The following is a brief description of scholarships that are awarded principally on the basis of the student’s merit or scholastic achievement. In some cases, the recipient may also be required to establish need. Further information on these and other scholarship funds is available from the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid. Unless otherwise noted, entering freshmen and junior college transfer students are automatically considered for scholarships upon admission to UAB. Currently enrolled UAB students must complete a scholarship application available in the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid. Applications are available in the late fall for the next academic year and have a February 1 deadline.
Academic Excellence Award: This renewable award, valued at $4,000 per year, is reserved for entering freshman and is based on academic achievement.
Birmingham News-Clarence B. Hanson Jr. Scholarship: This renewable award, valued at $2,500 per year, is reserved for entering freshmen who are residents of the Birmingham Metropolitan Statistical Area. The award is based on financial need and demonstrated leadership qualities.
Birmingham Racing Commission Scholarship: This renewable award, valued at $2,500 per year, is reserved for entering freshmen and is based on academic achievement.
Angelo J. Bruno Memorial Scholarship: This renewable award, value at $2,500 per year, is reserved for entering freshmen and is based on financial need.
Distinguished Alumni Scholarship: This non-renewable award for a full-time UAB student requires a GPA of 3.5 or better. Applicants must have declared a major.
Goodfellow Scholarship: This renewable award, valued at $2,000 per year, is awarded to an entering freshman from the Birmingham metropolitan area. Selection is based on academics, leadership qualities, and financial need.
Green and Gold Scholarship: This renewable award, valued at $2,000 per year, is reserved for entering freshmen and is based on academic achievement.
S. Richardson Hill Scholarship: This renewable award, valued at $1,000 or $2,000 per year, is reserved for entering freshmen. Selection is based on academic achievement and leadership ability.
HOPE (Helping Other People Excel) Scholarship: This renewable scholarship, based on financial need, is reserved for entering freshmen.
Charles W. Ireland Presidential Honors Scholarship: This renewable award, valued at $6,000 per year, is reserved for an entering freshman. Selection is based on leadership potential and character.
Crawford T. and Virginia Johnson Scholarship: This renewable award, valued at $1,000 per year, is reserved for currently enrolled UAB students from the Birmingham metropolitan area.
License to Learn Scholarship: This renewable award of $1,000 per year is reserved for a current UAB student who must be enrolled at least half time, work at least part-time, and demonstrate financial need.
McCallum Presidential Scholarship: This renewable award, valued at $10,000 per year, is reserved for an entering freshman who demonstrates outstanding academic qualifications.
Minority Presidential Scholarship: This renewable award is available to African American students who are entering freshmen. Scholarships pay tuition and fees each year with summer stipends of $1,000. Selection is based on academic achievement, strong ACT or SAT score, leadership potential, and extracurricular activities.
Dottie Monro Presidential Minority Scholarship: This renewable scholarship, valued at $2,500 per year, is for African American students who are entering freshmen.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: This renewable award, valued at $2,000 per year, is reserved for junior college transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa. The award is based on academic achievement and leadership.
Virginia and Anna Praytor Scholarship: This renewable award, valued at $2,000 per year, is reserved for entering freshmen and junior college transfers who are graduates of a Birmingham City School.
Provost’s Award: This renewable award provides $2,000 per year for students who have been designated National Merit/ Achievement/Hispanic Finalists. These awards are given in addition to any regular academic scholarships National Merit/Achievement/ Hispanic Finalists may receive at UAB.
George G. Seibels, Jr. Scholarship: This annual award is reserved for entering freshmen. The award is based on leadership potential and interest in civic affairs and public service.
UAB Faculty Women’s Club Scholarship: Scholarships are awarded to women over 25 years of age returning to complete an undergraduate degree. An essay is required.
UAB Honors Scholarship: Two-year scholarships valued at $1,500 per year are available to junior college transfer students and UAB students. High academic achievement is required.
UAB National Alumni Society Scholarship: This renewable award, valued at $1,000 per year, is reserved for entering freshmen.
Samuel Ullman Scholarship: This renewable award, valued at $1,250, is designated for an undergraduate with high academic achievement. The funds are reserved for entering freshmen and junior college transfer students whose motivation and ability give promise of outstanding future personal achievement and social contribution.
University Scholars Award: These renewable awards are reserved for entering freshmen. The merit-based awards pay tuition and fees each year.
Joseph F. Volker Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded on an annual basis to sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Applicants must have a 3.5 or higher GPA and must have shown leadership abilities.
Nellie Whitworth Flaherty and Lula McCord Whitworth Scholarship: This award is reserved for a deserving female student. Preference will be given to those students who have been or are in the work force and are returning to school to complete their education on either a part-time or full-time basis.