Competitive Admissions Scholarships | Automatic Merit Scholarships | Additional Scholarship Opportunities
The University of Alabama offers some of the most generous scholarship opportunities in the state for qualifying Alabama students. Complete the steps below to maximize your scholarship and aid opportunities.
STEP 1: APPLY FOR ADMISSIONS & SCHOLARSHIPS
As a first-time freshman applicant, you must submit the following to be considered for admission:
- Application for admission
- 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 2025 Semester. For more information, see UA’s Freshman Requirements page.
STEP 2: MAXIMIZE YOUR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
To maximize scholarship opportunities, students who wish to enroll in the summer and fall semester should submit an application and all supporting documents by the priority deadline on January 10, or spring semester should submit an application and all supporting documents by the priority deadline on November 1.
If you are enrolling in the summer or fall semester as a main campus student and meet the January 10 priority deadline, you will be considered for competitive scholarships offered by the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships office, the National Alumni Association, academic colleges and all departments across campus. All summer and fall semester admits who meet the January 10 deadline will be emailed instructions to apply for additional scholarships through the Alabama Scholarship Award Manager (ASAM).
If you are enrolling in the spring semester as a main campus student and meet the November 1 priority deadline, you will be considered for competitive scholarships offered by the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships office.
If you are awarded a UA Competitive Admissions Scholarship but also meet the criteria for one or more Automatic Merit Scholarships, you will receive the highest of the scholarship offers.
Please visit the Scholarships FAQ page for additional details about UA’s competitive and automatic scholarships.
2025 In-State UA Competitive Admissions Scholarship
All students who have submitted an application and all supporting documents by the listed deadline are evaluated holistically, based upon academic and non-academic information provided on their admission application. Academic components considered include high school GPA and academic honors. Non-academic items include leadership experience, volunteer experience, extracurricular activities, employment and non-academic honors.
This scholarship has a value of $3,000 up to tuition.
Deadlines
- Spring 2025: Students should submit an application and all supporting documents by November 1
- Summer/Fall 2025: Students should submit an application and all supporting documents by January 10
Notifications*
- Early Round: mid-December for students who are admitted by October 31
- Final Round: early March for students who applied and submitted all supporting documents by January 10
*The listed notifications are for Summer and Fall Semester 2025 admits only. Because several factors go into a student’s competitive award, it will not be uncommon for students admitted by an earlier date to receive a later notification. If you do not receive notification for an early round, your scholarship application will roll to the third round for further review. All Spring Semester 2025 notifications will be released in mid-December.
2025 In-State Freshman Automatic Merit Scholarships
| Scholarship | Test Score* | GPA | Yearly Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| UA Recognition | 25 ACT or 1200-1220 SAT | 3.00-3.49 | $4,000 |
| UA Recognition | 24 ACT or 1160-1190 SAT | 3.50+ | $4,000 |
| Crimson Achievement | 26 ACT or 1230-1250 SAT | 3.00-3.49 | $5,000 |
| Crimson Achievement | 25 ACT or 1200-1220 SAT | 3.50+ | $5,000 |
| UA Legends | 27 ACT or 1260-1290 SAT | 3.00-3.49 | $6,000 |
| UA Legends | 26 ACT or 1230-1250 SAT | 3.50+ | $6,000 |
| Capstone | 28 ACT or 1300-1320 SAT | 3.00-3.49 | $7,000 |
| Capstone | 27 ACT or 1260-1290 SAT | 3.50+ | $7,000 |
| Collegiate | 29 ACT or 1330-1350 SAT | 3.00-3.49 | $8,000 |
| Collegiate | 28 ACT or 1300-1320 SAT | 3.50+ | $8,000 |
| Foundation in Excellence | 30-36 ACT or 1360-1600 SAT | 3.00-3.49 | $9,000 |
| Foundation in Excellence | 29 ACT or 1330-1350 SAT | 3.50+ | $9,000 |
| Presidential | 30-36 ACT or 1360-1600 SAT | 3.50+ | Tuition |
PRESIDENTIAL ELITE
A student with a 4.0+ GPA and 36 ACT OR 1600 SAT will be selected as a Presidential Elite Scholar and will receive:
- Value of tuition for up to four years or eight semesters for degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate or law studies
- First year of on-campus housing at regular room rate (based on assignment by Housing and Residential Communities)
- $1,500 per year supplemental scholarship for four years
- $2,000 one-time allowance for use in research or international study (after completing one year of study at UA)
Deadlines
- Spring 2025: UA will accept test scores through December 16 of a student’s senior year and transcripts through May of a student’s junior year. Admitted students who meet the December 16 application date will be considered for automatic merit scholarships.
- Summer/Fall 2025: UA will accept test scores through December of a student’s senior year. Admitted students who meet the May 1 application date will be considered for automatic merit scholarships.
Notifications
Qualifying admitted students will automatically receive one of these scholarships. Notifications are sent approximately two weeks following admission.
STEP 3: COMPLETE YOUR FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA, OPTIONAL)
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.