University of Alabama Presidential Scholarship 

Name: Out-of-State Freshman Scholarship

Award Amount: Varies based on academic achievement and credential tiers

Information And Eligibility:
The Out-of-State Freshman Scholarship is an academic merit award offered to high-achieving students who reside outside Alabama and are seeking first-time undergraduate admission to the University of Alabama. The program is designed to attract strong students from across the country by helping offset the higher tuition costs typically associated with nonresident enrollment. Awards are determined primarily by academic performance at the time of admission and are intended to recognize sustained excellence in high school coursework.

Scholarship consideration is automatic for eligible applicants and is based on a combination of cumulative grade point average and standardized test scores. The University of Alabama uses established academic benchmarks to place students into award tiers, with higher-performing applicants qualifying for larger scholarship amounts. Because the scholarship is tied directly to admission credentials, students are encouraged to apply early and ensure all academic records are submitted promptly for full consideration.

Funds awarded through the Out-of-State Freshman Scholarship are typically applied toward tuition and may be renewable for multiple years, provided recipients maintain full-time enrollment and continue to meet the university’s academic renewal requirements. Renewal criteria generally include maintaining a specified minimum grade point average and remaining in good academic standing. This multi-year structure allows students to plan more confidently for the total cost of their undergraduate education.

The scholarship plays a key role in the University of Alabama’s broader recruitment strategy by making a nationally competitive education more accessible to nonresident students. For many recipients, the award significantly reduces the gap between in-state and out-of-state tuition, making Alabama a viable option alongside other flagship public universities. Because award amounts and criteria may be adjusted periodically, applicants should review current scholarship guidelines when applying.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a nonresident of the state of Alabama.
• Must be a first-time freshman applying for undergraduate admission.
• Must meet academic criteria established by the University of Alabama, including GPA and ACT or SAT benchmarks.
• Must enroll full time and maintain satisfactory academic progress to retain the scholarship.

Application Requirements:

• Completion of the University of Alabama undergraduate admission application.
• Submission of official high school transcripts.
• Submission of standardized test scores, if required for the admission cycle.
• No separate scholarship application is required for consideration.

Deadline: Varies

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