University of Alabama — Automatic Merit Scholarships
Tuscaloosa, Alabama · 6 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Guaranteed — published by the college
These figures come from University of Alabama's own published merit grid / scholarship page, whose wording makes the awards automatic for students who meet the criteria. Every row links to its official source and shows its verification date. Admission is not guaranteed by meeting a merit threshold.
Guaranteed automatic awards
Each award below is labelled guaranteed automatic because the college's own page explicitly says the award is automatic for students who meet the published criteria. Amounts are exact published figures.
| Award | Min GPA | Min SAT | Min ACT | $/year | 4-yr total | Residency | Deadline | Separate app? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college Out-of-state automatic merit grid, 2027 entering class. All tiers require GPA 3.50+. Presidential Elite is published as 'Tuition+' (not a dollar figure) and is not included. | 3.5 | 1420 | 32 | $28,000 | $112,000 | out-of-state | December 4, 2026 (Summer/Fall 2027 admission and scholarship deadline) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| UA Scholar Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college Out-of-state automatic merit grid, 2027 entering class. All tiers require GPA 3.50+. Presidential Elite is published as 'Tuition+' (not a dollar figure) and is not included. | 3.5 | 1360 | 30 | $24,000 | $96,000 | out-of-state | December 4, 2026 (Summer/Fall 2027 admission and scholarship deadline) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Foundation in Excellence Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college Out-of-state automatic merit grid, 2027 entering class. All tiers require GPA 3.50+. Presidential Elite is published as 'Tuition+' (not a dollar figure) and is not included. | 3.5 | 1330 | 29 | $15,000 | $60,000 | out-of-state | December 4, 2026 (Summer/Fall 2027 admission and scholarship deadline) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Collegiate Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college Out-of-state automatic merit grid, 2027 entering class. All tiers require GPA 3.50+. Presidential Elite is published as 'Tuition+' (not a dollar figure) and is not included. | 3.5 | 1300 | 28 | $10,000 | $40,000 | out-of-state | December 4, 2026 (Summer/Fall 2027 admission and scholarship deadline) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Capstone Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college Out-of-state automatic merit grid, 2027 entering class. All tiers require GPA 3.50+. Presidential Elite is published as 'Tuition+' (not a dollar figure) and is not included. | 3.5 | 1260 | 27 | $8,000 | $32,000 | out-of-state | December 4, 2026 (Summer/Fall 2027 admission and scholarship deadline) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Crimson Legends Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college Out-of-state automatic merit grid, 2027 entering class. All tiers require GPA 3.50+. Presidential Elite is published as 'Tuition+' (not a dollar figure) and is not included. | 3.5 | 1200 | 25 | $6,000 | $24,000 | out-of-state | December 4, 2026 (Summer/Fall 2027 admission and scholarship deadline) | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at University of Alabama
Computed only from this college's own published thresholds above: for each pair of adjacent tiers, the score/GPA gap to the next award and what that gap is worth. Retesting only pays if the higher tier is actually reached and the award renews — check the published conditions.
| From tier | What it takes | Next tier | $ unlocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Legends Scholarship ($6,000/yr) | +2 ACT points and +60 SAT points | Capstone Scholarship ($8,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| Capstone Scholarship ($8,000/yr) | +1 ACT points and +40 SAT points | Collegiate Scholarship ($10,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| Collegiate Scholarship ($10,000/yr) | +1 ACT points and +30 SAT points | Foundation in Excellence Scholarship ($15,000/yr) | +$5,000/yr · +$20,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| Foundation in Excellence Scholarship ($15,000/yr) | +1 ACT points and +30 SAT points | UA Scholar Scholarship ($24,000/yr) | +$9,000/yr · +$36,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| UA Scholar Scholarship ($24,000/yr) | +2 ACT points and +60 SAT points | Presidential Scholarship ($28,000/yr) | +$4,000/yr · +$16,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- GPA basis: GPA through junior year
- Test-score basis: Official scores required; superscores are not considered
- Application deadline: December 4, 2026
- Entry: Summer/Fall 2027
Automatic merit scholarships are awarded based on standardized test scores and GPA.
Questions
Does University of Alabama offer automatic merit?
Yes — the awards above are guaranteed automatic per the college's published source(s), verified 2026-11-02. Confirm current terms on the official page before applying.
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