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💰 University of Montevallo Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
24
Automatic
9
In-State Awards
$1,500-$9,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,500-$12,480/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500-$2,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 24 ACT

University of Montevallo awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,500-$12,480/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 24 ACT. Against tuition of $25,110, students receiving the largest award pay about $12,630 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at University of Montevallo

Tuition & fees
$25,110
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Largest annual award
$12,480
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Students receiving it pay about
$12,630/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $11,372), 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
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Automatic merit scholarships at University of Montevallo — no separate application

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

Academic Recognition Scholarship
Award
$4,500/yr in-state
$4,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • ACT 24+ • SAT 1160+
The University of Montevallo has waived the ACT/SAT test score requirement for admission and scholarships. Students who do not submit ACT/SAT scores will not be disadvantaged in the application or scholarship review process.
Eligibility: Academic scholarships are awarded based on the student’s superscored ACT or SAT (optional) and/or high school GPA. Entering freshmen must submit an application for admission to the University along with an official high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores by the March 1 priority deadline for consideration.
How to apply: ["application for admission", "official high school transcript", "ACT or SAT scores (optional)"]
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Freshman Achievement Scholarship
Award
$1,500/yr in-state
$1,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
The University of Montevallo has waived the ACT/SAT test score requirement for admission and scholarships. Students who do not submit ACT/SAT scores will not be disadvantaged in the application or scholarship review process.
Eligibility: Academic scholarships are awarded based on the student’s superscored ACT or SAT (optional) and/or high school GPA. Entering freshmen must submit an application for admission to the University along with an official high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores by the March 1 priority deadline for consideration.
How to apply: ["application for admission", "official high school transcript", "ACT or SAT scores (optional)"]
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Freshman Leadership Scholarship
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
$6,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • ACT 27+ • SAT 1260+
The University of Montevallo has waived the ACT/SAT test score requirement for admission and scholarships. Students who do not submit ACT/SAT scores will not be disadvantaged in the application or scholarship review process.
Eligibility: Academic scholarships are awarded based on the student’s superscored ACT or SAT (optional) and/or high school GPA. Entering freshmen must submit an application for admission to the University along with an official high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores by the March 1 priority deadline for consideration.
How to apply: ["application for admission", "official high school transcript", "ACT or SAT scores (optional)"]
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Montevallo Academic Leadership Scholarship
Award
$2,500/yr in-state
$2,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
The University of Montevallo has waived the ACT/SAT test score requirement for admission and scholarships. Students who do not submit ACT/SAT scores will not be disadvantaged in the application or scholarship review process.
Eligibility: Academic scholarships are awarded based on the student’s superscored ACT or SAT (optional) and/or high school GPA. Entering freshmen must submit an application for admission to the University along with an official high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores by the March 1 priority deadline for consideration.
How to apply: ["application for admission", "official high school transcript", "ACT or SAT scores (optional)"]
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Out-of-State Scholarship (entering freshmen table)
Award
$12,480/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Up to $12,480 per year
Eligibility: Academic scholarships are awarded based on the student’s superscored ACT or SAT (optional) and/or high school GPA. Entering freshmen must submit an application for admission to the University along with an official high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores by the March 1 priority deadline for consideration.
How to apply: ["application for admission", "official high school transcript", "ACT or SAT scores (optional)"]
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
$6,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
The UM Out of State Scholarship covers up to $12,480.00 per year of the out-of-state tuition.
Eligibility: Transfer students must submit an application for admission to the University along with all official college transcripts by the July 1st priority deadline. Transfer Academic Recognition Scholarship: $3,000 per year. Available to transfer students with a minimum 3.25 GPA and 30 transfer credit hours. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: $6,000 per year. Available to community college transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa. A minimum 3.00 GPA and 30 transfer credit hours are required.
How to apply: ["application for admission", "official college transcripts"]
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Presidential Honors Scholarship
Award
$9,000/yr in-state
$9,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • ACT 30+ • SAT 1360+
The University of Montevallo has waived the ACT/SAT test score requirement for admission and scholarships. Students who do not submit ACT/SAT scores will not be disadvantaged in the application or scholarship review process.
Eligibility: Academic scholarships are awarded based on the student’s superscored ACT or SAT (optional) and/or high school GPA. Entering freshmen must submit an application for admission to the University along with an official high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores by the March 1 priority deadline for consideration.
How to apply: ["application for admission", "official high school transcript", "ACT or SAT scores (optional)"]
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Transfer Academic Recognition Scholarship
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
The UM Out of State Scholarship covers up to $12,480.00 per year of the out-of-state tuition.
Eligibility: Transfer students must submit an application for admission to the University along with all official college transcripts by the July 1st priority deadline. Transfer Academic Recognition Scholarship: $3,000 per year. Available to transfer students with a minimum 3.25 GPA and 30 transfer credit hours. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: $6,000 per year. Available to community college transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa. A minimum 3.00 GPA and 30 transfer credit hours are required.
How to apply: ["application for admission", "official college transcripts"]
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UM Out of State Scholarship (transfer page)
Award
$12,480/yr out-of-state
covers up to $12,480.00 per year of the out-of-state tuition
Eligibility: Transfer students must submit an application for admission to the University along with all official college transcripts by the July 1st priority deadline. Transfer Academic Recognition Scholarship: $3,000 per year. Available to transfer students with a minimum 3.25 GPA and 30 transfer credit hours. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: $6,000 per year. Available to community college transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa. A minimum 3.00 GPA and 30 transfer credit hours are required.
How to apply: ["application for admission", "official college transcripts"]
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Other scholarships at University of Montevallo (15)

