Undergraduate Scholarships

The University of Alabama offers some undergraduate scholarships for students, but primarily for first-year students who have high ACT or SAT scores and good grade point averages from high school.

To apply for UA general scholarships, please see the undergraduate scholarship opportunities page.  International applicants should check the International Freshman Scholarships page and Interntional Transfer Scholarships page for more details.

Additionally, there are scholarships available from the individual schools, colleges, and departments at The University of Alabama.  Please note that an Application for Undergraduate Scholarship will automatically consider you for all eligible scholarship opportunities, including the scholarships listed in the pages below.

• Alumni Scholarships
• Arts & Sciences Scholarships
• Commerce and Business Administration – Culverhouse Undergraduate Scholarships
• Communication and Information Sciences Scholarships
• Continuing Studies Scholarships
• College of Education Undergraduate Scholarships
• Engineering Undergraduate Scholarships
• Honors College Scholarships
• Human Environmental Sciences
• Nursing Scholarships
• Social Work Scholarships

Graduate Assistantships, Fellowships, and Scholarships

Graduate students who will be pursuing a master’s or doctorate may be able to obtain an assistantship (either a graduate assistantship or teaching assistantship) that will provide either a stipend for work, a scholarship for tuition assistance or both.  Graduate student applicants must inquire with their academic department or school to find about eligibility of assistantships and selection process.  More information is available from the Graduate School Website.

Additionally, there are scholarships and fellowships available from the individual schools, colleges, and departments at The University of Alabama.

• Alumni Scholarships
• Arts & Sciences Scholarships
• Commerce and Business Administration – Manderson Graduate Scholarships
  • Master’s Programs
  • PhD Programs
• Communication and Information Sciences Scholarships
• Community Health Sciences Scholarships
• Continuing Studies Scholarships
• College of Education Graduate Scholarships
• Engineering Graduate Scholarships
• Graduate School Scholarships
• Law Scholarships
• Nursing Scholarships
• Social Work Scholarships

External Resources for Scholarships

Additional information regarding the availability of financial aid for international students can be found in the following publications and web sites:

• IIE Funding for US Study Online
• EducationUSA
• Organization of American States Rowe Fund (for citizens of Latin America and the Caribbean)
• Aga Khan Foundation Scholarships
• Institute for International Education
• AMIDEAST
• IREX (International Research and Exchange Board)
• American Councils
• Open Society Institute
• PEO International – Scholarships for Women International Students
• UNIGO – Scholarship Search Website
• Envisage – InternationalScholarships.com

Student Loans

The University of Alabama’s Student Financial Aid Office uses ELMSelect as an unbiased tool for students to compare loan products available with the lenders used most frequently by UA students in the past year.

The University of Alabama’s Student Financial Aid Office does not endorse specific lenders, receive any incentives, or have any arrangements or agreements with any lenders.  The Student Financial Aid Office will process loan requests from the lender of your choice, even if the lender does not appear on the lists on ELMSelect.

Many student loans for international students will require a U.S. co-signer or co-borrower. Some lenders offer international student loans without a co-signer/co-borrower and evaluate eligibility based on factors like academic success and career potential instead of credit history. These student loans are private loans, and you will be entering into a private agreement with the lender. The terms for these loans vary widely as do the eligibility criteria.

You (and your co-signer/co-borrower, if applicable) should carefully research the options and apply for the alternative, private loan that best suits your needs. If you wish to take out a private educational loan, you must provide any documentation requested by the sponsor of the loan and follow the application procedure that is specific to that loan.

Types of Lenders:

• Private Student Loan Companies: Many private lenders offer loans specifically to international students.
• Banks: Some banks offer student loans for international students.
• Global Loan Programs: Offer loans to students from various countries.