Muhammad Ali Scholars Program

The Muhammad Ali Scholars Program, offered to full-time undergraduate UofL students, is a unique two-year experience combining leadership development, community engagement and service. 

Inspired by Muhammad Ali’s courage, resilience and commitment to humility and service, the program develops student-scholar-activists who complete the program prepared to design, develop and implement community engagement projects that impact the community. 

Student participants will receive a $500 stipend each semester, for a total program stipend of $2,000. Ali Scholars will be required to maintain a GPA of 2.75 to continue in the program. Some students may be subject to the University's Overaward and Stacking Policies

In these cases the student may choose to participate in the Muhammad Ali Scholars Program without receiving a scholarship. 

Mission Statement 

The Muhammad Ali Scholars Program (MASP) cultivates socially conscious student leaders dedicated to service, community engagement and civic responsibility. Grounded in Muhammad Ali’s Six Core Principles – Confidence, Conviction, Dedication, Giving, Respect and Spirituality – the program empowers students to champion meaningful change on campus, in their communities and around the world. 

Vision Statement 

Our vision is to create a community of scholars who embody Muhammad Ali's legacy, becoming transformative leaders who positively impact their communities and the world. We envision a future where our scholars lead with confidence, uphold their convictions, demonstrate unwavering dedication, practice generosity, honor the dignity of all people and find strength and guidance through spirituality.  

Goals  

MASP seeks to honor Muhammad Ali’s legacy by instilling the principles of Confidence, Conviction, Dedication, Giving, Respect and Spirituality to guide scholars as lifelong changemakers. 

Community Engagement: Building meaningful connections with local organizations and individuals to collaboratively address community-identified needs. 

Civic Involvement: Actively participating in public life through informed actions that contribute to the well-being and improvement of society.