University of Alabama Out-of-State & International Freshman Scholarships 2027

International students planning to study in the United States can reduce their tuition costs through the University of Alabama Out-of-State and International Freshman Scholarships 2027.

The awards are based mainly on academic performance and official ACT or SAT scores. Depending on your results, you could receive between $6,000 and $28,000 per year. Exceptional applicants may qualify for the Presidential Elite Scholarship, which covers full tuition and provides additional benefits.

The strongest advantage is that you do not need a separate application for the automatic merit awards. Your University of Alabama undergraduate admission application also serves as your scholarship application.

Scholarship Summary

• Country: United States
• University: The University of Alabama
• Study level: Undergraduate
• Degree: Bachelor’s degree
• Eligible applicants: Out-of-state and international freshmen
• Funding type: Partial funding or full tuition
• Award value: $6,000–$28,000 per year or full tuition
• Duration: Up to four years or eight semesters
• Study mode: Full-time and on campus
• Spring 2027 deadline: 2 November 2026
• Summer/Fall 2027 priority deadline: 4 December 2026
• Scholarship status: Open
• Application fee: $50 for international and out-of-state applicants
• Application method: University admission application

Available University of Alabama Scholarships

The university uses an applicant’s GPA and ACT or SAT score to determine the appropriate automatic merit award.

The university uses an ACT composite or SAT total score from a single test date. It does not combine your best scores from different test dates for scholarship purposes.

Is the University of Alabama Scholarship Fully Funded?

Most University of Alabama international freshman scholarships are partially funded. They provide a fixed annual amount that is applied toward your university expenses.

The Presidential Elite Scholarship offers the highest level of support. It includes:

• Tuition for up to four years or eight semesters
• First year of on-campus housing at the regular room rate
• A $1,500 annual supplemental award for four years
• A one-time $2,000 allowance for research or international study

Although Presidential Elite covers full tuition, it should not be described as a completely fully funded scholarship. Students may still need money for meals, health insurance, accommodation after the first year, books, travel and personal expenses.

International applicants should prepare a financial plan for costs not included in their scholarship.

Who Can Apply?

The scholarships are available to students entering the University of Alabama as first-time freshmen.

You should normally:

• Be applying for your first undergraduate degree
• Be an international student or an out-of-state US applicant
• Apply to study at the university’s main campus
• Have a minimum 3.50 high-school GPA
• Submit an official ACT or SAT score
• Meet the university’s undergraduate admission requirements
• Complete your application before the applicable deadline

Applicants targeting the Presidential Elite award need at least a 4.00 GPA and either a 36 ACT or 1600 SAT.

These scholarships are not intended for transfer, graduate or currently enrolled students. Separate funding opportunities apply to those applicant groups.

Are International Students Eligible?

Yes. The university publishes the same automatic scholarship names, academic requirements and award values for international and out-of-state freshmen.

International applicants must also satisfy the university’s English-language requirement and immigration documentation rules. Depending on your educational background, acceptable evidence may include an approved English-language examination or another qualification recognised by the university.

Meeting the minimum scholarship score does not replace the need to qualify for university admission.

Do You Need an ACT or SAT Score?

Yes, an official ACT or SAT score is required for automatic merit scholarship consideration.

A student may be admitted without a test score under certain admission conditions, but that does not make the student eligible for the listed automatic awards.

Students who apply without test scores may still be considered for some competitive scholarships. However, international applicants seeking a predictable merit award should submit the strongest official ACT or SAT score they can obtain.

Only scores sent by the testing organisation are considered official. If you self-report a score during admission, you must still arrange for the official result to reach the university.

Required Application Documents

International applicants should prepare the following documents:

• Completed undergraduate admission application
• Official secondary-school transcript
• Official ACT or SAT score
• Passport identification page
• English-language proficiency evidence, where required
• Certified English translations of documents issued in another language
• Financial documents required for immigration processing
• Any additional materials requested through the application portal

Students applying for competitive opportunities through the Alabama Scholarship Award Manager may be asked for further information.

How to Apply

Step 1: Check your academic results

Compare your GPA and ACT or SAT score with the scholarship table. This will help you estimate the award you may receive.

Step 2: Complete the admission application

Apply through the University of Alabama Undergraduate App or the Common App. The university charges a $50 application fee to international and out-of-state applicants for the 2027 entry terms.

Step 3: Submit your transcript

Provide an official secondary-school transcript showing the grades used to calculate your scholarship GPA.

Step 4: Send your official test score

Ask ACT or the College Board to send your score directly to the university. Do not rely only on the score entered in your application.

Step 5: Monitor your applicant portal

Check for admission updates, missing documents and scholarship notifications.

Step 6: Check for competitive scholarships

After admission, review the Alabama Scholarship Award Manager, known as ASAM. Some competitive awards require additional information or a separate application.

Application Deadlines

Students applying for Spring 2027 should submit their application, supporting documents and official test scores by 2 November 2026.

The priority deadline published for Summer and Fall 2027 scholarship consideration is 4 December 2026.

Submitting your admission application on the deadline is risky. Transcripts and test scores can take time to arrive and be processed. Try to complete your application at least two weeks early.

Applicants who miss a priority deadline may receive consideration only if scholarship funds remain available.

How Much Could the Scholarship Save You?

A student receiving the $24,000 UA Scholar award could receive as much as $96,000 over four years, provided the scholarship is renewed for the full period.

The Presidential Scholarship may be worth up to $112,000 over four years at the published annual value of $28,000.

These figures show the potential total value, not a cash payment made directly to the student. The award is normally applied to the student’s university account and remains subject to renewal and enrolment conditions.

Scholarship amounts should also be compared with the university’s complete cost of attendance. Tuition is only one part of the cost of studying in the United States.

Important Advice for International Applicants

Do not assume that receiving a partial scholarship means you can automatically afford the remaining cost.

Before accepting your offer, calculate the likely cost of:

• Remaining tuition and university fees
• On-campus accommodation
• Meal plan
• International health insurance
• Books and supplies
• Visa and SEVIS fees
• Flights and local transportation
• Personal expenses

You may also need to provide proof that you can pay the amount not covered by your scholarship before the university issues the immigration document required for your student visa.

Official Application Links

Apply through the University of Alabama undergraduate application page.

Check award values, score requirements and current instructions on the official Out-of-State and International Freshman Scholarships page.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for University of Alabama Out-of-State & International Freshman Scholarships 2027 is December 4, 2026.

Applicants should submit all required materials before this date and verify any last-minute changes through the official scholarship source.

Deadline verification: Check the official scholarship source for the latest country-, program-, university- or round-specific deadline.

Final Applicant Guidance

The University of Alabama Out-of-State and International Freshman Scholarships are attractive because their requirements are clearly published. Applicants with a 3.50 or higher GPA and a qualifying ACT or SAT score can estimate their likely award before applying.

For most students, these are partial-tuition scholarships. Only the Presidential Elite package provides full tuition, and even that award does not cover every possible cost of studying in the United States.

Apply early, submit an official test score and prepare a realistic budget for the expenses your scholarship will not cover.