National Merit UAH Platinum Scholarship Students recognized as National Merit Finalists by the National Merit Scholar Corporation, and who are admitted to UAH prior to May 31, will be eligible to receive the National Merit UAH Platinum Scholarship. Students must list The University of Alabama in Huntsville as their college choice by May 31. The National Merit UAH Platinum Scholarships provides: Full tuition (up to 18 credit hours per semester), for a total of eight semesters of undergraduate coursework One year of on-campus housing at a regular room rate Course fees up to $500 per academic year A one-time $3,000 UAH led summer study-abroad allowance (This can only be utilized during a summer term.)