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πŸ’° Alabama A & M University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
22
Automatic
12
In-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$8,610/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,500 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA / 17 ACT

Alabama A & M University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$8,610/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA / 17 ACT. Against tuition of $17,220, students receiving the largest award pay about $8,610 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Alabama A & M University

Tuition & fees
$17,220
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Largest annual award
$8,610
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Students receiving it pay about
$8,610/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $11,402), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Alabama A & M University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Alabama A & M University β€” no separate application

12 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Academic Recognition - In-State
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Total annual value of $4,000 for an In-State resident and $5,000 for an Out-of-State resident.
Eligibility: * Applicant must have minimum high school GPA of 3.00 at time of acceptance * Applicant must NOT have qualifying SAT or ACT test score.
πŸ“‹ Applicant must NOT have qualifying SAT or ACT test score. Source β†—
Academic Recognition - Out-of-State
Award
$5,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Total annual value of $4,000 for an In-State resident and $5,000 for an Out-Of-State resident.
Eligibility: * Applicant must have minimum high school GPA of 3.00 at time of acceptance * Applicant must NOT have qualifying SAT or ACT test score.
πŸ“‹ Applicant must NOT have qualifying SAT or ACT test score. Source β†—
GIA - $1,000 level (in-state)
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 2.5+ β€’ ACT 17+
The actual grant will be merit based and limited in number. Grants will range in value from $1000 to $3000 per year. The total value of the Grant-In-Aid Packages however will depend on the additional financial aid for which a student qualifies. GIA packages will be designed to cover up to the direct cost of attendance for expenses such as tuition, room, board, books (up to $500 maximum) and mandatory fees. **No refunds will be generated as a result of GIA awards**.
Eligibility: The GPA and ACT/SAT requirements vary for each level of the grant.$1,000 - GPA 2.50 - 2.99 (Must be an Alabama resident to receive this level) ACT 17 and above $3,000 - GPA 3.00 - 3.24 ACT 17 and above $4,500 - GPA 3.25+ ACT 17 and above Students receiving a GIA must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours.
How to apply: ["No separate application", "Be accepted to the university", "Complete FAFSA and supporting documentation by the extended March 15 priority date"]
πŸ“‹ A Grant cannot exceed 8 semesters. Book allowance covers up to $500 ($250 per semester). Source β†—
GIA - $3,000 level
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 17+
The actual grant will be merit based and limited in number. Grants will range in value from $1000 to $3000 per year. The total value of the Grant-In-Aid Packages however will depend on the additional financial aid for which a student qualifies. GIA packages will be designed to cover up to the direct cost of attendance for expenses such as tuition, room, board, books (up to $500 maximum) and mandatory fees. **No refunds will be generated as a result of GIA awards**.
Eligibility: The GPA and ACT/SAT requirements vary for each level of the grant.$1,000 - GPA 2.50 - 2.99 (Must be an Alabama resident to receive this level) ACT 17 and above $3,000 - GPA 3.00 - 3.24 ACT 17 and above $4,500 - GPA 3.25+ ACT 17 and above Students receiving a GIA must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours.
How to apply: ["No separate application", "Be accepted to the university", "Complete FAFSA and supporting documentation by the extended March 15 priority date"]
πŸ“‹ A Grant cannot exceed 8 semesters. Book allowance covers up to $500 ($250 per semester). Source β†—
GIA - $4,500 level
Award
$4,500/yr in-state
$4,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+ β€’ ACT 17+
The actual grant will be merit based and limited in number. Grants will range in value from $1000 to $3000 per year. The total value of the Grant-In-Aid Packages however will depend on the additional financial aid for which a student qualifies. GIA packages will be designed to cover up to the direct cost of attendance for expenses such as tuition, room, board, books (up to $500 maximum) and mandatory fees. **No refunds will be generated as a result of GIA awards**.
Eligibility: The GPA and ACT/SAT requirements vary for each level of the grant.$1,000 - GPA 2.50 - 2.99 (Must be an Alabama resident to receive this level) ACT 17 and above $3,000 - GPA 3.00 - 3.24 ACT 17 and above $4,500 - GPA 3.25+ ACT 17 and above Students receiving a GIA must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours.
How to apply: ["No separate application", "Be accepted to the university", "Complete FAFSA and supporting documentation by the extended March 15 priority date"]
πŸ“‹ A Grant cannot exceed 8 semesters. Book allowance covers up to $500 ($250 per semester). Source β†—
Heritage Bronze (freshman FAQ wording)
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 2.7+ β€’ ACT 17+ β€’ SAT 900+
Total value of $1,000 per year plus a $250 book voucher per semester
Eligibility: * Applicant must have minimum high school GPA of 2.50 and ACT score of 17. * Applicant must be a resident of the State of Alabama.
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA, 30 credits Source β†—
Heritage Bronze (index wording)
Award
$1,500/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 2.5+ β€’ ACT 17+
Total annual value of $1,500.
Eligibility: * Applicant must have minimum high school GPA of 2.50 and ACT score of 17. * Applicant must be a resident of the State of Alabama.
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA, 30 credits Source β†—
Heritage Gold (freshman FAQ wording)
Award
$4,500/yr in-state
$4,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+ β€’ ACT 17+
Total value of $4,500 per year plus a $250 book voucher per semester
Eligibility: * Applicant must have minimum high school GPA of 3.25 or above and ACT score of 17.
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.8 GPA, 30 credits Source β†—
Heritage Gold (index wording)
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+ β€’ ACT 17+
Total annual value of $5,000.
Eligibility: * Applicant must have minimum high school GPA of 3.25 or above and ACT score of 17.
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.8 GPA, 30 credits Source β†—
Heritage Silver (freshman FAQ wording)
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 17+ β€’ SAT 900+
Total value of $3,000 per year plus a $250 book voucher per semester
Eligibility: * Applicant must have minimum high school GPA of 3.0-3.24 and ACT score of 17.
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.8 GPA, 30 credits Source β†—
Heritage Silver (index wording)
Award
$3,500/yr in-state
$3,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 17+
Total annual value of $3,500.
Eligibility: * Applicant must have minimum high school GPA of 3.0-3.24 and ACT score of 17.
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.8 GPA, 30 credits Source β†—
Normalite Opportunity Scholarship
Award
$8,610/yr out-of-state
Total annual value of $8,610.
Eligibility: * Must reside outside of the state of Alabama. * Must be fully and unconditionally admitted as a full-time/first time freshman for the Fall 2023 semester. * Must have a Composite Predictive Index, (CPI) Score of 20 or higher upon acceptance. The Composite Index Score is calculated during the admissions process. _(Cumulative High School GPA + *Composite ACT Score = CPI)_ * Must have paid all required enrollment and orientation fees required of entering freshmen. * Must have successfully completed the FAFSA, if applicable. * If selected for verification during the FAFSA process, must have satisfied all verification requirements before receiving this award.
How to apply: ["must be fully and unconditionally admitted", "paid required enrollment and orientation fees", "complete FAFSA, if applicable"]
Source β†—

Other scholarships at Alabama A & M University (10)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Boeing Scholarship
Scholarship dollars are to be retained by the University and not given as cash awards.
Eligibility: Must have financial need; Must have authorization to work in the United States on a full-basis for other than training purposes; Must be a full-time student enrolled in the College of Engineering, Technology and Physical Sciences in a curriculum in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, or physical sciences; Must have a minimum overall GPA 3.0 out of a 4.0 possible total; Must be of a high scholarship merit; Must possess excellent leadership and communication skills.
How to apply: ["complete Boeing application and email to diane.banks@aamu.edu", "minimum overall GPA 3.0", "authorization to work in the United States (no student/temporary visas)"]
Source β†—
DOE Computational Science Scholarship
$3,000/yr
Scholarships provide $3,000 toward college expenses, during each year of the program. Each year that a scholarship is received, obligates the student to a year of full-time employment at a DOE laboratory (at the discretion of DOE).
Eligibility: Student must complete the Department of Energy (DOE) Computational Science Scholarship application. Student must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average and score at least 27 on the ACT or 1220 on the SAT.
How to apply: ["complete DOE Computational Science Scholarship application", "maintain 3.25 GPA", "score at least 27 on the ACT or 1220 on the SAT"]
Source β†—
Dr. Rather G. Brown Scholarship
$1,500 one-time
The scholarship is granted in the amount of $1,500 toward Fall semester 2018 expenses.
Eligibility: The Dr. Rather G. Brown Scholarship is based primarily on scholarship merit and leadership potential.
How to apply: ["apply via external alumni chapter", "demonstrate scholarship merit and leadership potential"]
Source β†—
Houston Alumni Chapter Scholarship
$1,000/yr
The Scholarship is granted for one academic year in the amount of $1,000 and is allocated equally for Fall and Spring Semesters.
Eligibility: The Houston Alumni Chapter Scholarship is based primarily on scholarship merit, financial need and evidence of leadership.
How to apply: ["apply via external alumni chapter application", "demonstrate scholarship merit and leadership"]
Source β†—
John Stallworth Scholarship
Eligibility: Be a United States citizen. Be a high school senior, graduating in good standing. Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above. Have a score in the 50 percentile or above on either the ACT or SAT. Have documented leadership qualities in high school, church or community activities.
How to apply: ["apply via external John Stallworth scholarship application", "demonstrate leadership and meet academic criteria"]
Source β†—
L. L. Crump Scholarship
Eligibility: Academic merit, leadership potential, and evidence of responsible citizenship are the primary criteria for selection. Applicant must write a brief essay stating why he/she has chosen to study Planning and describe the contribution they hope to make to the profession.
How to apply: ["write brief essay", "apply to department (contact department for details)"]
Source β†—
Merit Scholarship
Covers the cost of tuition. Renewable for up to 8 semesters.
Eligibility: * Applicant must have a High School GPA of 3.25 or above. * Applicant must have an ACT Score of 23 or above/SAT score of 1130 or above.
How to apply: ["separate application", "signed scholarship contract"]
Source β†—
Presidential Scholarship (freshman FAQ wording)
Covers the cost of tuition for enrollment up to 18 hours, room, board and fees. Also includes a $2,000 book allowance per year
Eligibility: * Applicant must have a High School GPA of 3.75 or above. * Applicant must have an ACT Score of 28 or above/SAT score of 1310 or above.
How to apply: ["separate application", "signed scholarship contract"]
Source β†—
Presidential Scholarship (index wording)
Renewable for up to 8 semesters. Covers the cost of tuition, room, board and fees. Also includes a $1,000 book allowance per semester.
Eligibility: * Applicant must have a High School GPA of 3.75 or above. * Applicant must have an ACT Score of 28 or above/SAT score of 1310 or above.
How to apply: ["separate application", "signed scholarship contract"]
Source β†—
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Covers the cost of tuition. Renewable for up to 4 semesters.
Eligibility: * Applicant must have a transfer GPA of 3.25 or above. * Applicant must have met all Transfer Admissions criteria.
How to apply: ["separate application"]
Source β†—

Common questions about Alabama A & M University scholarships

How much merit aid does Alabama A & M University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$8,610/yr. Alabama A & M University lists 22 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Alabama A & M University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA / 17 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Alabama A & M University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$8,610/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Alabama A & M University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 50% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Alabama A & M University?

11 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Alabama A & M University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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