If your inquiry is not resolved from the list of questions and answers below, please feel free to e-mail your specific question to scholarships@ua.edu, and we will be happy to provide you feedback.
How can I be considered for scholarships?
As an entering freshman (applying for the Fall semester following your senior year of high school), you will need to send a completed application for admission, official high school transcript (grades 9-11), official ACT or SAT scores, application fee, and the completed scholarship section of the application for admission by December 1 of your senior year in high school.
As an incoming transfer undergraduate student (applying for the Fall semester), you will need to send a completed application for admission, official college transcript(s) from any college(s) attended, application fee, and the completed scholarship section of the application for admission by March 1.
Can I use my scholarship for undergraduate and/or graduate coursework?
All scholarships awarded by the Office of Undergraduate Scholarships, unless otherwise noted, are for undergraduate coursework only.
No. Students only need to have the completed application for admission, application fee, official high school transcript (grades 9-11), and official ACT or SAT scores submitted by December 1st. A submitted scholarship application before December 1st is still encouraged, as it allows a student to be considered for additional scholarships through academic departments and the National Alumni Association.
Meeting the priority deadline requires submitting a completed admissions application and scholarship application, application fee, official high school transcript, and official test scores (either ACT or SAT).
Yes, you will still need to pay the Freshmen Enrollment Deposit. The complete deposit will be applied back to your student account in the fall.
No. In the scenario described above, the Presidential Scholar Scholarship would replace the Capstone Scholar Scholarship.
Only entering freshman applying during their senior year of high school (who meet the December 1 priority deadline and submit the required documents) are eligible for these scholarships. Once you become an enrolled student, you cannot apply or be reconsidered for these scholarships.
It is the policy of Undergraduate Admissions and Scholarships to adhere to the 8 semesters originally offered to you.
A Presidential Scholarship will cover the value of tuition associated with the number of hours registered by a student.
No. Grade point averages for 9th through 11th grade are the only years reviewed for these scholarships.
Can you "stack" scholarship dollars?
Whether or not scholarships are "stackable" is typically determined by the value of the scholarships. A good rule of thumb to remember is that a student would not be awarded two or more scholarships that are both valued at the rate of tuition or greater.
A student can only receive one of the scholarships listed in this section. The scholarship a student receives as a first-time freshman is based on meeting the December 1st scholarship priority deadline and having the required test score and GPA.
How does the Academic Common Market program affect other scholarship offers from UA?
A student who receives a scholarship that pays full tuition or the out-of-state portion of tuition is not eligible for an Academic Common Market scholarship. See acm.ua.edu for more information.
For Entering Freshmen: There is only one application to complete and submit for entering freshmen to be considered for academic and leadership scholarships at UA*. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the National Alumni Association, and The University of Alabama's undergraduate colleges and schools use the application for admission and scholarships to select scholarship recipients. Student Financial Aid uses this information for non-need-based scholarships as well.
For Transfer Students: There is only one application to complete and submit for transfer students to be considered for academic and leadership scholarships at UA, the application for admission and scholarships. Please keep in mind that not every college on campus has scholarships earmarked for transfer students.
*Entering freshman students who apply will be considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible except for those scholarships offered by Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, and the College of Continuing Studies.
When are the last ACT/SAT test dates that you accept?
The national October ACT and the national November SAT are the last college entrance examination results accepted for students who want scholarship consideration.
Do you accept both ACT and SAT scores?
Yes, we accept either test. We evaluate your application based on the highest composite test score from any one test date taken at the national level. We equate the SAT (critical reading and mathematics components only) to an ACT score in order to determine the highest score to use for your scholarship application.
Please note that the national October ACT and national November SAT results are the last college entrance examination results accepted for students who wish to be considered for academic scholarships.
What components of the SAT scores do you review for scholarships?
SAT scores are calculated using critical reading and math scores only.
What components of the ACT test do you review for scholarships?
The highest ACT composite score from one test date, excluding the writing portion, is reviewed for initial eligibility.
Do you "super-score" tests for scholarship consideration?
No, we do not "super-score." We evaluate your application based on the highest composite test score from any one test date taken at the national level. We do not penalize based on a student taking multiple tests.
If both are listed on the official high school transcript, the highest one will be reviewed.
Generally for scholarship consideration, an entering freshman with an ACT of 24 or SAT of 1090 (critical reading and math) and a cumulative 3.0 GPA will be reviewed.
Several pages of the scholarship application include information that would typically be included on a résumé. Personal résumés are not accepted.
Are scholarships for international students handled in a separate department?
The admissions counselor for international students assists students in their search for scholarship opportunities in coordination with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Does the University have performance-based scholarships?
If you have a special talent or ability — such as music, debate, art, or athletics — that you might like to develop at The University of Alabama, financial assistance may be available to you through that specific department. To find out more about performance-based scholarships, please contact the appropriate department; or for guidance, call Undergraduate Admissions at 1-800-933-2262 (BAMA) or (205) 348-5666 for more information.
As a current student on scholarship, can I defer my scholarship for a semester?
Depending on the type of scholarship you are on, a committee will review your request for deferral of the scholarship for a semester. You can select to defer your scholarship through MyBama (Academics Tab -> Scholarship Pane –> Scholarship Deferral Request Form). You will need to contact the department that awarded the scholarship for further details.
No. The scholarship a student is awarded as an entering freshman is based on the student attending UA upon graduating from high school. If you decline an offer and attend another college/university, you are unable to receive that scholarship if you attend UA at a later date.
The University of Alabama does not offer a scholarship that is comparable to the Hope or Bright Futures scholarships. You can find a list of our undergraduate scholarship offers here.
All students who meet the criteria will receive an automatic scholarship offer if the student has been admitted by the December 1st deadline.
No. When accepting your scholarship offer, it is accepted for the amount of time you have been awarded the scholarship. If your scholarship is renewable, it will be automatically renewed if you meet the required GPA
Will I be able to use the PACT if I receive other scholarship offers?
Yes. Any scholarship offers you receive will be stacked on top of the value of your PACT. The value will be placed on your bill and can be used for other expenses such as a meal plan, housing, etc.
When will we receive notification of our scholarship offers?
Students who will be receiving scholarship offers will be notified by letter in mid-March.
Do I have to be admitted in order to complete the scholarship application?
No. You do not have to be admitted. However, you do need to have already completed and submitted the general admissions application.
What is the best way to submit required essays and other supporting documentation?
There are multiple ways to get this information to us. We accept documents that are e-mailed to scholarships@ua.edu. Students are also welcome to mail any documentation. We just ask that all documents be labeled with the student's name, CWID, and the name of the scholarships he or she is applying for.
What is the physical mailing address for the scholarship office?
Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Scholarships
801 Campus Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
Attention: Scholarships Department
As long as you do not receive any academic credit from another institution and meet the December 1 admission deadline for the year you are applying you will be considered. You must notify the Scholarships department in writing of your year off from school. As with any entering freshman, your GPA through your junior year in high school and your test scores from your senior year in high school will be considered. Don’t forget that the October ACT and November SAT during your senior year will be the last test scores considered for scholarships.