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UA Automatic Merit Scholarships for International Freshmen

University of Alabama, United States

Scholarship overview

The University of Alabama awards automatic merit scholarships to first-time freshmen entering the main campus who are out-of-state or international. Awards are based on standardized test scores and high school GPA and are included in the UA Undergraduate App, so no separate application is required. Scholarship values and names are identical for out-of-state and international students.

Award Information

  • First-time freshman entering the main campus as an out-of-state or international student
  • Official ACT composite or SAT total score from a single test date, sent directly by the testing agency (no superscores; self-reported scores must be followed by official reports)
  • Minimum GPA of 3.50 for the Crimson Legends through Presidential tiers; 4.0 for Presidential Elite

Students who do not submit a test score remain eligible for competitive scholarships but not automatic merit scholarships.

  • Crimson Legends (ACT 25-26 or SAT 1200-1250, GPA 3.50+): $6,000 per year
  • Capstone (ACT 27 or SAT 1260-1290, GPA 3.50+): $8,000 per year
  • Collegiate (ACT 28 or SAT 1300-1320, GPA 3.50+): $10,000 per year
  • Foundation in Excellence (ACT 29 or SAT 1330-1350, GPA 3.50+): $15,000 per year
  • UA Scholar (ACT 30-31 or SAT 1360-1410, GPA 3.50+): $24,000 per year
  • Presidential (ACT 32-36 or SAT 1420-1600, GPA 3.50+): $28,000 per year

Amounts are for the 2027 entry cycle.

  • Spring 2027 entry: application and official score reports due November 2, 2026; GPA considered through the end of junior year.
  • Summer/Fall 2027 entry: application and official score reports due December 4, 2026; GPA considered through the end of junior year.
  • Applicants who miss the priority deadline may be considered on a funds-available basis and may appeal for extenuating circumstances under UA's Scholarship Policy.
  1. Submit the UA Undergraduate App for admission; the admission application includes the scholarship application.
  2. Submit official ACT composite or SAT total scores directly from the testing agency by the deadline for the entry term.
  3. After admission, use the Alabama Scholarship Award Manager (ASAM) via myBama for any additional competitive scholarships.

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