of Alabama

for Early Action students interested in receiving scholarship consideration.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

Address: Undergraduate Scholarships 203 Student Service Center Box 870109 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0109 Phone: 800-933-BAMA Email: scholarships@ua.edu Website: http://scholarships.ua.edu

Fall Semester 2022 Enrollment Deadlines

December 1 – Fall 2022 Priority Deadline for Financial Aid January 15 – Freshman Fall 2022 admission deadline for competitive May 1 – Freshman fall 2022 admission deadline for automatic merit and Alabama Advantage scholarships. Entering freshmen must submit the following in order to be admitted: • Application for admissions. • Official high school transcript. • Optional submission of official ACT or SAT test score. The University of Alabama will not require standardized ACT or SAT scores from students applying through the Fall 2022 Semester. To select scholarship recipients, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the National Alumni Association, and The University of Alabama’s undergraduate colleges and schools use the scholarship application on myBama.ua.edu for freshman, transfer students, and a separate application for currently enrolled students. Academic scholarships are merit-based, requiring that students earn certain grade point averages and/or scores on the PSAT, SAT, or ACT to qualify. Students who apply for scholarships will be considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible, with the exception of those offered by Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, and the College of Continuing Studies. Please note, if a student should meet the criteria for more than one merit scholarship, they will only be awarded the higher scholarship.

In-State Merit Scholarships

First time freshman admitted by the May 1, have a qualifying score on the ACT or SAT in February and at least a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA through December of the senior year will be eligible for the following merit-based scholarships: • Presidential: — 30-36 ACT or 1360-1600 SAT a 3.5 GPA and higher. Full tuition for four years.

Disclaimer: Scholarships types and award amounts are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Institution awarding the scholarship. Please confirm the details of the scholarship prior to applying.

• Foundation in Excellence: — 29 ACT or 1330-1350 SAT score and minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. $8,000 a year for four years. — 30-36 ACT or 1360-1600 SAT score and minimum 3.0-3.49 cumulative GPA. $8,000 a year for four years. • Collegiate: — 28 ACT or 1300-1320 SAT score and a minimum GPA of 3.5. $7,000 a year for four years. — 29 ACT or 1330-1350 SAT score and a minimum GPA of 3.0. $7,000 a year for four years. • Capstone: — 27 ACT or 1260-1290 SAT score and minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. $6,000 a year for four years. — 28 ACT or 1300-1320 SAT score and minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. $6,000 a year for four years. • UA Legends: — 26 ACT or 1230-1250 SAT score and minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. $5,000 a year for four years. — 27 ACT 1260 - 1290 SAT score and minimum 3.0 GPA $5,000 a year for four years. • Crimson Achievement Scholar: — 25 ACT or 1200-1220 SAT score and minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. $4,000 a year for four years. — 26 ACT or 1230-1250 SAT score and minimum 3.00-3.49 cumulative GPA. $4,000 a year for four years. • UA Recognition: — 21-24 ACT or 1060-1190 SAT score and minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. $3,000 a year for four years. — 25 ACT or SAT score 1200-1220 and minimum 3.0-3.49 cumulative GPA. $3,000 a year for four years. Alabama Advantage Scholarship: Needs-based scholarship to remove financial barriers that keep Alabama residents from carving their own path at UA. • Be an Alabama resident. • Be an accepted freshman by January 15. • Completed the FAFSA — opens October 1 (Submitting your FAFSA before March ensures priority consideration for all types of aid.) • Be eligible for the full Pell Grant. • Submit all financial aid package requirement and receive financial aid award before May 1. • Enroll full time with at least 12 credit hours per semester and maintain a 2.0 grade point average. 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: • Value of tuition for up to four years (8 semesters) for degree-seeking undergraduate, graduate, or law studies. • First year of on-campus housing at regular room rate. • $1,000 per year stipend for four years. • $2,000 one-time allowance for use in summer research or international study (after completing one year of study at UA).

Disclaimer: Scholarships types and award amounts are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Institution awarding the scholarship. Please confirm the details of the scholarship prior to applying.

• $2,000 Book Scholarship ($500 per year for four years). National Merit Semifinalist: As a National Merit Semifinalist, once you are admitted to UA with a 3.5 cumulative GPA, you will be offered a Presidential Scholarship. You must be admitted by May 1 of your senior year in high school to receive this award. National Merit Finalist: Students must provide a copy of their National Merit Finalist letter via email to scholarships@ua.edu and list the University of Alabama as their college of choice with the National Merit Corporation by May 1. • Value of tuition for up to five years or 10 semesters for degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate or law studies. • Four year of on-campus housing at regular room rate (based on assignment by Housing and Residential Communities). • $3,500 per year Merit Scholarship stipend for four years. • $2,000 one-time allowance for use in summer research or international study (after completing one year of study at UA. • $2,000 book scholarship ($500 per year for four years). Academic Elite Scholarships: To be considered for an Academic Elite Scholarship, a student must be accepted as a member of the University Fellows Experience. Complete information on the UFE can be found on the University Fellows website at honors.ua.edu. Seven Academic Elite Scholarship recipients will receive: • Tuition. • One year of on-campus housing at regular room rate. • $8,500 stipend per year. • $2,000 book scholarship ($500 per year for four years). The top Academic Elite Scholarship recipients will receive: • Tuition. • One year of on-campus housing at regular room rate. • $8,500 stipend for the first year. • $18,500 stipend for years 2-4. • $5,000 study abroad stipend (to be used after at least one academic year is completed). • $2,000 book scholarship ($500 per year for four years).

Diversity Merit Scholarship:

• Take the PSAT/NMSQT by October of junior year. • Achieve the minimum requested PSAT/NMSQT scores (qualifying level may vary by state each year). • Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher by the middle of their junior year. • Identify as African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Indigenous, and/ or attend school in a rural area or small town. • Presidential Scholarship for four years (8 semesters). • $1,000 per year stipend for four years (8 semesters).

Disclaimer: Scholarships types and award amounts are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Institution awarding the scholarship. Please confirm the details of the scholarship prior to applying.