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

Unnamed full tuition theatre scholarship (page text)
This scholarship covers full tuition for one year and is renewable for up to four years.
Eligibility: All current University of Montevallo Theatre Majors and incoming Freshman/Transfer Students that have been accepted to the University are eligible for Department of Theatre scholarships. To receive a scholarship award, students must be enrolled full-time and on track for a degree in Theatre for the entire 2026-2027 academic year.
How to apply: ["application", "audition or portfolio review with interview", "B.F.A. audition (automatic consideration for B.F.A. applicants)"]
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College of Fine Arts Dean’s Scholarship (Theatre)
$2,000
The maximum amount that can be awarded to each student is $2,000.
Eligibility: All current University of Montevallo Theatre Majors and incoming Freshman/Transfer Students that have been accepted to the University are eligible for Department of Theatre scholarships. To receive a scholarship award, students must be enrolled full-time and on track for a degree in Theatre for the entire 2026-2027 academic year.
How to apply: ["application", "audition or portfolio review with interview", "B.F.A. audition (automatic consideration for B.F.A. applicants)"]
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Dean of Fine Arts Scholarship (Art)
Amount varies. Available to first-time students with an ACT of 22 or above or first-time transfers with a 3.0 or better GPA.
Eligibility: Applicants must be Art majors to be eligible and these scholarships must be applied for each year.
How to apply: ["statement of purpose", "portfolio of up to 10 images (PDF under 25 MB)", "application (departmental)"]
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Ella J. Stewart Future Healthcare Professional Scholarship
Amount varies
Eligibility: Hatchett-Thetford Scholarship in Chemistry: Minimum 3.25 GPA. Chemistry Department Endowment: Minimum 3.0 GPA. Ella J. Stewart Future Healthcare Professional Scholarship: Minimum 3.0 GPA and minimum ACT score of 22. Marjorie Murdock Mathematics Fund: Merit based first on math GPA.
How to apply: ["apply online via AwardSpring", "department contact for additional information", "essay and letter(s) of recommendation for some awards"]
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Hatchett-Thetford Scholarship in Chemistry
Amount varies
Eligibility: Hatchett-Thetford Scholarship in Chemistry: Minimum 3.25 GPA. Chemistry Department Endowment: Minimum 3.0 GPA. Ella J. Stewart Future Healthcare Professional Scholarship: Minimum 3.0 GPA and minimum ACT score of 22. Marjorie Murdock Mathematics Fund: Merit based first on math GPA.
How to apply: ["apply online via AwardSpring", "department contact for additional information", "essay and letter(s) of recommendation for some awards"]
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Honors Program Student Travel Grants
$500
Honors Program Student Travel Grants award up to $500 for academic conference participation and travel costs. Montevallo Ambassador Program Scholarship (M.A.P.S.) awards comprise the University’s most prestigious scholarship program. Twelve M.A.P.S. awards are given annually covering the cost of room, board, tuition, and fees. The Ruby S. and John P. Ansley Honors Scholarship is awarded annually to select students in the Honors Program.
Eligibility: Travel grants are available to Honors students who have earned their Honors Certificate or will earn the Certificate the semester they are traveling. M.A.P.S. recipients are automatically enrolled in the Honors Program and must maintain active status in the program in order to renew their scholarships.
How to apply: ["Honors Certificate for travel grants", "active status in Honors Program for MAPS renewal"]
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Lyman Memorial Scholarship
Amount varies. Awarded to an incoming Music major; renewable for up to three semesters
Eligibility: All potential music majors must audition for acceptance into a degree program in music. Transfer students are also eligible for music scholarships.
How to apply: ["audition for degree program", "application renewal form for some scholarships", "contact Music Office for application/renewal"]
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Martha Allen Memorial Scholarship in Art
