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 1 - $5,000 scholarship annually to honor an exceptional student involved in University Recreation programs and activities.
- Undergraduate students who will be classified as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior for Fall of 2025
- 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
- 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
Applications are NOW OPEN. Click here to apply for the 2025-2026 PJ Briggs Scholarship Application.
The 2024 P.J. Briggs Scholarship recipient was Gabbie Dehart.
Gabbie works in the department as a student employee for open recreation and aquatics. She is also an officer for her Sport Club!
The 2023 P.J. Briggs Scholarship recipient was Kasey Green.
Kasey works in the department as a student employee for open recreation.
The 2022 P.J. Briggs Scholarship recipient was Elizabeth Buie.
Lizzy worked in the department as a group fitness instructor.
The 2021 P.J. Briggs Scholarship recipient was Alexa Schoubert.
The 2020 P.J. Briggs Scholarship recipient was Leland Nelson.
The 2019 P.J. Briggs Scholarship recipient was Helen Seacry.
The 2018 P.J. Briggs Scholarship recipient was Rheena Coughenour.
The 2017 P.J. Briggs Scholarship recipient was Kamina Ham.
The 2016 P.J. Briggs Scholarship recipient was Elana Kuvana.
The 2015 P.J. Briggs Scholarship recipient was Dean Schellenbarger (Allen).
The 2014 P.J. Briggs Scholarship recipient was Virtuous Harris.
The 2013 P.J. Briggs Scholarship recipient was Courtney Kienitz.
The 2012 P.J. Briggs Scholarship recipient was Jessica James.
The 2011 P.J. Briggs Scholarship recipient was Courtney Heikkila.
The 2010 P.J. Briggs Scholarship recipient was Leah Cameron.
The 2009 P.J. Briggs Scholarship recipient was Peachy Romero.
The 2008 P.J. Briggs Scholarship recipient was Alisha Younts.
The 2007 P.J. Briggs Scholarship recipient was Jessica Taylor (Jessica Taylor Townsend).
The 2006 P.J. Briggs Scholarship recipient was Julie Patrick.
The 2005 P.J. Briggs Scholarship recipient was Jenny McCarthy.
The 2004 P.J. Briggs Scholarship recipient was Todd Drye.
The 2003 P.J. Briggs Scholarship recipient was Antonio Veal.