University of Alabama Presidential National Merit Scholarship

Academic Overview & Description

Elite undergraduate scholarship for National Merit Finalists providing five full years of tuition, on-campus housing, and a $3,500 annual undergraduate research stipend.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Comprehensive full package valued at over $140,000 across five undergraduate years

Tuition Rate

$0 (100% covered)

Application Fee

$0

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

National Merit Finalist designation with 3.5+ high school GPA

English Language

Satisfied via secondary schooling

Standardized Exam

PSAT / SAT qualifying score

Application Materials

UA undergraduate application and National Merit certificate

Letters of Recommendation

Automatic institutional award

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Alabama System's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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