Culverhouse awards scholarships every year to students of outstanding merit.

The Culverhouse College of Business scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in Culverhouse who possess a 3.0 grade point average or higher. Once an application is submitted, it cannot be viewed again. Please make sure to write down any information you need before submitting your application.
You must complete the undergraduate scholarship application by the due date to receive any type of award.

Application Guidelines

Deadlines

The priority deadline for continuing students and all new transfer students is March 1, 2024. Unless otherwise noted, Culverhouse scholarships are specific to the school. For this and other reasons, they are awarded as they become available in the spring for the following academic year. The deadline for incoming freshmen to submit a scholarship application is January 15, 2024.

Application

To be considered for Culverhouse College of Business scholarships, you must submit an undergraduate scholarship application. The application is submitted through myBama. To access the application, log in and select Admissions/Scholarships on the left side of the screen. For Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students, please click Application for Scholarships.  For Undergraduate Students, please click Current Student Scholarship Application.

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Review

Applications are reviewed by the Culverhouse College of Business Scholarship Committee after the March 1st deadline. If awarded, you will receive an email notifying you of the award with the amount.

Scholarships

Below are the criteria for each college-wide scholarship.  Please review the scholarships below to determine whether you meet the qualifications.  For departmental scholarships, please contact your major department.

Priority of consideration is given to entering full-time freshmen who enroll in the Culverhouse College of Business and whose high school academic records, college entrance test results, and character indicate a reasonable probability of success. Recipients must be in-state residents, must have scored a maximum of 25 on the ACT or an equivalent score on the SAT, and should demonstrate financial need, high moral character, love of community, and a willingness to participate in community service.

 

Priority of consideration shall be given to full-time undergraduate students who are enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business.

Priority of consideration shall be given to full-time undergraduate students who have maintained a 3.6 high school GPA and are enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business.

 

Priority is given to students enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business who show interest in international affairs with a concentration in Japan. Second priority shall be given to students enrolled in Culverhouse.

 

Priority of consideration shall be given to students who are enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business, who graduated from a high school within the state of Alabama, and whose academic records indicate scholastic success by achievement of a 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale.

 

Priority of consideration is given to students who are enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business and who are participating in the study abroad program.

 

Priority is given to undergraduate students enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business who graduated from HS in Chilton Co and have demonstrated signs of a strong work ethic, personal integrity, and leadership.

 

Priority of consideration shall be given to students enrolled full-time in the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business. Achninistration who graduated from a high school in Mobile County, Alabama, and who demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily as defined by federal guidelines.

To the extent permitted by law, preference shall be given to those students whose enrollment would further the University's compliance with its court-imposed remedial obligations to diversify its student population or whose enrollment would enhance the diversity of the University's student body. Among qualified applicants, recipients shall be selected on the basis of a good moral character, strong work ethic, and demonstrated leadership skills.

 

This fund is to award scholarships to deserving full-time undergraduate students in the Culverhouse College of Business.

 

Fellowship is awarded to outstanding students pursuing a course of study leading to a graduate degree in the Culverhouse College of Business.

 

Priority to students enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business.  Must have at least a 3.0 GPA, financial need, background shows evidence of distinguished academic work and leader among peers.

Priority is given to full-time Undergraduate students in CBA who are 1st generation and are residents of Alabama.

Priority of consideration shall be given to students who are from Baldwin County and who intend to pursue a degree in the Culverhouse College of Business and who demonstrate financial need, however, not necessarily as defined by federal guidelines.

Priority of consideration shall be given to students who are from Baldwin County and who intend to pursue a degree in the Culverhouse College of Business and who demonstrate financial need, however, not necessarily as defined by federal guidelines.

Priority of consideration shall be given to full time students in CBA and who demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines. Apply here.

Priority of consideration shall be given to first-generation college students who are enrolled as undergraduates in the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration, who graduated from high schools in Jefferson and Shelby County, Alabama, and who maintain the grade point average required by the College. It is the donor’s desire that recipients possess leadership qualities and a strong work ethic and are well-rounded as demonstrated by their involvement in on and off campus extracurricular activities.

Priority of consideration shall be given to juniors and seniors majoring in information technology disciplines, which includes MIS, and CS who possess a minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and who have demonstrated commitment to their information courses.  Recipients shall demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines, and possess an unmet need equal or greater than the award amount. Apply here.

Priority of consideration shall be given to undergraduate students enrolled in CBA.

Priority of consideration shall be given to full time students in CBA who demonstrate financial need although not necessarily defined by federal guidelines.  First preference shall be given to those who possess a strong work ethic and desire to succeed but not necessarily a high grade point average.

Priority of consideration shall be given to persons who academic records and admissions test scores indicate a high probability of outstanding academic performance.

Priority of consideration shall be given to physically challenged students who are residents of Alabama and who are enrolled in degree programs in CBA.

Priority of consideration shall be given to physically challenged students who are residents of Alabama and who are enrolled in degree programs in CBA.

Priority of consideration shall be given to students enrolled in CBA.  It’s the donor's intent that the scholarship earnings be divided evenly between undergraduate and graduate students.

