David Osula Named Beeson Exceptional Scholar at Samford

2011 May 26

David Osula has been named one of three Beeson Exceptional Scholars at Samford University for the 2011-12 academic year.

Osula of Jasper is the son of Claude and Kehinde Osula and is a recent graduate of Walker High School.

The Beeson Exceptional Scholarships are named for the largest donors in Samford history and are the premiere scholarships available to meritorious students from the state of Alabama. Recipients have demonstrated superior scholastic ability, leadership, energy and self-reliance in extracurricular activities, including church and community. The annually renewable scholarships cover tuition, fees, room, board, books and international study.

Samford University is consistently ranked in the top tier of its peer group by U.S. News & World Report. Founded in 1841, it is the largest private university in Alabama with more than 4,700 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled annually. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in eight schools: arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, law, nursing and pharmacy. Samford attracts students from around the world and has an extensive international studies program. Samford also is consistently recognized nationally as an exceptional value, with top academic programs and affordable tuition and fees. Samford competes in NCAA Division I athletics in the historic Southern Conference.