University of Alabama In-State Merit Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by University of Alabama

First time freshmen who meet the December 15 scholarship deadline, have a qualifying score on the ACT or SAT and have at least a 3.5 cumulative high school GPA through the junior year will be eligible for the following merit-based scholarships:

1) UA Recognition

A student with a 21-24 ACT or 1060-1190 SAT score and minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA will be selected as a UA Recognition Scholar and will receive $8,000 over four years ($2,000 per year).

2) Crimson Achievement Scholar

A student with a 25 ACT or 1200-1220 SAT score and minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA will be selected as a Crimson Achievement Scholar and will receive $12,000 over four years ($3,000 per year).

3) UA Legends

A student with a 26 ACT or 1230-1250 SAT score and minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA will be selected as a UA Legends Scholar and will receive $16,000 over four years ($4,000 per year).

4) Capstone

A student with a 27 ACT or 1260-1290 SAT score and minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA will be selected as a Capstone Scholar and will receive $20,000 over four years ($5,000 per year).

5) Collegiate

A student with a 28 ACT or 1300-1320 SAT score and a minimum GPA of 3.5 a student will be named a Collegiate Scholar and will receive $24,000 over four years ($6,000 per year).

6) Foundation in Excellence

A student with a 29 ACT or 1330-1350 SAT score and minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA will be selected as a Foundation in Excellence Scholar and will receive $32,000 over four years ($8,000 per year).

7) Presidential

A student with a 30-36 ACT or 1360-1600 SAT score and at least a 3.5 GPA will be selected as a Presidential Scholar and will receive the value of tuition, or $43,120 over four years ($10,780 per year). Students graduating with remaining tuition scholarship semester(s) may use these monies toward graduate school and/or law school study at UA.

8) Presidential Elite Scholar

A student with a 4.0 GPA and a 36 ACT or 1600 SAT will be selected as a Presidential Elite Scholar and will receive:

A) Value of tuition for up to four years for degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate or law studies

B) One year of on-campus housing at regular room rate

C) $1,000 per year stipend for four years

D) $2,000 one-time allowance for use in summer research or international study (after completing one year of study at UA)

E) $2,000 book scholarship ($500 per year for four years)