Scholarships

Academic Scholarships

Alabama A&M University currently offers 7 levels of academic scholarships to in-state and out-of-state students.

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  • The AAMU Presidential Scholarship

    Renewable for up to 8 semesters. Covers the cost of tuition, room, board and fees. Also includes a $1,000 book allowance per semester.

    CRITERIA

    • Applicant must have a High School GPA of 3.75 or above.
    • Applicant must have an ACT Score of 28 or above/SAT score of 1310 or above.

    RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Student  must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.50.
    • Student must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours per academic year.  Note that the academic year consist of the Fall and Spring semesters.

    2025-2026 Presidential Scholarship Application

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  • The AAMU Merit Scholarship

    Covers the cost of tuition. Renewable for up to 8 semesters.

    CRITERIA

    • Applicant must have a High School GPA of 3.25 or above.
    • Applicant must have an ACT Score of 23 or above/SAT score of 1130 or above.

    RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Student  must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.10.
    • Student must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours per academic year.  Note that the academic year consist of the Fall, Spring semesters.

    2025-2026 Merit Scholarship Application

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  • The AAMU Transfer Merit Scholarship

    Covers the cost of tuition. Renewable for up to 4 semesters.

    CRITERIA

    • Applicant must have a transfer GPA of 3.25 or above.
    • Applicant must have met all Transfer Admissions criteria.

    RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Student  must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.10.
    • Student must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours per academic year. Note that the academic year consist of the Fall and Spring semesters.

    *Contact The Office of Admissions 256-372-5250 for further details.

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  • Normalite Opportunity Scholarship

    Total annual value of $8,610.

    CRITERIA

    • Must reside outside of the state of Alabama.
    • Must be fully and unconditionally admitted as a full-time/first time freshman for the Fall 2023 semester.
    • Must have a Composite Predictive Index, (CPI) Score of 20 or higher upon acceptance. The Composite Index Score is calculated during the admissions process. (Cumulative High School GPA + *Composite ACT Score = CPI)
    • Must have paid all required enrollment and orientation fees required of entering freshmen.
    • Must have successfully completed the FAFSA, if applicable.
    • If selected for verification during the FAFSA process, must have satisfied all verification requirements before receiving this award.
    • The recipient of this award in combination with other institutional or federal aid (excluding student or parent loans) cannot result in a cash refund being awarded.
    • Recipients of this award will see this award on their account AFTER the enrollment fee is paid.

    *Composite ACT or equivalent SAT Composite score.

    RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Student  must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.80.
    • Student must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours per academic year. Note that the academic year consist of the Fall and Spring semesters.
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  • AAMU Academic Recognition Scholarship

    Total annual value of $4,000 for an In-State resident and $5,000 for an Out-of-State resident.

    CRITERIA

    • Applicant must have minimum high school GPA of 3.00 at time of acceptance
    • Applicant must NOT have qualifying SAT or ACT test score. 

    RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Student  must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.80.
    • Student must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours per academic year. Note that the academic year consist of the Fall and Spring semesters.
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  • AAMU Heritage Gold

    Total annual value of $5,000.

    CRITERIA

    • Applicant must have minimum high school GPA of 3.25 or above and ACT score of 17.

    RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Student  must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.80.
    • Student must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours per academic year. Note that the academic year consist of the Fall and Spring semesters.
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  • AAMU Heritage Silver

    Total annual value of $3,500.

    CRITERIA

    • Applicant must have minimum high school GPA of 3.0-3.24 and ACT score of 17.

    RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Student  must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.80.
    • Student must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours per academic year.   Note that the academic year consist of the Fall, Spring semesters.
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  • AAMU Heritage Bronze

    Total annual value of $1,500.

    CRITERIA

    • Applicant must have minimum high school GPA of 2.50 and ACT score of 17.
    • Applicant must be a resident of the State of Alabama.

    RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Student  must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50.
    • Student must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours per academic year.  Note that the academic year consist of the Fall and Spring semesters.
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