P.J. Briggs Scholarship | University Recreation

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The P.J. Briggs Memorial Scholarship was established to honor its namesake, a former UNC Charlotte student who was heavily involved in both his fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha and in University Recreation, before his death in an automobile accident in 1993. The Briggs family established the memorial scholarship, which helps support the role recreation plays in fostering healthy living and academic excellence among college students. Funding provides the opportunity for UREC to offer one $5,000 scholarship annually to honor an exceptional student involved in University Recreation programs and activities.

Eligibility
⇢ Undergraduate students who will be classified as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior for Fall of 2026
⇢ Minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA
⇢ Must be in, and remain in, good academic standing as defined by University and departmental policy
⇢ Must be active in University Recreation
⇢ Must hold a part-time job

Application
Applications are not yet open for 2026. Check back once the Student Application Portal reopens in mid-October!

Direct Donations
⇢ Access the Donor Relations donation page (giving.charlotte.edu)
⇢ Under the Area of interest boxes, use the search bar to find PJ Briggs Endowment Fund
⇢ Check the box next to the fund and click on the credit card box to continue through the donation process