Amount varies.
Eligibility: Applicants must be Art majors to be eligible and these scholarships must be applied for each year.
How to apply: ["statement of purpose", "portfolio of up to 10 images (PDF under 25 MB)", "application (departmental)"]
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Martha/Pick other named Art scholarships (examples)
Amount varies.
Eligibility: Applicants must be Art majors to be eligible and these scholarships must be applied for each year.
How to apply: ["statement of purpose", "portfolio of up to 10 images (PDF under 25 MB)", "application (departmental)"]
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Miles and Houston Huffstutler Memorial Scholarship in Music
Amount varies
Eligibility: All potential music majors must audition for acceptance into a degree program in music. Transfer students are also eligible for music scholarships.
How to apply: ["audition for degree program", "application renewal form for some scholarships", "contact Music Office for application/renewal"]
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Montevallo Ambassador Program Scholarship (M.A.P.S.)
Room, board, tuition and fees
Eligibility: Academic scholarships are awarded based on the student’s superscored ACT or SAT (optional) and/or high school GPA. Entering freshmen must submit an application for admission to the University along with an official high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores by the March 1 priority deadline for consideration.
How to apply: ["resume", "two letters of recommendation", "application", "interview"]
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Ruby S. and John P. Ansley Honors Scholarship
awarded annually (amount varies)
Eligibility: Travel grants are available to Honors students who have earned their Honors Certificate or will earn the Certificate the semester they are traveling. M.A.P.S. recipients are automatically enrolled in the Honors Program and must maintain active status in the program in order to renew their scholarships.
How to apply: ["Honors Certificate for travel grants", "active status in Honors Program for MAPS renewal"]
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Tara Owen Scholarship
Amount varies
Eligibility: Entering freshmen must submit an application for admission to the University along with an official high school transcript and ACT or SAT score by the indicated scholarship deadline.
How to apply: ["special scholarship application (for listed scholarships)", "official high school transcript", "ACT or SAT score"]
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Vulcan Materials Company Scholarship
$3,000/yr
Amount is $3,000 and is renewable for three years
Eligibility: Entering freshmen must submit an application for admission to the University along with an official high school transcript and ACT or SAT score by the indicated scholarship deadline.
How to apply: ["special scholarship application (for listed scholarships)", "official high school transcript", "ACT or SAT score"]
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Wills/Hopping/Dunham Family Endowed Mathematics Scholarship
Amount varies
Eligibility: Hatchett-Thetford Scholarship in Chemistry: Minimum 3.25 GPA. Chemistry Department Endowment: Minimum 3.0 GPA. Ella J. Stewart Future Healthcare Professional Scholarship: Minimum 3.0 GPA and minimum ACT score of 22. Marjorie Murdock Mathematics Fund: Merit based first on math GPA.
How to apply: ["apply online via AwardSpring", "department contact for additional information", "essay and letter(s) of recommendation for some awards"]
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Common questions about University of Montevallo scholarships

How much merit aid does University of Montevallo give?

Published awards range $1,500-$12,480/yr. University of Montevallo lists 24 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 24 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does University of Montevallo give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,500-$12,480/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of Montevallo?

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

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

8 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 Montevallo's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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