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💰 University of Alabama at Birmingham Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
10
Automatic
5
In-State Awards
$1,000-$12,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.5 GPA / 22 ACT

University of Alabama at Birmingham awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$12,000/yr for in-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.5 GPA / 22 ACT.

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Automatic merit scholarships at University of Alabama at Birmingham — no separate application

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

Blazer Scholarship
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 22+ • SAT 1100+
An automatic merit scholarship for in-state freshmen with qualifying academic credentials.
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Green & Gold Scholarship
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 24+ • SAT 1160+
An automatic merit scholarship for in-state freshmen meeting specific academic criteria.
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Presidential Scholarship
Award
$12,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 30+ • SAT 1360+
An automatic merit scholarship for high-achieving in-state freshmen.
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Provost Scholarship
Award
$8,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 27+ • SAT 1260+
An automatic merit scholarship for in-state freshmen with strong academic credentials.
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Test-Optional Scholarships
Award
$4,000-$12,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Merit scholarships for in-state freshman applicants who apply without test scores.
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Other scholarships at University of Alabama at Birmingham (5)

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

IB or Cambridge AICE Diploma Candidate
$1,000/yr
A stackable scholarship for students who are candidates for an IB or Cambridge AICE Diploma.
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IB or Cambridge AICE Diploma Holder
$2,500/yr
A stackable scholarship for students who hold an IB or Cambridge AICE Diploma.
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National Merit Finalist
$4,000/yr
A stackable scholarship for National Merit Finalists.
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National Recognition Program Scholar
$2,500/yr
A stackable scholarship for National Recognition Program Scholars.
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Regions, Ireland, or McCallum Presidential endowed scholarships
An invitation-only opportunity to compete for prestigious endowed presidential scholarships.
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Common questions about University of Alabama at Birmingham scholarships

How much merit aid does University of Alabama at Birmingham give?

Published awards range $1,000-$12,000/yr. University of Alabama at Birmingham lists 10 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at University of Alabama at Birmingham?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.5 GPA / 22 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of Alabama at Birmingham?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 53% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at University of Alabama at Birmingham?

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

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with University of Alabama at Birmingham's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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