University of Alabama Scholarships

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International students who wish to receive University of Alabama scholarships must apply for admissions at the university before the deadline. To be eligible for scholarships, the students are only required to hold an admission offer to the University of Alabama and have met the required eligibility criteria for scholarships. The eligibility criteria varies for each scholarship along with varying amounts and application procedure. To get University of Alabama undergraduate scholarships, applicants must have a good GPA of 3.5 or above in high school with satisfactory SAT/ACT scores. For graduate scholarships, applicants must be admitted to their respective master’s or doctoral degree programs.

The selection procedure for scholarships will be based on requirements met. Undergraduate students may receive a scholarship award up to 28,000 (23.13 lakhs INR) while the graduate students are awarded a maximum award of 25,000 USD (20.66 lakhs INR) in the form of fellowships.

Benefits Covered under University of Alabama Scholarships:

Educational funding
Monthly living expenses covered
Hostel residence and life insurance
Application fee and exam free refund
Logistics fee refund

Highlights

Scholarship Type	College-Specific, Merit-Based
Offered by	Institution
Organization	N/A
Application Deadline	Jan 10 ,2025
Number of Scholarships	N/A
Amount	₹506,460 ($6,000)
Renewability	No
International Student Eligible	Yes
Scholarship Website Link	https://afford.ua.edu/scholarships/international/

Eligibility Criteria

University of Alabama Scholarships: Undergraduate Requirements

The University of Alabama scholarships for undergraduate students available with varying eligibility criteria, application process, amount and deadlines. International students must thoroughly review the requirements to check their eligibility for the scholarships. Most of the undergraduate scholarships are merit-based. The basic requirements for University of Alabama undergraduate scholarships are given below:

Eligibility Requirements:

Undergraduate applicants
A GPA of 3.5 or above
Leadership experience
Involvement in extracurricular activities
Passport copy
Visa and immigration documents
Test Score:
- SAT - 1200-1600
- ACT - 27-36
English language proficiency:
- TOEFL IBT - 79
- IELTS - 6.0

University of Alabama Scholarships 2024 Specific Eligibility Criteria:

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Deadline	Award
Presidential Elite	Undergraduate or Graduate student 4.0+ GPA \| SAT score of 1600 or ACT score of 36 \|	Spring [Dec 1, 2023] \| Fall/Summer [May 1, 2024]	Tuition waiver for up to 4 years or 8 semesters + 1,000 USD supplemental scholarships/ year + 2,000 USD international study and summer research allowance + 500 USD Supe Store Book scholarship/ 4 years
International UA Competitive Admissions Scholarship	Academic Excellence \| High school GPA \| Leadership experience \| Extracurricular involvement \| Employment	Spring [Nov 1, 2023] \| Fall/Summer \| [Jan 15, 2024]	6,000 USD

International Freshman Automatic Merit Scholarships Requirements:

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award
Presidential	3.5+ GPA \| ACT: 32-36 \| SAT: 1420-1600	28,000 USD
UA Scholar	3.5+ GPA \| ACT: 30-31 \| SAT: 1360-1410	24,000 USD
Foundation in Excellence	3.5+ GPA \| ACT: 29 \| SAT: 1330-1350	15,000 USD
Collegiate	3.5+ GPA \| ACT: 28 \| SAT: 1300-1320	10,000 USD
Capstone	3.5+ GPA \| ACT: 27 \| SAT: 1260-1290	8,000 USD
Crimson Legends	3.5+ GPA \| ACT: 25-26 \| SAT: 1200-1250	6,000 USD

University of Alabama Scholarships: Graduate Requirements

To help international students pursue a graduate degree at University of Alabama, there are a limited number of fellowships available ranging from 1,000 USD to 25,000 USD. The fellowships also include various allowance for research and travel outside or within America. To be eligible, the students must meet the admission requirements for graduate programs with good academic standings. Submission of test scores will increase an individual’s chances of being considered for the fellowships.

Eligibility Requirements:

Master’s or Doctoral applicants
Have met the minimum requirements for admission
A GPA of 3.0 or higher
Letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose
Writing Samples
Test Scores:
- GMAT - 500
- GRE - 300
English language proficiency:
- TOEFL IBT - 79
- IELTS - 6.5

University of Alabama Scholarships and Fellowships for Graduate Students:

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Deadline	Award
Graduate Council Fellowships	Master’s or Doctoral student	N.A	20,000 USD to 25,000 USD
Conference and Research Funding	Research project funding for graduate students	Fall: Late August \| Spring: Late January \| Summer: Late April	500 USD for conference travel within America and 800 USD beyond America \| 300 USD research funding within America and 600 USD beyond America
Oliver H. Delchamps Jr. Endowed Scholarship	Undergraduate or graduate student in a full-time degree	January 15, 2024	1,000 USD

Application Process

Prospective international students must apply for admissions at University of Alabama to be considered for scholarships. Students upon receiving the admission offer may apply for scholarships. Some scholarships may require additional documents and have specific deadlines to apply. Submission of test scores such as SAT/ACT is highly encouraged for undergraduate applicants. Graduate applicants may also submit their scores to improve their chances of admission.

Selection Process

The selection process for University of Alabama scholarships is based on applicant's academic accomplishments, extracurricular involvement, other accomplishments, leadership potential and test scores. Students with higher GPA will be given preference. Some scholarships are highly competitive and only high achieving candidates shortlisted.