UAB offers scholarships for international students who wish to pursue undergraduate degree programs in the USA. The University of Alabama welcomes applications from prospective international students for the opportunity to be considered for their prestigious scholarship.
The UAB International Scholarship is a highly sought-after award with a value of US $7,500 per year. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be first-year, full-time undergraduate students who have graduated from a secondary or high school up to 2 years prior to their intended enrollment. Additionally, applicants must have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 during their secondary education.
This scholarship presents an excellent chance for talented international students to pursue higher education in the United States and receive financial support from the University of Alabama.
Scholarship Summary:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Alabama at Birmingham – USA
- Scholarships to be taken at: University of Alabama at Birmingham – USA
- Scholarship Type: Tuition award
- Scholarship Worth: $7,500
- Number of Awards: Several
- Scholarship level: Undergraduate
- Nationality: International students
Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for the UAB Scholarships for international students, candidates are required to meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Applicants must be international students.
- Students must have been admitted into an undergraduate degree program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The scholarship is available for undergraduate courses offered at the University.
- Selection is based on academic merit.
- Students must be enrolling full-time in the Honors program during the semester for which the scholarship is awarded.
- Applicants must possess a High School certificate or its equivalent.
- Candidates should demonstrate high motivation, responsibility, and the ability to work independently in a structured manner, along with possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham – USA.
- The application process is based on merit and evidence of leadership.
- English Language Requirement: Applicants need to provide evidence of meeting UAB’s minimum English language proficiency requirements.
Application Procedure:
Application Process for UAB Scholarships for International Students:
You can apply for the UAB Scholarships for international students online through one of two methods:
- Institutional Application:
- Complete the online application form.
- Pay a non-refundable $40 application fee using a credit or debit card, or apply for an application fee waiver.
- Submit your official high school transcript.
- Provide your official ACT or SAT scores. Test scores included on an official high school transcript or directly submitted from ACT or College Board are considered official for admission purposes.
- Common Application:
- Use the Common Application platform to apply.
- Pay the non-refundable $40 application fee or seek an application fee waiver.
- Submit your official high school transcript.
- Provide your official ACT or SAT scores. Official scores can be included on your high school transcript or sent directly from ACT or College Board.
UAB accepts both mailed and electronic transcripts. For mailed transcripts, use the following address. Please note that transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to be considered official: Mailing Address: University of Alabama at Birmingham Office of Undergraduate Admissions Box 99 1720 2nd Ave S Birmingham, AL 35294-4600
If transcripts are sent through secured transcript services like Parchment, eScrip, or National Student Clearinghouse, choose “University of Alabama at Birmingham” from the vendor’s dropdown menu.
