UAB awards merit scholarships for a wide range of academic achievements. Students who apply to UAB with test scores or as test-optional will be considered for merit scholarships.

Scholarship Deadline Extended: Apply for Admission by Dec. 31

ADMITTED WITH A TEST SCORE

Students admitted with test scores are automatically considered for ACT- and GPA-based merit scholarships.

Scholarship Test Score GPA Annual Amount
Presidential Scholarship 30-36 ACT or
1360-1600 SAT
3.5+ $10,000
Provost Scholarship 30-36 ACT or
1360-1600 SAT
3.0-3.49 $7,000
Provost Scholarship 27-29 ACT or
1260-1350 SAT
3.5+ $7,000
Green & Gold Scholarship 24-26 ACT
or 1160-1250 SAT
3.5+ $4,000
Blazer
Scholarship
24-29 ACT or
1160-1350 SAT
3.0-3.49 $3,000
Blazer
Scholarship
20-23 ACT
or 1030-1150 SAT
3.5+ $3,000

ADMITTED AS TEST-OPTIONAL

Students admitted without test scores are considered for scholarships based on information provided in the admission application and supporting documentation.

Test-Optional Scholarships $3,000–$10,000

While the university cannot advise applicants on whether or not to apply with test scores, students can compare their test scores to these fall 2021 averages of incoming freshmen: 26.5 ACT and 3.82 GPA. Applicants with scores at or above the averages typically have more scholarship opportunities when applying with a test score. Review UAB’s test-optional policy for more information.

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

INVITATION-ONLY OPPORTUNITY

Students who apply for admission with test scores of 33–36 ACT  or 1450–1600 SAT and a high school GPA of at least 3.5, as well as qualifying test-optional applicants, will be invited to compete for the Regions, Ireland, or McCallum Presidential endowed scholarships through answering a series of questions in BSMART, Blazer Scholarship Management and Resource Tool.

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

UAB is a destination for academically talented students, and we are proud to recognize and award multiple national and international scholars. National scholarships are stackable on any merit awards, but students are eligible to receive only one of the awards below. View more details on how to claim National Scholarships at UAB.

  • National Merit Finalist - $4,000 per year
  • National Hispanic Scholar - $2,500 per year
  • National African American Scholar - $2,500 per year
  • National Indigenous Scholar - $2,500 per year
  • National Rural/Small-Town Scholar - $2,500 per year
  • IB Diploma Holder - $2,500 per year
  • IB Candidate - $1,000 per year

UAB BIRMINGHAM PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP

The UAB Birmingham Promise Scholarship is an opportunity available to students who graduate from a Birmingham City School. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be admitted to UAB as first-time, full-time freshmen by Dec. 1 and also complete the required application from Birmingham Promise, Inc., by published deadlines. In addition, students must complete and submit the FAFSA by Dec. 1 to determine eligibility for federal grants (Pell and SEOG). Once a student is awarded UAB merit scholarships and/or federal grants for which they qualify, the UAB Birmingham Promise Scholarship may be awarded to cover the remaining required tuition and fees only for up to 15 credit hours per semester. Housing and meal plan costs are not covered by this scholarship. This scholarship may be awarded for up to four years (eight semesters) provided the student meets academic and application renewal requirements by posted deadlines each year. Students do not have to qualify for merit scholarships or federal grants to receive the UAB Birmingham Promise Scholarship, but they must have a FAFSA on file to reflect their aid options. View more details about qualifying for and receiving this scholarship.

ADDITIONAL UAB SCHOLARSHIPS

UAB offers departmental, performance, and more scholarship opportunities to admitted and current students. Students interested in these scholarships should complete the BSMART Scholarship Application in the Blazer Scholarship Management and Resource Tool (BSMART). Completing the application submits student information to multiple departments and units on campus for scholarship consideration. Scholarship opportunities in BSMART will be posted Sept. 1, but students can complete the BSMART Scholarship Application beginning Aug. 1. View more details about applying for additional UAB scholarships.

  UA UAB UAH UAS Total
8/9-8/15 56 27 11 94
8/16-8/22 103 45 24 172
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