University of West Alabama, AL
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
73%
Tuition
In-state: $8,876
Out-of-state: $16,162
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#114-#142 in Regional Universities South
Scholarships
Counselor's Award
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1060
Required Act
23
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Counselor's Award: 23-24 ACT / 1060-1120 SAT
Dean's Award
Type
Automatic
Amount
$4,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1210
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
18-23
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Dean's Award : 27-28 ACT / 1210-1270 SAT
Director's Award
Type
Automatic
Amount
$3,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1130
Required Act
25
Mid 50 ACT
18-23
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Director's Award: 25-26 ACT / 1130-1200 SAT
President's Award
Type
Automatic
Amount
$5,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1280
Required Act
29
Mid 50 ACT
18-23
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
President's Award : 29-30 ACT / 1280-1350 SAT
Trustee Excellence Award
Type
Automatic
Amount
$10,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1360
Required Act
31
Mid 50 ACT
18-23
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Trustee Excellence Award :31-36 ACT / 1360-1600 SAT
The UWA Tutwiler Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
18-23
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
The UWA Tutwiler Scholars Program seeks students who are creative, ambitious, energetic, and passionate about learning. This program is open to academically qualified students in any of UWA?s four colleges ? Business, Education, Liberal Arts, and Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Applicants to the Program will be considered based on the following criteria: (1) ACT scores?composite score of 28 or higher with a 28 or higher in one of the following areas: English, reading, science reasoning, or mathematics; (2) demonstrated leadership and academic achievement throughout high school; (3) original and creative expression of intellectual curiosity, engagement, and purpose in the application essay; and (4) strength of mentor/advisor/teacher references.
Trustee Leadership Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to $2,500
Required GPA
2
Required SAT
0
Required Act
19
Mid 50 ACT
18-23
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Trustee Leadership Award
These awards are available to entering freshmen (or transfer students with less than 24 credit hours) demonstrating outstanding leadership ability as demonstrated through high school, community, or religious activities. Students must meet unconditional admissions standards (19 or higher ACT/comparable SAT and a 2.0+ GPA). On-campus residency is required for the first two years at UWA for recipients. Activities that warrant consideration include:
SGA President, Senior Class President, or Club President
Other SGA, Class, or Club Officer position
Recognition in the Hugh O?Bryan Youth Scholarship (HOBY) program
Participation as a Distinguished Young Woman
Election as your school?s Boys or Girls State representative
Participation in the Youth Leadership Development Program
Extensive community or church service
Other leadership not listed (essay required)
Valedictorian And Salutatorian Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
2
Required SAT
0
Required Act
19
Mid 50 ACT
18-23
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Valedictorian and Salutatorian scholarships are available to students that have been recognized by their high school as one of the top two students in their graduating senior class. Students must meet unconditional admissions standards (19 or higher ACT/comparable SAT and a 2.0+ GPA). On-campus residency is required for the first two years at UWA for recipients. Must submit online UWA Scholarship Application as detailed above.
Fine Arts Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-23
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Fine Arts scholarships are awarded on the basis musical or theatrical talent as demonstrated by having received a scholarship to be a member of the UWA Scarlet Band from Tiger Land, the UWA Choir, or UWA Theatre.
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