WWMA & UM Black Alumni Society Scholarship

The University of Miami Alumni Association/Black Alumni Society and the Woodson Williams Marshall Association (WWMA) are committed to serving and uniting African and African American alumni for the purpose of advancing the interests of the University, while recruiting, mentoring and retaining students of African descent in all academic fields. In all that we do, we endeavor to:

Reach out to connect, serve and engage Black alumni, life-long and world wide. Connect alumni to each other and the University through meaningful communication, programs and events. Design and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan to fund the Black alumni scholarship fund. Facilitate a high level of volunteerism so that the Black Alumni Society, the University and the community-at-large, benefits from the University of Miami’s diverse interests, talents and backgrounds. Encourage investment and support for the University in its successful pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and service. Celebrate the rich history of UM Black alumni, faculty and staff through building upon the best of our traditions and accomplishments.

Scholarship Purpose

The goal of the Scholarship is to provide need based financial support and recognize the academic and leadership accomplishments of students who are currently enrolled at the University of Miami. Scholarship recipients will receive either the Black Alumni Society Scholarship or the WWMA Scholarship. Students who receive full-tuition scholarships are not eligible.

Black Alumni Scholarship Criteria

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate sophomore or junior student enrolled at the University of Miami Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or above Have completed at least 30 hours at UM A letter of recommendation from a UM faculty or administrator A 300-500 word essay on how this scholarship will assist you in achieving your academic and long term goals Demonstrate financial need

WWMA Scholarship Criteria

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate junior student enrolled at the University of Miami Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above. Have completed at least 30 hours at UM A letter of recommendation from a UM faculty or administrator A 300-500 word essay on how this scholarship will assist you in achieving your academic and long term goals Demonstrate financial need

Scholarship Process

Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee and candidates will be notified if they are selected as a finalist. All finalists must sign up and attend a formal interview with the Scholarship Committee. All finalists will be invited to attend the Scholarship Reception which will take place on March.

Application Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be reviewed and evaluated on the following criteria: Financial Need Academic Achievement Work /Community Service Experience Organization/Leadership Experience Essay Letter of Recommendation

For additional information please contact

Renee Dickens Callan Director, Multicultural Student Affairs Phone: 305.284.2855 Location: Building 21-P