2024 Alabama Scholarships

Alabama is not immune from the nationwide trend of rising tuition costs. The average tuition for Alabama universities is a whopping $9,547.00 and the total cost of attendance is $25,542.00. 51% of student graduates in Alabama graduate with an average debt load of $29,469.00. That’s why hundreds of thousands of students in Alabama turn either to scholarships or student loans.

These AL scholarships are available for men, women and a variety of students in Alabama, and any Alabama resident regardless of their interests or background. Alabama scholarships are available for college students, for adults going back to school, and all types of AL students or AL residents, and especially targeted to help middle class families afford a top-of-the-line education. The best part about these scholarships is they are easy (many require nothing more than filling out a simple form) and they don’t need to be paid back!

While some scholarships are easy and can be completed in under 30 seconds, others require more upfront information. We’ve marked easy scholarships with a little “Easy Apply” so you can prioritize them. This is the complete list of the best scholarships for Alabama residents.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for AL residents?

There are 528 scholarships totaling $1,300,193.00 available to Alabama residents. You can easily browse through all 528 scholarships below.

How many scholarships are available for moms and single moms in Alabama?

Moms in Alabama are eligible for all the same scholarships as AL residents. Therefore, the 528 scholarships worth $1,300,193.00 mentioned above is also available to moms and single moms. In addition, however, you can check out additional scholarships for moms, which have been provided exclusively for moms and single moms, and you can find from the main scholarship search engine page.

How many scholarships are available for college students in Alabama?

528 scholarships worth $1,300,193.00 are available for college students in AL. In addition, we encourage current college students in Alabama to check scholarships by school and, specifically, colleges in Alabama for more options. Here are links for scholarships at the 20 largest colleges in Alabama:

Amridge University
Alabama State University
Athens State University
Auburn University at Montgomery
Faulkner University
Huntingdon College
Judson College
Miles College
Talladega College
Tuskegee University
Albany State University

How many scholarships are available for high school seniors in Alabama?

528 scholarships totaling $1,300,193.00 are available for high school seniors in AL. In addition, we encourage current high school students to check out more from the scholarship search engine.

Do I need to be a resident of AL to apply to these scholarships?

Our scholarship search automatically returns scholarships by all different types of requirements. The below scholarships are either explicitly available for Alabama residents, or they do not require specific state residency at all and are therefore available to AL students and residents, as well as others across the country.

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Presidential Scholarship ($1,500)
Sponsor:
University of South Alabama (USA)
Applicant must have a minimum composite ACT score of 27 or comparable SAT I score and minimum 3.5 GPA as computed by the Office of Admissions.
Deadline:
February 1
$1,500.00
Presidential Scholarship ($3,000)
Sponsor:
University of South Alabama (USA)
Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA as computed by the Office of Admissions and a composite ACT score of 30 or SAT I equivalent.
Deadline:
February 1
$3,000.00
Presidential Scholarship ($4,000)
Sponsor:
University of South Alabama (USA)
Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA as computed by the Office of Admissions and a minimum composite ACT score of 33 or SAT I equivalent.
Deadline:
December 1
$4,000.00
Junior College Transfer Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of South Alabama (USA)
Applicant must have a satisfactory minimum cumulative GPA.
Deadline:
May 1
$1,000.00
UA Scholar
Sponsor:
University of Alabama
Applicant must be an out-of=state first-time freshman student with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and minimum composite ACT score between 30 and 31 (combined SAT Reasoning score between 1330 and 1390).
Deadline:
December 1
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America's Junior Miss
Sponsor:
America's Junior Miss
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, a high school senior, have never been married, and be a legal resident of the district or state she represents. Selection is based upon panel evaluation (30%), scholastic achievement (20%), creative and performing arts (20%), fitness (15%), and poise (15%).
Deadline:
None
$30,000.00
In-State Presidential Scholar
Sponsor:
University of Alabama
Applicant must be an in-state first-time freshman with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and minimum composite ACT score between 30 and 36 (combined SAT Reasoning score between 1330 and 1600).
Deadline:
December 1
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Crimson Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Alabama
Applicant must be an entering freshman student with a minimum 3.8 GPA, composite ACT score of 32 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 1400), and rank in top 2% of senior class.
Deadline:
January 15
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Gorgas Foundation Inc. Scholarship
Sponsor:
Birmingham-Southern College
Awarded to the winner of the Alabama Science Competition.
Deadline:
None
$14,425.00
Sue and Sid Magnes Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of South Alabama (USA)
Applicant must have a minimum composite ACT score of 21, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be a resident of Mobile County, Ala.
Deadline:
February 1
$2,000.00
CIBA/GEIGY Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of South Alabama (USA)
Applicant must be a resident of Washing County.
Deadline:
February 1
$2,500.00
Willis C. Blackburn Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of South Alabama (USA)
Applicant must be academically talented and deserving. All financial aid applicants are considered.
Deadline:
February 1
$1,500.00
Academic Scholarship
Sponsor:
Athens State University
Applicant must be an entering student who has completed enough credit hours to transfer as a junior and has taken no classes at Athens St U. Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and two letters of recommendation.
Deadline:
March 1
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