Crimson Scholars is an invitation only program designed for first-year students to make the most of their first year of college and be successful at UA! In the program, students will connect with peers based on similar majors through small groups, build relationships with passionate mentors and meet our dedicated staff invested in student success.
Each Crimson Scholars small group meets weekly for the first eight weeks of each semester. Meeting topics include time management, resiliency, communication, leadership, and much more! Crimson Scholars are also encouraged to attend monthly events, weekly study halls with exclusive tutoring access and service events. The total time commitment for the program is approximately five hours per month.
Why Join?
đź”— Build Connections
Connect with peers in your major, build relationships with passionate mentors and meet our dedicated staff invested in YOUR success.
🔎 Find Resources
Learn about campus resources and essential skills to support your transition to college!
🚀 Launch Your Success
This is a unique program designed to help you launch your success at UA by providing you with connections, support and resources unlike any other program.
🤑 Qualify for Scholarships
All Crimson Scholars who meet participation expectations each semester are eligible for a $3,000 total scholarship – $1,500 awarded prior to spring 2025 and $1,500 awarded prior to fall 2025. The scholarship offer is based on current federal award packages and is subject to change based on a student’s individual financial aid award package.
Expectations for Scholarship Eligibility:
- Attend all 8 weekly meetings each semester.
- Meet one-on-one with a peer mentor two times per semester.
- Meet with a dedicated staff member once per semester.
For more information, email Carrie Harris.
Participant Experiences
We asked our 2024 rising seniors how Crimson Scholars has impacted their college experience so far and why an incoming student should join.
“Crimson Scholars has been a huge part of my college experience. I’ve learned so much and made life-long friends that I would have never met if it hadn’t been for Crimson Scholars. I truly don’t know what my college experience would look like if I hadn’t been a part of Crimson Scholars.”
ANNSLEY GIBSON
Huntsville, AL | Chemistry
“Crimson Scholars has been a huge part of my college experience. I’ve learned so much and made life-long friends that I would have never met if it hadn’t been for Crimson Scholars. I truly don’t know what my college experience would look like if I hadn’t been a part of Crimson Scholars.”
DARRIANA THOMPSON
Headland, AL | Engineering
“Crimson Scholars has been a great way to connect with different people outside of my major and has given me an opportunity to explore the many resources college has to offer students. The program has been such a fun highlight within my college experience and that it would help me find a great community of people on campus!”
KENADY MANIGO
Montgomery, AL | Communicative Disorders
“One of the biggest ways that Crimson Scholars has impacted my college career was by allowing me to discover a sense of self and find my place at The University of Alabama. Without Crimson Scholars, I don’t think I would have found the confidence to do what I do now.”
ALANA WILLIAMS
Hoover, AL | Interior Design