Priority of consideration shall be given to full time undergraduate female students who are enrolled in CBA, demonstrate financial need, and possess a 3.0 gpa.  The scholarship is renewable for no more than three subsequent academic years of an undergraduate's education.  The scholarship shall cover 50% of the total tuition.  It shall not cover books, room and board, or any other expenses involved in attending UA.

Priority of consideration shall be given to students enrolled full-time in the Culverhouse College of Business who are considering study abroad and immersion programs. First preference shall be given to students who have graduated from a high school in the state of Alabama. If no students meet the above criteria, second preference shall be given to students who have graduated from a high school outside of the state of Alabama. Apply here.

Priority of consideration shall be given to students enrolled full-time in the Culverhouse College of Business who are considering study abroad and immersion programs. First preference shall be given to students who have graduated from a high school in the state of Alabama. If no students meet the above criteria, second preference shall be given to students who have graduated from a high school outside of the state of Alabama.

Priority of consideration shall be given to students enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration who are pursuing business degrees but are also minoring in art history, theatre, film, or other such fields that demonstrate an interest in the cultural and creative arts. It is the donor's desire that scholarships be awarded to students who demonstrate a strong work ethic and desire to succeed but whose past academic performance was not strong enough to qualify for significant scholarship support.

Benefits students who are enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business, with preference given to those who meet one or more of the following criteria, listed in order of importance: female students who are residents of the state of Alabama, students who are members of the Alabama Forensic Council, students who have a 2.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale, and students who are involved in extracurricular activities.

Priority of consideration shall be given to full-time students in CBA.  Must be Business Honors Students.

The scholarship will benefit students who are enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration who demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines. Additional priority is given to graduates from high schools within Tarrant County, Texas. It is the donors’ desire that the endowment support a student who is not otherwise receiving multiple sources of financial support for his or her college education.

The scholarship will benefit students who are enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business and who graduated from a high school in the state of Kentucky.

First priority of consideration shall be given to students enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Commerce.

Priority of consideration shall be given to third- or fourth-year students enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration who have a concentration in data analytics and who are U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents.

Priority of consideration shall be given to full time undergraduate students enrolled in CBA who demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines.

Priority of consideration shall be given to students who are enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business who are members in good standing of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, and who exhibit strong character such as leadership, community service, and academic achievement.

The scholarship will benefit students who are enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business, who are majoring in operations management with a concentration in the transportation industry, who demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines, and who maintain a grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Priority of consideration shall be given to junior and senior level students who are enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business who have faced hardships in either their personal lives or at home and may not otherwise be able to attend college due to financial need. Among qualified applicants, the deciding factor shall be financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines. Apply here.

The scholarship will benefit sophomore, junior, or senior students who are enrolled full-time in the Culverhouse College of Business, who possess a 3.0 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale, and who demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines.

The scholarship will benefit sophomore, junior, or senior students who are enrolled full-time in the Culverhouse College of Business, part of the cyber security program, who possess a 3.2 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale, and who demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines. Apply here.

This scholarship will benefit students who are enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business.

The scholarship will benefit students who are enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business, possess a 3.0 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale and who demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines.

Priority of consideration shall be given to students enrolled in CBA who possess at least a 3.0 gpa and who demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines.

Priority of consideration shall be given to full time first-generation students enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business who graduated from a high school in the state of Alabama, and demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines. To remain eligible, freshmen recipients must maintain at least a 2.8 grade point average and sophomore, juniors, and seniors must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. 

Priority of consideration shall be given to students who graduated from Sylvania High School in Sylvania, Alabama, are enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business, whose parent or guardian is an employee of Regions Bank and who demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines. Second priority of consideration shall be given to students who graduated from a high school in DeKalb County, Alabama, are enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business, whose parent or guardian is an employee of Regions Bank and who demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines. Third priority of consideration shall be given to students who graduated from a high school in Alabama, are enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business, whose parent or guardian is an employee of Regions Bank and who demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines.

The scholarship shall benefit junior or senior level students enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business who have faced hardships in either their personal lives or at home and may not otherwise be able to attend college due to financial need. Among qualified applicants, the deciding factor shall be financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines.

The scholarship shall benefit students enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business who demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily defined as federal guidelines. It is the donor’s intent that the endowment earnings support students who faced hardships in either their personal lives or at home and may not otherwise be able to attend college due to financial need.

The scholarship will benefit junior- or senior-level students enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business who hold a president or vice president position in a student organization, with preference going to those who hold a president or vice president position in a sorority or fraternity registered with the Office of Student Involvement. 

The scholarship will benefit students enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business who graduated from a high school in Walker County, Alabama.

The scholarship will benefit students enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business who demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines.

The scholarship will benefit students enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business.

To the extent permitted by law, the scholarship will benefit in-state students enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business who are from the region of Alabama including, but not limited to, the counties of Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Choctaw, Crenshaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Russell, Sumter, and Wilcox who demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines, and whose enrollment would enhance the diversity of the College’s student population, thereby improving the quality of the College’s educational experience and product. To the extent permitted by law, second priority of consideration shall be given to in-state students who demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines, and whose enrollment would enhance the diversity of the College’s student population, thereby improving the quality of the College’s educational experience and product.

