Merit Tuition Scholarship UAH's merit tuition scholarships recognize incoming first-time freshmen (including international students) who have demonstrated superior academic achievement in high school. All merit tuition scholarships are four-year awards for fall and spring semesters, renewable each year based on full-time student status and satisfactory academic progress. No separate scholarship application is required. Students who submit an Application for Admission, official transcripts, and standardized test scores are automatically eligible for consideration. The award amount is based on GPA and the highest composite ACT and/or SAT scores from one test sitting. UAH will take the highest score from any one test sitting until July 1 of your entering year, so make sure to send your scores if you take the ACT or SAT multiple times. If your GPA increases once we receive your final transcript and it puts you in a higher scholarship bracket, we will automatically upgrade your scholarship. Please note that your final transcript and test scores must be received by the Office of Admissions no later than July 1 of your entering year for scholarship consideration. UAH Merit Tuition Scholarship Chart ALABAMA RESIDENTS AND NON-RESIDENTS Test Scores ACT 25-27 28-29 30-33 34-35 36 SAT 1200-1300 1310-1380 1390-1510 1520-1590 1600 High School GPA 4.0+ 50% 67% 100% 100% 100% * 3.50 - 3.99 40% 45% 100% 100% 100% 3.00 - 3.49 35% 35% 45% 50% 50% Charger Excellence* Charger Distinction Charger Scholar Charger Achievement *Charger Excellence award covers two years of university housing in addition to tuition This chart represents Freshman Merit Tuition Scholarship opportunities for the 2019-2020 academic year. Please note that scholarship offerings are reviewed each academic year and are subject to change. This chart represents UAH Merit Tuition scholarships as a percentage of tuition. Tuition is defined as the cost per credit hour of enrollment and does not include academic fees. Combined scholarship offers cannot exceed Cost of Attendance and usually do not exceed tuition unless otherwise specified such as on-campus housing. More About Merit Tuition Scholarships Competitive Scholarships Competitive Scholarships are made available to students through the generosity of alumni and friends of the University. Student eligibility is based on a variety of criteria including academic interests and achievements, special talents, and demonstrated leadership. The UAH Scholarship Application is used to determine eligibility for all competitive scholarships. The priority deadline for submission of this application is December 15th. With their competitive nature, new students are urged to apply soon after admission to the University. Applications received after this date will still be considered for any remaining awards after the initial selection process has been completed. Important Scholarship Dates August 1AUG 1 Competitive scholarships application available December 15DEC 15 Deadline for priority consideration of competitive scholarships (student must be admitted) January-AprilJAN - APR Competitive scholarship application review April 1APR 1 Financial Aid award letters emailed Once a competitive scholarship application has been submitted, changes can only be made by contacting the Office of Financial Aid. Discover & Apply View all competitive scholarships Apply for scholarships National Merit Awards Platinum Award of Academic Distinction Students who are selected as National Merit Finalists, National Achievement Finalists, or National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars qualify for the Platinum Award of Academic Distinction. This 4-year award is valued at full tuition (up to 18 credit hours per semester), and also includes a course fee stipend (up to $1000), an on-campus housing allowance, and a meal plan allowance. Renewal is based on satisfactory academic progress and full-time student status. Gold Award of Academic Distinction Students who are selected as National Merit or National Achievement Semi-Finalists qualify for the UAH Gold Award of Academic Distinction. This 4-year award is valued at full tuition (up to 18 credit hours per semester) and also includes a course fee stipend (up to $1000). Renewal is based on satisfactory academic progress and full-time student status. *To receive a National Merit Award, students will need to submit an official copy of the award letter from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to the Office of Financial Aid. These awards replace any UAH Merit Tuition Scholarship of equal or lesser value.