Since 1983 the Miss UAB Scholarship Competition has been an official preliminary to the Miss Alabama and Miss America competitions. The program offers young women the opportunity to further educational goals through scholarships and personal growth. Students involved in the Miss UAB Scholarship Program gain valuable experience and opportunities to enhance leadership and interviewing skills, talent, poise, and confidence. More than $4,600 in scholarships are awarded to the winner and alternates.
Miss UAB goes on to compete in the Miss Alabama Competition in June.
| Miss UAB 2020 Winners | |
| Miss UAB 2020 | Tiffany Millan; Talent Award, Spirit Award, Congeniality Award |
| 1st Runner-Up | Lona Anders; Civic Engagement Award |
| 2nd Runner-Up | Chloe Thies; Dr. Lindsey Elmore Award, Congeniality Award |
The Miss UAB Scholarship 2021 Competition
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Miss UAB 2020 Tiffany Millan will maintain her title and compete in the Miss Alabama Competition in June 2021. Miss UAB Scholarship Competition will resume in Fall 2021.
Miss UAB Competition Interest Sessions:
All interested students must participate in one of the interest meetings.
Requirements
Contestants will be required to submit a notarized contract, a $50 holding fee, $100 Children's Miracle Network requirement.
All contestants who participate in the Miss UAB Scholarship Competition must be:
- At least 18 years of age as of July 31, 2021; and must not be older than 25 years of age as of December 31, 2021
- A full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good academic standing at UAB with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Single; never married
Competition Phases
- Private Interview
- Onstage Interview/ Social Impact Pitch
- Talent
- Red Carpet/Evening Wear
