University of Alabama at Birmingham

Out-of-state freshman merit scholarships

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Award
2027-2028 per year: Presidential Elite 32-36 ACT or 1420-1600 SAT and 4.0+ $28,500; Presidential 32-36/1420-1600 and 3.5-3.99 $22,500; Provost 27-31/1260-1410 and 3.5+, or 30-36/1360-1600 and 3.0-3.49 $17,500; Green and Gold 24-26/1160-1250 and 3.5+, or 27-29/1260-1350 and 3.0-3.49 $9,500; Blazer 22-23/1100-1150 and 3.5+, or 24-26/1160-1250 and 3.0-3.49 $7,500. Test-optional admits with 3.5+ GPA: $7,500-$28,500.
Deadline
Apply for admission by May 1. February ACT or March SAT of senior year are the last scores used.
How to apply
Automatic for high school seniors admitted with test scores; test-optional admits reviewed from the application.
What you'll need
  • No separate application: you are considered when you apply for admission
  • Test scores (check whether they are optional)
Who can apply
Out-of-state seniors. No superscores. Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee/asylee or otherwise lawfully present.
Good to know
National scholarships (for example National Merit Finalist $4,000) can stack on merit awards.
Details
Score minimumTest optionalPermanent residents eligible