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UAB Nursing Scholars program for Entering Freshman

The UAB Nursing Scholars Program is for academically talented high school seniors who are strongly considering a career in nursing. The UAB Nursing Scholars Program insures admission to the world-class UAB School of Nursing upon successful completion of the required undergraduate prenursing foundation and core classes. A minimum BSN Foundation GPA of 3.2 and an overall GPA of 3.0 is required for entry into the upper division nursing courses.

Qualifications

  • A high school senior with a composite ACT score of 25 or above or a composite SAT score of 1130.
  • A minimum high school grade point average of 3.25 on the academic classes required for admissions to UAB.
  • Be admitted through the UAB Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Application Process

  • Be admitted through the UAB Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
  • Complete the UAB Nursing Scholars Program application.
  • One letter of recommendation from a high school administrator, counselor or teacher describing your suitability for a career in nursing.
  • Write a one-page essay on why you have selected nursing as a career and your plans
  • A resume, outlining health care interest/experience, campus/community involvement, leadership, employment, etc.
  • Official high school transcript.
  • The School of Nursing Office of Student Affairs must receive the completed UAB Nursing Scholars Program application, recommendation, essay, official high school transcript and resume by June 30, 2008.

UAB Nursing Scholars Program Application

Selection

The composite ACT or SAT score, the applicant’s high school academic grade point average (computed on subjects required for undergraduate admission to UAB) and all additional application material will be used in the selection process for the UAB Nursing Scholars Program. A first review of the files will be done within the month of February with notification of acceptance to the UAB Nursing Scholars Program made by the second week of March.

 

Financial Aid

If you need financial support to earn a college degree, UAB can make it easy to apply for assistance. When you submit a completed financial aid application, you are considered for all aid programs for which you qualify. UAB Nursing Scholars Program applicants are encouraged to inquire about academic scholarships.

For an undergraduate admission application and admissions information, contact:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Hill University Center, Room 260

1530 3rd Avenue South

Birmingham, AL 35294-1150

Telephone: 1-800-421-8743 or (205) 934-8221

For financial aid applications and scholarship information, contact:

Office of Student Financial Aid

                                    Hill University Center, Room 317

                                    1530 3rd Avenue South

                                    Birmingham, AL 35294-1150

                                    Telephone: (205) 934-8223

 

For any questions concerning the UAB Nursing Scholars Program or the School of Nursing, contact:

Office of Student Affairs

School of Nursing

Nursing Building, Room 108

1530 3rd Avenue South

Birmingham, AL 35294-1210

Telephone: (205) 996-7130

                                    E-mail: sonstudaffrs@uab.edu

                                   

http://main.uab.edu/sites/nursing/ 

  • UAB School of Nursing
  • 205-934-5428
  • Physical Address: 1701 University Blvd.
  • Mailing Address: NB 104, 1530 3rd AVE S. BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294-1210
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