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Scholarships of Alabama State University - anna - 11-16-2017
ASU Academic Scholarships
Presidential Academic, Academic Excellence, Academic Incentive, and The Trust for Educational Excellence
These scholarships are awarded to academically qualified students based on information provided in the admission application process, without regard to financial need unless otherwise stated in criteria for the Trust for Educational Excellence.
Academic scholarships have the following provisions and requirements:
- Academic scholarships are renewable annually up to a maximum of eight (8) semesters.
- Awardees must remain enrolled full-time (enrolled in a minimum of twelve (12) hours per semester).
- Awardees must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.
- Awardees’ progress will be reviewed annually at the end of the spring semester to determine continued eligibility with the exception of the Trust for Educational Excellence.
- Academic Scholarship awards are not final until an acceptance letter signed by the University administrator (Financial Aid) and the student is on file.
PRESIDENTIAL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
The Presidential Scholarship pays full tuition, books, required fees and on-campus room and board for a maximum of eight (8) semesters for freshmen and a maximum of six (6) semesters for college transfer students.
Freshmen:
- High school applicants must have a grade point average of 3.76 or above on a 4.0 scale in academic subjects and an ACT score of 26 or above (comparable SAT score of 1240-1270 (EBR/W and Math).
- College Transfer applicants must have a grade point average of 3.76 or above on a 4.0 scale after completion of at least 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit.
- Applicants must transfer from an accredited college.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
The Academic Scholarship pays full tuition, required fees, and books for a maximum of eight (8) semesters for freshmen and a maximum of six (6) semesters for college transfer students.
Freshmen:
- High school applicants must have a minimum grade point average within the range of 3.51 – 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in academic subjects and an ACT score of 22 or above (comparable SAT score of 1100 - 1120 (EBR/W and Math).
- College transfer applicants must have a grade point average of 3.51 – 3.75 on a 4.0 scale after completion of 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit.
- Applicants must transfer from an accredited college.
ACADEMIC INCENTIVE SCHOLARSHIP
The Incentive Scholarship pays full tuition and $500 book award for a maximum of eight (8) semesters for freshmen and a maximum of six (6) semesters for college transfer students.
Freshmen:
- High school applicants must have a minimum academic grade point average within the range of 3.0 – 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in academic subjects and an ACT score of 20 (comparable SAT score of 1020-1050 (EBR/W and Math).
- College transfer applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 – 3.25 on a 4.0 scale after completion of 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit.
- Applicants must transfer from an accredited college.
BLACK AND GOLD SCHOLARSHIP
The Black and Gold Scholarship pays towards tuition, required fees and/or on-campus room and board as follows:
- $2,000 per year or
- $4,000 per year
Awardees must remain enrolled full-time (enrolled in a minimum of twelve (12) hours per semester).
Applicants must have a minimum academic grade point average 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale in academic subjects and an ACT score of 18/SAT 940-970 (EBR/W and Math)
ASU TRUST FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria and Student Status
Trust for Educational Excellence Scholarships are available for currently enrolled students, incoming freshman, and college transfers. Only one scholarship will be awarded per student per semester.Currently enrolled students: Must have a 3.0-grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
- College Transfer Student: College transfer applicants must have a grade point average of 3.26 on a 4.0 scale after completion of 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit. Applicant must transfer from an accredited college or university.
- Undergraduate Returning Students: Undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours.
- Scholarship inquiries for returning students should be made through the Financial Aid Office (New students will be considered from admission application)
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be on file
- Transcripts must be on file (for incoming freshman and transfer students only)
- Additional criteria may be requested for certain scholarships.
- Please review and include all requested items in the application packet.
For Returning Students: The scholarship application must be completed in its entirety and submitted in the application packet for returning students.
Application Deadlines for Returning Students (unless otherwise approved for acceptance by the Financial Aid Department):
> Fall Semester: by August 15
> Spring Semester: by November 15
> Summer Term: by May 15
FAFSA
All applicants must have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file.
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Additional information
Additional criteria must be met and additional items may be required based on the donor's intent. These individual scholarships' criteria are housed on the scholarship website at www.alasu.edu (hyperlink). Please review individual scholarships to determine if more criteria and additional information request is specified. All inquiries can be made through the Financial Aid Office.
Transfer Students
Based on availability and qualification, students transferring to Alabama State University for the Spring Semester with a minimum of twelve (12) transferable credit hours will be considered for scholarships.