Each academic year, the National Alumni Association awards approximately $2.5 million in scholarship assistance to 900 UA students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The following is a brief description of the scholarships currently awarded through the Association.

CRIMSON SCHOLARSHIP -- four-year Academic Elite scholarship that pays an amount equal to the cost of tuition, an annual housing allowance, book grant, and educational enrichment allowance; awarded to entering freshmen; minimum 32 ACT (1400 SAT), 3.8 GPA, top 2% of senior class, and extensive leadership

ALUMNI HONORS SCHOLARSHIP -- four-year scholarship for an amount equal to in-state tuition plus an annual $2,000 housing allowance; awarded to entering freshmen; minimum 30 ACT (1320 SAT) and 3.5 GPA

ALUMNI LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP -- freshman year only award for an amount equal to the cost of in-state tuition; awarded to entering freshmen; demonstrated leadership, volunteerism, community activity; minimum 24 ACT (1090 SAT) and 3.0 GPA

ALUMNI HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP -- available to entering freshmen whose parent or grandparent holds a degree from The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama and who have contributed to the National Alumni Association for three of the past five years; value is equal to 10% of the cost of tuition

ALUMNI SCHOLAR AWARD -- $4,000 scholarship paid over four-years of undergraduate study available to entering freshmen whose parent or grandparent holds a degree from The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama and who are current active members of the National Alumni Association; minimum 25 ACT (1130 SAT); funded by The University and managed by the Alumni Association.

ALUMNI COMMUNITY COLLEGE HONORS SCHOLARSHIP -- two-year scholarship that pays $1,500 plus a $300 book grant each academic year; awarded to students transferring from a two-year community college with sufficient hours to be classified as a UA junior; based upon leadership and academic achievement at the community college level; minimum 3.5 community college GPA

ALUMNI CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP -- one-year up to four-year scholarships for variable amounts dependent upon available endowment earnings; awarded to entering freshmen, transfer students, or current full-time UA undergraduate or graduate students based upon academic achievement, leadership skills, and/or financial need

ACADEMIC WALK-ON SCHOLARSHIP -- up to two-year scholarships that pay minimum $1,500 each academic year; awarded to full-time UA undergraduate students who have completed at least three semesters on campus and who entered UA as non-scholarship holders or recipients of minimal value awards; minimum cumulative UA 3.5 (or 3.8) grade point average required

GENERAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS -- established by individuals, organizations, or businesses; one-year up to four-year scholarships of variable amounts dependent upon available endowment earnings; typically awarded to entering freshmen based upon academic achievement, leadership skills, and/or financial need

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE -- The National Alumni Association currently assists Undergraduate Admissions by providing monetary support for National Merit/Achievement/Hispanic Scholarships and Presidential Scholarships. The Association also awards scholarships and fellowships to UA graduate students either by direct funding or through the Graduate Education Endowment funded by proceeds from the sale of UA collegiate license tags.

The application and selection process for graduate scholarhsips is coordinated by The Graduate School. Please contact them at 205/348-5921.

Alumni Heritage Scholarship

THREEFOLD PURPOSE:

Recruit children and grandchildren of graduates of The University of Alabama
Send a clear signal to UA graduates that "we want your children"
Provide a tangible Alumni Association membership benefit for UA graduates

GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS:

1. Scholarship for entering freshmen for the 2008-2009 academic year (no transfer students) who are children or grandchildren of a University of Alabama graduate.

2. For academic year 2008-2009, high school seniors must submit the UA Application for Admission and Scholarships (including all required documentation) to Undergraduate Admissions/Scholarships by the December 1, 2007 priority date. Students should check the Alumni Heritage Scholarship block in the additional information section.

3. Parent or grandparent must hold a degree (undergraduate, graduate, or law degree) from The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

4. The qualifying parent or grandparent must be an active member of the National Alumni Association for three of the past five calendar years (period beginning January 1, 2003 and ending December 31, 2007). (Parent or grandparent cannot write check for all three years in one year.)

5. The value of the award is equal to 10% of the cost of tuition (in-state or out-of-state, whichever applies) for the freshman year only.

6. The student must be enrolled in full-time on-campus courses for both the 2008 fall semester and 2009 spring semester; currently a minimum of 12 hours is considered full-time.

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Administered by:
The University of Alabama Alumni Association
P. O. Box 861928
Tuscaloosa, AL 35486-0017
Telephone: 205-348-5963 FAX: 205-348-5958
alumni.ua.edu

Alumni Scholar Award

2008-2009 Academic Year

PURPOSE:

Recruit children and grandchildren of graduates of The University of Alabama
Send a clear signal to UA graduates that "we want your children"
Enhance the academic strength of the freshman class and provide an avenue to assist in retaining UA students beyond the freshman year of enrollment

GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS:

1. $4,000 scholarship paid over four years of undergraduate study ($1,000 per academic year) for students entering as new freshmen for the 2008-2009 academic year (no transfer students) who are children or grandchildren of a University of Alabama graduate.

2. To qualify, the student must score a minimum 25 ACT or 1130 SAT and submit the UA Application for Admission and Scholarships (including all required documentation) to Undergraduate Admissions/Scholarships by the December 1, 2007 priority date. Students should check the Alumni Scholar Award block in the additional information section.

3. Parent or grandparent must hold a degree (undergraduate, graduate, or law degree) from The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

4. The qualifying parent or grandparent must be a current active member of the National Alumni Association. If the parent or grandparent is not a current active member, they may write a check payable to the "Alumni Fund" to immediately qualify the student.

5. The Alumni Scholar Award is renewable for a total of four academic years of undergraduate study (eight semesters consisting of fall and spring) provided:
1) the student maintains a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average;
2) the qualifying parent or grandparent remains an active member of the
National Alumni Association each year of the student's undergraduate career;
3) and, the student is enrolled in full-time on-campus courses each fall and spring
semester (currently a minimum of 12 hours is considered full-time).

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Administered by:
The University of Alabama Alumni Association
P. O. Box 861928
Tuscaloosa, AL 35486-0017
Telephone: 205-348-5963 FAX: 205-348-5958
alumni.ua.edu