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Weil Scholars Program

Empowering the next generation to become leaders, thinkers and
community advocates.

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What We Do

Provide Opportunities, Develop Leaders.

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Our Existing Programs

Supporting brighter futures for tomorrow's dedicated leaders.

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In the News

University of Memphis faculty see great opportunity from historic scholarship

Deborah Tollefsen, the dean of U of M’s Graduate School: “Students who study with us are likely to stay in Memphis, and this has a direct impact on the local economy.”

Why Burton Weil decided to launch a merit-based scholars program at UofM

Burton Weil said that his final donation would make the Weil Scholars Program at least 10 times as large as it is now.

New scholarship program for top performing students with Burton Weil donation

In 1966, Burton Weil earned his MBA from the University of Memphis. Now, nearly six decades after graduating from the institution, he’s giving back to it in a major way.

Alumnus funds broad scholarship program at UofM | The Daily Memphian

In 1966, Memphian Burton Weil earneda graduate degree from what is now the University of Memphis and went on to a lifetime of business success.

UofM alum’s potentially historic donation funds new scholarship program | Memphis Buisness Journal

The University of Memphis is launching a merit-based scholarship program for top-performing students, funded by a significant donation from a successful alum.

Academic Excellence Among To Funding Goals of New Family Foundation at the Jewish Foundation of Memphis | The Hebrew Watchman

Memphis philanthropist Burton Weil in partnership with the Jewish Foundation of Memphis has established the Burton Weil Family Foundation.