a year and has a minimum 3.2 GPA.

Bama in Atlanta Legends Community Service Scholarship

The Bama in Atlanta Legends Community Service Scholarship was established in 2018.

This scholarship is awarded to an entering freshman UA bound from metro Atlanta who exemplifies making a difference in the lives of others. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Students must demonstrate an active leadership role in previous and current community service projects.

Interested in applying for one of our endowed scholarships? Here is how to do so…

1. Apply and be Accepted to The University of Alabama prior to January 10, 2025
2. Bama in Atlanta Chapter receives your application in February 2025
3. Bama in Atlanta Chapter will review all applicants and send final list of recipients to UA National Alumni Association by the end of March 2025.
4. Bama in Atlanta Scholarships announced in early April 2025

UPPERCLASSMEN SCHOLARSHIPS

Ashley Bateman Mixson Memorial Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2023 to honor Mary Ashley Bateman Mixson who later in life received a second degree at the Capstone College of Nursing at The University of Alabama.

The scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate or transfer student who is enrolled at the Capstone College of Nursing and is originally from the Metro Atlanta area.

Sidney D. and John C. Arant Endowed Scholarship

Sidney D. and John C. Arant created the initial endowment for this scholarship.   However, chapter events and fundraising are critical for funding this scholarship every year.   This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding upperclassmen Alabama student from Metro Atlanta who is enrolled in the College of Commerce and Business Administration.   Applicants must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA to apply.

Interested in applying for this scholarship? Here is how to do so…

Submit the Upperclassmen Scholarship Application in myBama before March 1st.

2024-2025 Scholarship Recipients

• Iris Carmack Endowed Scholarship:  Abigail Tiller
• Jim and Ann Givan Endowed Scholarship:  Sarah Lauren Dame
• Bama in Atlanta Endowed Scholarship: Heaven White
• Bama in Atlanta Legends Community Service Endowed Scholarship: Ava Warrington
• McLain-Cole “Make A Difference” Endowed Scholarship: Zoie Hamman
• Sidney D. and John C. Arant Endowed Scholarship: Hannah Nicole Ledbetter
• Mixson Memorial Endowed Nursing Scholarship: Austin Keith Johnson

2023-2024 Scholarship Recipients

• Iris Carmack Endowed Scholarship:  Kamille Simon
• Jim and Ann Givan Endowed Scholarship:  Jalen Wallace
• Bama in Atlanta Endowed Scholarship: Jemiria Gober
• Legends Community Service Scholarship: Addison Hawkins
• Sidney D. and John C. Arant Endowed Scholarship: Hannah Nicole Ledbetter
• Bama in Atlanta Student Grant:  Kaylie Prebble & Sam Balizer

2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients

• Iris Carmack Endowed Scholarship:  Olivia Wadanole
• Jim and Ann Givan Endowed Scholarship: Jahvon Thornton
• Bama in Atlanta Endowed Scholarship: Allison P Manley
• Legends Community Service Scholarship: Kara A. Repaci
• Sidney D. and John C. Arant Endowed Scholarship: Josie Hinrichs

2021-2022 Scholarship Recipients

• Iris Carmack Endowed Scholarship: Hannah Crews
• Jim and Ann Givan Endowed Scholarship: Turner Templeton
• Bama in Atlanta Endowed Scholarship: Connor Simmons
• Legends Community Service Scholarship: Olivia Harvey
• Sidney D. and John C. Arant Endowed Scholarship: Josie Hinrichs

2020-2021 Scholarship Recipients

• Iris Carmack Endowed Scholarship: Katie Lawler
• Jim and Ann Givan Endowed Scholarship: Caroline Cohen
• Bama in Atlanta Endowed Scholarship: Haley Hutchings
• Legends Community Service Scholarship: Faith Aldridge
• Sidney D. and John C. Arant Endowed Scholarship: Shelby Amanda Etkind

2019-2020 Scholarship Recipients

2018-2019 Scholarship Recipients

• Bama in Atlanta Scholarship Endowed Scholarship: Kayla Underwood
• Iris Carmack Endowed Scholarship: Ryan Thomas
• Jim and Ann Givan Endowed Scholarship: M’Kaila Isom