Crimson Scholars is an invitation only program designed for incoming students to connect with peers and upperclassmen peer mentors with similar academic/career interests and jumpstart their success at UA. Each Learning Community (LC) will be a group of 10-12 students that meet weekly for the first eight weeks of each semester. Crimson Scholars are also invited to monthly events, weekly study halls with tutoring, and service events throughout the academic year. The total time commitment for the program will be about four hours per month.
*All first year Crimson Scholars who meet participation expectations each semester are eligible for a $3000 scholarship – $1,500 awarded in spring 2024 and $1,500 in fall 2024.
For more information, email Carrie Harris at cawest1@ua.edu or call 205-348-2717.