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 in the Alabama Scholarship Award Manager (if applicable).
- Step Three: Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA, optional).
- 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:
- Application for admission
- Official college transcripts from all colleges attended
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)
- Most competitive scholarships awarded by the Alumni Association and other colleges and departments across campus
Please refer to the Scholarships and Financial Aid timeline for deadline information relevant to your intended entry term.
Automatic Scholarships
2025 In-State Transfer Automatic Merit Scholarships
| SCHOLARSHIP | GPA | VALUE PER SEMESTER | NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIP SEMESTERS | CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-Alabama Academic Team Scholarship– | 3.50+ | $650 | 4 | 45+ |
| Phi Theta Kappa Honors Scholarship* – | 3.50+ | $750 | 4 | 45+ |
| Community College Achievement Scholarship– | 3.50-3.74 | $2,000 | 4 | 45+ |
| Community College Distinguished Scholarship– | 3.75+ | $3,000 | 4 | 45+ |
-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 2025: October 1
- Summer/Fall 2025:
- Priority Deadline: March 3
- 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 2025:
- Students that submit an admission application and all supporting documents by October 1 can anticipate mid-December notifications.
- Summer/Fall 2025:
- Students that submit an admission application and all supporting documents by the March 3 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.
2025 In-State Transfer Competitive Admission Scholarship
| Scholarship | Value Per Semester | Number of Scholarship Semesters | Credit Hours Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competitive Transfer Scholarships | $1,500 up to tuition | 4 to 6 | 15+ |
Deadline
To ensure consideration, students should submit an application and all supporting documents according to the deadline for their entry term.
- Spring 2025: October 1
- Summer/Fall 2025:
- Priority Deadline: March 3
- 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 2025:
- Students that submit an admission application and all supporting documents by October 1 can anticipate mid-December notifications.
- Summer/Fall 2025:
- Students that submit an admission application and all supporting documents by the March 3 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.
Step 2: Complete Scholarships In Alabama Scholarship Award Manager (ASAM)
Scholarships in ASAM are additional competitive scholarships that involve a separate application or require additional information.
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 3 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, 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.