University of Alabama International Freshman Automatic Merit Scholarships
Automatic yearly merit awards of $6,000 to $28,000 for international first-year undergraduates, based on test scores and GPA, with a top tier covering tuition for up to four years.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
Tiers range from $6,000 (ACT 25-26 / SAT 1200-1250) up to $28,000 per year (ACT 32-36 / SAT 1420-1600). Presidential Elite (perfect ACT 36 or SAT 1600) covers tuition for up to four years, first-year housing, $1,500 per year supplement and a $2,000 one-time research or international study allowance. Competitive awards include up to $6,000 toward tuition.
Eligible applicants
International first-year applicants with a 3.50+ GPA and test scores
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Overview
University of Alabama International Freshman Automatic Merit Scholarships is offered by The University of Alabama for Undergraduate study in United States. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
May be included
Housing
May be included
Living allowance
Not specified
Travel costs
Not specified
Tiers range from $6,000 (ACT 25-26 / SAT 1200-1250) up to $28,000 per year (ACT 32-36 / SAT 1420-1600). Presidential Elite (perfect ACT 36 or SAT 1600) covers tuition for up to four years, first-year housing, $1,500 per year supplement and a $2,000 one-time research or international study allowance. Competitive awards include up to $6,000 toward tuition. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Values are the same for out-of-state and international students.
- International eligibility
- Official test score reports are required for automatic merit awards; students without a score can still be considered for competitive scholarships.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- 3.50+ GPA (Presidential Elite requires a 4.0+ GPA) plus ACT 25 or SAT 1200 minimum for the automatic tiers.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Awarded automatically from the undergraduate application based on ACT/SAT score and GPA. All tiers except Presidential Elite need a 3.50 or higher GPA. Official score reports from the testing agency are needed for the automatic awards; superscores are not used.
Applicant profile
- International first-year applicants with a 3.50+ GPA and test scores
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Awarded automatically from the undergraduate application based on ACT/SAT score and GPA. All tiers except Presidential Elite need a 3.50 or higher GPA. Official score reports from the testing agency are needed for the automatic awards; superscores are not used.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Official ACT or SAT scores
- Transcript
How to apply
- 1
Submit the University of Alabama undergraduate application
- 2
Have official ACT or SAT scores sent by the testing agency
- 3
Meet the priority deadline for your entry term
Application timeline
Application cycle
Priority deadlines listed on the page are November 2 (spring) and December 4 (summer/fall), but the page prints the year as 2027 for 2027 entry, which looks inconsistent; late applicants are considered as funds allow.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
The University of Alabama
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.