University of Alabama In-State Merit Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by University of Alabama

Overview: Maximizing Scholarship Opportunities at The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama offers a range of scholarship opportunities for qualifying students. To maximize eligibility, follow a clear sequence: submit your admission and scholarship application, complete any additional applications in the Alabama Scholarship Award Manager (ASAM), file the FAFSA, and search for other scholarship sources. For students applying for summer or fall 2026, submit your application and all supporting documents by the December 5 priority date. The sections below provide details for Step 1 and point to where to find deadlines and additional instructions.

Description: This process coordinates admissions and scholarship consideration through the UA Undergraduate Application so many scholarships are evaluated automatically when you apply for admission.

Application Timeline: Priority deadlines can affect scholarship consideration; for summer or fall 2026 entry the priority date is December 5. Consult the Scholarships and Financial Aid timeline for deadlines specific to your intended term.

• Follow a four-step process: apply, complete ASAM, file FAFSA, and explore more awards.
• Many scholarships are considered automatically with the admission application.
• Adhere to priority dates — missing deadlines can reduce eligibility.
• Use the official Scholarships and Financial Aid timeline for term-specific deadlines.

Step 1: Apply for Admission & Scholarships

The UA Undergraduate Application serves as both the admission and scholarship application for many awards. First-time freshman applicants must submit required documents to be considered for admission and scholarship opportunities. The application process streamlines consideration for automatic merit awards and many competitive scholarships administered by Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. Refer to the Scholarships and Financial Aid timeline for deadlines that apply to your entry term.

Description: Submitting the UA Undergraduate Application initiates review for multiple scholarships, including automatic merit awards and many competitive institutional scholarships.

Eligibility: As a first-time freshman, you must provide an application for admission and an official high school transcript; submitting an official ACT or SAT score is optional.

Scholarships Included: The admission application covers all automatic merit scholarships and most competitive scholarships awarded by Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, including the UA Competitive Admissions Scholarship, the UA Competitive Achievement Scholarship, and the Alabama Prestige Scholarship.

• Submit the UA Undergraduate Application to be considered for many scholarships automatically.
• Provide an official high school transcript; ACT/SAT scores are optional.
• Automatic merit and many competitive scholarships are included with the admission application.
• Check the Scholarships and Financial Aid timeline for specific deadline information.