Alabama A&M University

Merit scholarships

AAMU lists academic awards by GPA and ACT or SAT, from Heritage awards up to tuition (Merit) and full cost (Presidential). Awards depend on available funding.

• AAMU Presidential Scholarship

  Competitive

  Covers tuition, room, board and fees, plus a $1,000 book allowance per semester

  • GPA 3.75+
  • SAT 1310+ or ACT 28+

  Renewable: 3.50 cumulative GPA and 30 credit hours per academic year, up to 8 semesters

  Separate scholarship application; a signed contract is required.

  Cannot be combined with Merit or Heritage awards. All AAMU scholarship awards are contingent on funding.

• AAMU Merit Scholarship

  Competitive

  Covers tuition

  • GPA 3.25+
  • SAT 1130+ or ACT 23+

  Renewable: 3.10 cumulative GPA and 30 credit hours per academic year, up to 8 semesters

  Separate scholarship application; a signed contract is required.

  Cannot be combined with Presidential or Heritage awards. All AAMU scholarship awards are contingent on funding.

• AAMU Academic Recognition Scholarship (in-state)

  Competitive

  $4,000 per year

  • GPA 3.0+
  • Test-optional route available
  • State residents only

  Renewable: 2.80 cumulative GPA and 30 credit hours per academic year

  For applicants who do NOT have a qualifying SAT or ACT score. All AAMU scholarship awards are contingent on funding.

• AAMU Academic Recognition Scholarship (out-of-state)

  Competitive

  $5,000 per year

  • GPA 3.0+
  • Test-optional route available
  • Nonresidents only

  Renewable: 2.80 cumulative GPA and 30 credit hours per academic year

  For applicants who do NOT have a qualifying SAT or ACT score. All AAMU scholarship awards are contingent on funding.

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Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.

College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026