Freshman International Student Academic Scholarships 

UAH recognizes new first-time freshmen who have demonstrated superior academic achievement in high school. All Freshman Academic Scholarships are four-year awards for fall and spring semesters, renewable each semester based on full-time student status and satisfactory academic progress. Scholarship consideration will be given to all first-time freshmen who are offered admission to UAH. No separate scholarship application is required.

The scholarships below indicate the amount awarded per academic year for international students seeking a F1 Visa. Please note, international students currently residing in the United Status are eligible for Freshman Out-of-State Academic Scholarships

2025-2026 Freshman International Student Academic Scholarships

  International Merit Scholarship International Super Scholar  Scholarship
Minimum GPA 3.0 - 3.49 3.5 - 4.0+
Amount Awarded $5,000 $10,000

Please note, this chart represents scholarship opportunities for the 2025-2026 academic year. Scholarship offerings are reviewed each academic year and are subject to change.

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Transfer International Student Scholarships 

International students transferring to UAH after having completing a minimum of 48 credit hours from an accredited two-year institution are eligible for transfer scholarships

Competitive Scholarships

Thanks to alumni and friends of UAH, new and current international students may seek additional scholarship assistance by applying for competitive scholarships. To begin applying for competitive scholarships, you must first be admitted to UAH. The UAH Scholarship Application is comprehensive and used to determine eligibility for all competitive scholarships. Student eligibility is based on a variety of criteria, including academic interests and achievements, special talents, and demonstrated leadership. The priority deadline for submission of this application is December 15, though applications received after this date will still be considered for any remaining awards after the initial selection process has been completed.

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