The University of Alabama offers scholarships for National Merit Finalists and Semifinalists. Review more information below according to your designation.
National Merit Finalist Package
Award
- Value of tuition for up to five years or 10 semesters for degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate or law studies
- Four years of on-campus housing at regular room rate* (based on assignment by Housing and Residential Communities)
- $4,000/year undergraduate supplemental scholarship for four years**
- $2,000 one-time allowance for research or international study (after completing one year of undergraduate study at UA)
*Regular room rate is defined as the largest room option in a particular dorm. Example: Riverside, Lakeside and Ridgecrest have four-person suites. The cost associated with the four-person suite would be the value of the housing scholarship in this circumstance. If you live in an alternative dorm where double room occupancy is the largest available option, then the cost associated with the double room would be the value of the housing scholarship.
**A portion of the supplemental scholarship paid by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation will be applied to the student account within the first six weeks of each semester.
Eligibility
- Recognized as a National Merit Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
- The National Merit Scholarship Corporation is a third-party organization. Visit the National Merit Scholarship Corporation website for full eligibility requirements.
- Submit an application and all supporting documents by the December 4 priority deadline*
- 3.5 or higher GPA after completion of junior year
- List The University of Alabama as college of choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation before May 1, 2027
*Students who submit after December 4 but by May 1 will receive consideration for admission on a space-available basis.
National Merit Semifinalist Scholarship
Admitted National Merit Semifinalists with at least a 3.5 GPA after completion of junior year are automatically eligible for the Presidential Scholarship. Presidential Scholarship values can be found on the In-State or Out-of-State and International Freshman Scholarship pages.
Become a Legend at UA
Explore elite programs for undergraduate research, honors programs and more.
- Undergraduate Research (Barefield)
- Blount Scholars Program
- Honors College
- Research Experience (Engineering)
- McCollough Institute for Pre-Medical Scholars
For deadlines and notifications, visit the Scholarship and Financial Aid Timeline.
For information on how to apply, visit How to Apply for Scholarships.