GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE FEBRUARY 15
Alabama State University scholarships are offered to the most outstanding entering freshmen and junior college transfer students. All scholarships are competitive and are awarded to the most qualified entering freshmen students on the basis of the following:
- Completed admission and scholarship application
- Official ACT score (or comparable SAT scores)
- Handwritten essay
- Official high school transcript
Scholarships are also awarded to the most qualified junior college transfer students on the basis of the following:
- Completed admission and scholarship application
- Official college transcript
Recipients of the Presidential and Academic scholarships are required to participate in one of two honors programs: Honors Humanities or Honors Science/Math (Pre-Minority Access to Research Careers Program).
Click here to download the scholarship application. Contact us for more information about the required courses for the Humanities or Science/Math Honors programs or with other questions you may have about our undergraduate scholarship programs.
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Freshman: High school applicants must have a grade point average of 3.76 or above, on a 4.0 scale, in academic subjects and an ACT score of 28 and above (comparable SAT score of 1230-1600 critical reading and math).
College Transfer Student: College transfer applicants must have a grade point average of 3.76 or above, on a 4.0 scale, after completion of 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit. Applicant must transfer from an accredited college.
The Presidential Scholarship pays full tuition, books, required fees and on-campus room and board for a maximum of eight semesters for freshmen and a maximum of six semesters for college transfer students. Also, $1,200 annually is provided for incidentals. Scholarships are renewable annually based on completion of 24 semester hours, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
Freshman: High school applicants must have a minimum grade point average within the range of 3.51-3.75, on a 4.0 scale, in academic subjects and an ACT score of 25 and above (comparable SAT score of 1120 -1220 critical reading and math).
College Transfer Student: College transfer applicants must have a grade point average within the range of 3.51-3.75, on a 4.0 scale, after completion of 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit. Applicant must transfer from an accredited college.
The Academic Scholarship pays full tuition, books, required fees and on-campus room and board for a maximum of eight semesters for freshmen and a maximum of six semesters for college transfer students. Scholarships are renewable annually based on completion of 24 semester hours, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
The payment of room and/or board charges under any scholarship program is restricted to on-campus housing and food services.
DEAN’S SCHOLARSHIP
Freshman: High school applicants must have a minimum grade point average within the range of 3.26-3.50, on a 4.0 scale, in academic subjects and an ACT score of 22 (comparable SAT score of 1010-1040 critical reading and math). College Transfer
Student: College transfer applicants must have a grade point average within the range of 3.26-3.50, on a 4.0 scale, after completion of 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit. Applicant must transfer from an accredited college.
The Dean’s Scholarship pays full tuition, required fees and books for a maximum of eight semesters for freshmen and a maximum of six semesters for college transfer students. Scholarships are renewable annually based on completion of 24 semester hours, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
INCENTIVE SCHOLARSHIP
Freshman: High school applicants must have a minimum academic grade point average within the range of 2.70-3.25, on a 4.0 scale, in academic subjects and an ACT score of 20 (comparable SAT score of 930-960 critical reading and math).
College Transfer Student: College transfer applicants must have a grade point average within the range of 2.70-3.25, on a 4.0 scale, after completion of 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit. Applicant must transfer from an accredited college.
The Incentive Scholarship pays full tuition for a maximum of eight semesters for freshmen and a maximum of six semesters for college transfer students. Scholarships are renewable annually based on completion of 24 semester hours, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.70.
LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Freshman: High school applicants must have a minimum grade point average within the range of 2.50-2.69, on a 4.0 scale, in academic subjects and an ACT score of 19 (comparable SAT score of 890-920 critical reading and math).
College Transfer Student: College transfer applicants must have a grade point average within the range of 2.50-2.69, on a 4.0 scale, after completion of 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit. Applicant must transfer from an accredited college.
This award is in the amount of $1,000 per academic year towards the payment of tuition or room and board. The scholarship is available for a maximum of eight semesters for freshmen and a maximum of six semesters for college transfer students. Scholarships are renewable annually based on completion of 24 semester hours, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50.
ESSAY REQUIREMENTS
A handwritten essay/personal statement of success consisting of a minimum of 500 words describing educational goals and career objectives must be submitted with the scholarship application. All scholarship applicants must be admitted to the university by February 15.
All scholarship recipients must complete an application for financial aid.
THE UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THE
CRITERIA AS IT DEEMS APPROPRIATE