Always A Judson Legacy

Scholarship for Graduate Study

Established in Marion, Alabama in 1838 as a Christian, liberal arts institution for women, Judson College has educated generations of students with the higher purpose of utilizing their intelligence, knowledge, faith, and talents to improve society. Her graduates have gone on to lives of accomplishment and leadership in myriad career fields and influential community engagement across the globe. Unfortunately, after a long and distinguished history, Judson College ceased its academic operations in July of 2021. As a part of keeping the meaningful legacy of Judson alive, Always A Judson has established a scholarship for graduate students who have a strong affiliation with Judson College and are committed to advancing their educations.

Always a Judson, INC., is pleased to announce the launch of the Always a Judson Legacy Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded yearly to a woman with a direct legacy connection to Judson College (as, or through family members who are, former students, faculty, staff, or Board of Trustees members) and who is pursuing a master’s degree or higher. This scholarship can be used for tuition, books, and other educational expenses.

Scholarship Name and Purpose:

  • Name: The Always a Judson Legacy Scholarship

  • Purpose: To support women graduate students who have a strong affiliation with Judson College and are committed to advancing their educations.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants must have a direct legacy connection to Judson College in Marion, Alabama, as, or through family members who are, former students, faculty, staff, or Board of Trustees members.

  • Must be enrolled in a Master’s degree program or higher

Award Amount:

The scholarship will provide a one-time award of $1,000.

Application Process:

Interested students should submit an application, which includes:

  • Personal information (name, address, email, phone number, etc.)

  • A one-to-two-page essay detailing your:

    • Relationship with Judson College (see Eligibility Criteria above),

    • Undergraduate institution, major, and G.P.A.,

    • Academic and extra-curricular involvement during undergraduate studies,

    • Current educational objectives,

    • Participation in community activities, and

    • How this scholarship will help you reach your academic and career goals and increase your impact on others.

  • Proof of enrollment in a master’s or higher-level program

Application deadline:

September 30, 2024; Late applications will not be considered.

Application may be completed and submitted at: alwaysajudson.org

Selection Criteria:

  • A scholarship committee, comprising members of the AAJ Board of Advisors and Directors

  • Selection will be based on:

    • Demonstrated commitment to the Judson College Legacy

    • Academic achievements

    • Clarity of educational and career goals

    • Commitment to improving society and service to others

Notification and Disbursement:

  • Recipients will be notified via a letter.

  • The scholarship amount will be a one-time award disbursed directly to the yearly winner for educational expenses, ranging from tuition, books, and room and board to relevant internet, software, child care, and transportation costs.

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