The scholarship will benefit students who are enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business and demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines.

To the extent permitted by law, priority of consideration shall be given to freshmen enrolled full-time in the Culverhouse College of Business who have worked in the LGBTQ+ community or have an interest in LGBTQ+ issues or promote and advocate for the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals, and whose enrollment would enhance the diversity of the University’s student population, thereby improving the quality of the University’s educational experience and product, who demonstrate high academic performance and leadership skills, and who demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines. Apply here.

The scholarship will benefit students enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business and majoring in finance, who exhibit high moral character and servant leadership. The scholarship is renewable through graduate school if the recipient pursues a master’s degree in the Culverhouse College of Business. Apply here.

The scholarship will benefit junior or senior level students enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business who possess a 3.5 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale and demonstrate financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines. 

First priority of consideration shall be given to graduate or undergraduate students who are enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business (the “College”) who have a parent that works for an Anderson family company. If no qualified applicants meet the criteria in the first priority of consideration, second priority of consideration shall be given to graduate or undergraduate students enrolled in the College who are single parents. If no qualified applicants meet the criteria in the first or second priority of consideration, third priority of consideration shall be given to graduate or undergraduate students enrolled in the College who are currently or previously employed. The scholarships shall not exceed the full cost of tuition, books and fees. The scholarships may be renewable annually until graduation from the College as long as the student has satisfactory academic performance. If there are no qualified applicants who meet these criteria, the College may award scholarships, not to exceed the full costs of tuition, books and fees, to other applicants enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business.

Priority given to deserving students enrolled full-time in the Culverhouse College of Business.

Priority of consideration shall be given to students enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration who are members of the Women's Initiative Program.

First priority shall be given to full time undergraduate students with majors in the Culverhouse College of Business who are from Decatur High School in Decatur AL.  Second priority shall be given to CBA majors from Morgan County AL.

Priority of consideration shall be given to students who are enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business with the greatest current need for scholarships, as determined by the Dean of the College. 

Priority of consideration is given to up to two junior or senior students each academic year who are enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business, and to the extent permitted by law, whose enrollment would enhance the diversity of the College’s student population, thereby improving the quality of the College’s educational experience and product. It is the Donor Representative’s intent that scholarship recipients be selected on the basis of scholarship, leadership criteria, and potential for success, but have faced hardships in either their personal lives or at home and may not otherwise be able to attend college due to financial need. The scholarship may be renewable for each of the subsequent years of a recipient’s undergraduate education provided the recipient remains enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business, maintains at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and provided the scholarship committee deems the recipient’s performance and academic progress satisfactory.

Award to deserving graduate or undergraduate students on the basis of academic excellence who are majoring in one of the academic programs offered by the College of Commerce and Business Administration.

Priority of consideration shall be given to full time students enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business.

Priority of consideration shall be given to Korean graduate students who intend to pursue a master's or doctoral degree in the College of Business and specializing in the field of insurance or finance.  Recipients shall be designated as the Yong Ho Shin Scholars in honor of the founder of the Daehan Kyoyuk Insurance Company, Ltd.

Priority of consideration shall be given to juniors, seniors, and master's students enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business who are concentrating in the field of real estate, reside in the state of Alabama and possess a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.  Recipients of the award shall be known as Sanders Scholars. The scholarship may be renewable for each of the subsequent years of a recipient's undergraduate or graduate education provided the scholarship committee deems the recipient's performance and academic progress to be worthy of retention and provided the recipient remains enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Business. Apply here.


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External Scholarship Opportunities

There are billions of dollars of external scholarship money available to students of all qualifications, abilities, and interests.  Some options can be found by visiting the External Scholarships website.

Financial Aid

If you have not already done so, please complete the FAFSA and have it submitted to The University of Alabama.  Doing so, could qualify you for several aid options including grants, loans, and work study.  For more information about this option please visit the Student Financial Aid website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes there are scholarships available for freshmen and transfer students. Both can apply at their respective links below.

The priority deadline for scholarship applications from high school seniors is January 15.

 

All award letters are sent to the student’s crimson email account and will contain instructions on how to accept the awards.

Recipients are notified between March and April of each year.

Award amounts vary based on the scholarship in question. Typical awards range from $500 a semester to $1500 a semester.

Your UA GPA must meet the minimum qualifications set forth in the individual scholarship; traditionally that GPA requirement is a 3.0.

You will be on probation which requires a semester GPA of 3.0. If you are unable to meet that requirement you will lose the scholarship but are eligible to reapply the following year if grades improve.

Please be thorough when filling out your application. Set aside at least 30 minutes to complete it. List any achievements or interests that you believe help set you apart from the other applications. When in doubt add more information not less. If you have declared a specialization, please indicate in the last question on the scholarship application under 'Extenuating Circumstances.'

Contact

Lottie Pearce | Scholarship and Stewardship Coordinator

lbpearce@ua.edu
450 Alston Hall
Box 870223

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