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In-State Transfer Scholarships

Competitive Admissions Scholarships  |  Automatic Merit Scholarships  |  Additional Scholarship Opportunities 

The University of Alabama offers very generous scholarship opportunities for qualifying Alabama transfer students. To maximize your scholarship opportunities, you should complete the following steps: 

  • Step One: Apply for admission and scholarships.  
  • Step Two: Complete additional scholarship applications if applicable in the Alabama Scholarship Award Manager (ASAM). 
  • Step Three: Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 
  • Step Four: Explore additional scholarship opportunities. 

Learn more about how to complete these steps and the scholarship opportunities they provide below. 

STEP 1:  APPLY FOR ADMISSION & SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships Included in Your UA Undergraduate App 

Your admission application includes your scholarship application for many scholarship opportunities. As an in-state transfer applicant, you must submit the following to be considered for admission: 

The following scholarships are included in your admission application: 

  • All automatic merit scholarships 
  • Most competitive scholarships awarded by Student Financial Aid and Scholarships (including the Roll Tide Transfer Scholarship and Community College Presidential Scholarship)

Please refer to the Scholarships and Financial Aid timeline for deadline information relevant to your intended entry term. 

Automatic Scholarships 

2026 In-State Transfer Automatic Merit Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPGPAVALUE PER SEMESTERNUMBER OF
SCHOLARSHIP
SEMESTERS		CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED
All-Alabama Academic
Team Scholarship–		3.50+$650445+
Phi Theta Kappa
Honors Scholarship* –		3.50+$750445+
Community College
Achievement Scholarship–		3.50-3.74$2,000445+
Community College
Distinguished Scholarship–		3.75+$3,000445+
*Must be a member of PTK Honor Society and submit PTK certificate through ASAM to be eligible
-Eligible only to students who have attended two-year institutions after graduating from high school
Deadline

To ensure consideration, students should submit an application and all supporting documents according to the deadline for their entry term.

  • Spring 2026: October 1
  • Summer/Fall 2026: 
    • Deadline: May 1
Notifications

Admitted students will receive notifications via their Crimson email according to the timelines relevant to their intended entry term as indicated below.

  • Spring 2026:
    • Students that submit an admission application and all supporting documents by October 1 can anticipate mid-December notifications.
  • Summer/Fall 2026: 
    • Students that submit an admission application and all supporting documents by the March 2 Priority Deadline can anticipate early April notifications.
    • Students that submit an admission application and all supporting documents by May 1 can anticipate mid-May notifications.

2026 In-State Transfer Competitive Admission Scholarship

ScholarshipValue Per SemesterNumber of Scholarship SemestersCredit Hours Required
Competitive Transfer Scholarships$3,000 up to tuition4 to 615+
Deadline

To ensure consideration, students should submit an application and all supporting documents according to the deadline for their entry term. 

  • Spring 2026: October 1
  • Summer/Fall 2026: Deadline: March 2
Notifications

Admitted students will receive notifications via their Crimson email according to the timelines relevant to their intended entry term as indicated below.

  • Spring 2026: Students that submit an admission application and all supporting documents by October 1 can anticipate mid-December notifications.
  • Summer/Fall 2026: Students that submit an admission application and all supporting documents by the March 2 Deadline can anticipate early April notifications.

Step 2: Complete Scholarships In Alabama Scholarship Award Manager (ASAM)

Students may apply for additional competitive scholarships not included in the admission application through ASAM. These scholarships involves a separate application or require additional information and are awarded by the Alumni Association, the academic colleges, and departments across campus.

Students will gain access to ASAM via myBama once they are admitted. Only scholarships for which a student may be eligible will appear in ASAM. To apply for these potential scholarship opportunities, a student must be admitted by the competitive scholarship deadline for their applicable semester (listed below) and have completed the scholarship applications in ASAM by that deadline. Students should complete their admission application in a timely manner to ensure time to complete opportunities that may be available in ASAM.

March 2 is the deadline to complete scholarship applications in ASAM and to submit any additional requested materials for summer and fall admits. 

October 1 is the deadline to complete scholarship applications in ASAM and submit any additional requested materials for spring admits.

Members of Phi Theta Kappa should submit their certificate in ASAM by May 1 for summer and fall admits and October 1 for spring admits.

Please visit the Scholarships FAQ page for additional details about UA’s competitive and automatic scholarships.

STEP 3: COMPLETE YOUR FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

The Student Financial Aid staff is dedicated to making the federal aid process as straightforward as possible. Financial assistance available through this office includes federal aid – grants, loans, work study and information about student employment. Please visit The University of Alabama Student Financial Aid website for more information.

STEP 4: ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES