💰 The University of Alabama Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships

Automatic

In-State Awards

$3,000-$9,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$6,000-$28,000/yr

Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit

GPA 3.0+ / ACT 24+

✓ Automatic Scholarships (4)

Automatically awarded based on academic criteria - no separate application required.

2026 In-State Freshman Automatic Merit Scholarships

Award

$4,000-$9,000/yr in-state

Requirements

GPA 3.0+ • ACT 24+

2026 In-State UA Competitive Admissions Scholarship

Award

$3,000/yr in-state

This scholarship has a value of **$3,000 up to tuition**.

2026 Out-of-State Freshman Automatic Merit Scholarships

Award

$6,000-$28,000/yr out-of-state

Out-of-State Requirements

GPA 3.5+ • ACT 25+

2026 Out-of-State UA Competitive Admissions Scholarship

Award

$6,000/yr out-of-state

This scholarship has a value of **$6,000 up to tuition**.

ASAM: Additional Competitive Scholarships (Access via Alabama Scholarship Award Manager)

Students may apply for additional competitive scholarships not included in the admission application through ASAM.

💡 Tip: Check application deadlines carefully. Contact the school's financial aid office for current information.