Sky Alland Scholarship

A highly competitive full scholarship established over 20 years ago to commemorate J. Schuyler ("Sky") Alland, a 1979 graduate of McIntire School of Commerce who was killed in 1992.

Award Amount: Value of full in-state tuition and fees plus $10,000 stipend for room, board, and educational costs

Geographic Scope: University of Virginia

Eligible Applicants:

• Rising fourth-year (senior) students at University of Virginia
• All majors and disciplines

Selection Criteria: Award honors students who demonstrate:

• Leadership: Active involvement in campus and community leadership
• Achievement: Academic and extracurricular excellence
• Enterprising spirit: Initiative, innovation, and drive
• Humility: Modest despite accomplishments
• Devotion to the University: Commitment to U.Va. community

Selection Process:

• Nomination-based (students nominated by community members)
• Review committee of 9 student leaders evaluates nominations
• More than 40 nominations reviewed annually
• Narrowed to 6 finalists
• Finalists attend dinner with University leadership and selection committee
• Finalists interviewed for final award determination

About Sky Alland:

• 1979 graduate of McIntire School of Commerce
• Developed successful company around customer satisfaction surveys for automobile dealerships
• Killed in 1992 during carjacking in Washington, D.C. area
• Scholarship established by friends and fellow alumni in his memory

Recognition: One of the highest awards a rising fourth-year student can earn at University of Virginia

Contact Information: Molly Bass, Director of Annual Giving at University of Virginia Alumni Association; Allen W. Groves, Associate Vice President and University Dean of Students

Application Process

1. Nomination: Students are nominated by faculty, staff, and peers who believe they embody the ideals of Sky Alland
2. Review: Committee of 9 student leaders reviews all nominations (typically 40+ per year)
3. Finalist Selection: 6 finalists selected to advance
4. Dinner Event: Finalists invited to dinner with University leadership and selection committee
5. Interview: Finalists interviewed the following day by selection committee
6. Award Announcement: Winner announced

Selection Criteria

Nominators should highlight candidate's:

• Leadership roles and impact
• Academic achievement
• Enterprising spirit and initiative
• Personal character and humility
• Contribution to U.Va. community