2012 Excellence Scholarships

Scholarship Deadline: Wednesday, February 1, 2012

National Merit® & National Achievement® Scholars & Finalists

Full Tuition + Room + Board + Books*


National Merit® & National Achievement® Semi-Finalists

Full Tuition + Room + Books*

To be considered for a National Merit® or National Achievement® Scholarship, a student must be unconditionally admitted to the University and submit a letter documenting his or her selection by one of these national organizations on or before February 1, 2012.


Academic Scholarships

Minimum 3.00 GPA on High School Core Curriculum

  • 33-36 ACT……….... $8,000/Year + Books*
  • 32 ACT…………….………….... $8,000/Year + Room*
  • 29-31 ACT…………………………..……… $8,000/Year
  • 28 ACT…………………………………….. $5,000/Year
  • 26-27 ACT…………………..……………. $4,000/Year
  • 25 ACT……………….…………………….. $3,000/Year

To be considered for an Academic Scholarship, a student must be unconditionally admitted to the University on or before February 1, 2012. With all academic credentials (high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores) being on record, the student will automatically be considered.

* Eligibility for a "Room" scholarship requires acceptance into the UNA Honors Program. All applicants are reviewed individually for admission and scholarships. Successful applicants for Housing Scholarships typically possess at least a 32 ACT, a 3.75 GPA or higher, and an exceptional record of achievement, leadership, and service.
For more information visit www.una.edu/honors.


Valedictorian & Salutatorian Scholarships

  • $3,600/Year
  • Minimum ACT Score of 20

To be considered for a Valedictorian or Salutatorian Scholarship, a student must be unconditionally admitted to the University and have the appropriate high school official submit a letter documenting his or her rank as first or second in the graduating class.


Leadership Scholarships

  • From $1,200/Year up to $8,000
  • Based upon a Student’s Extracurricular Activities
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA on High School Core Curriculum
  • Minimum ACT Score of 18

These competitive scholarships are awarded to students who, based upon a strong record of leadership and volunteerism in high school, have demonstrated the potential to be campus leaders at UNA. Eligible students must be unconditionally admitted to the University and submit a detailed resume of all activities performed during his or her 9-12th grade years. All documentation must be received on or before February 1, 2012. Sample resumes are available upon request.

* Full tuition for up to 16 hours per semester. Award does not include fees (including nonresident fee) or other charges.


Presidential Mentors Academy (PMA)

Must be an Alabama resident (or reside in one of the eleven Mississippi and Tennessee counties considered by UNA to be "in-state")

UNA supports opportunities for students whose racial group is underrepresented within its student body. In this spirit, the PMA provides learning experiences for incoming minority freshmen. The program combines an emphasis on academic success with financial assistance and on-campus work opportunities for students who qualify for participation. The successful candidate must possess both leadership potential and the potential to succeed in a higher education environment. Eligible students must be unconditionally admitted to the University, and must submit both a resume of high school activities and a letter of recommendation from a high school principal, counselor, or teacher on or before February 1, 2012. Interviews may be required.


Charles N. Martin, Jr., Scholarship

  • Amount of Scholarship Varies
  • Minimum 2.25 GPA on High School Core Curriculum
  • ACT Score of 18-25
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This scholarship is for students who attend high schools in Colbert, Lauderdale, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Cullman, Jackson, Marion, Morgan, Walker, or Winston Counties in Alabama; Alcorn, Benton, Itawamba, Marshall, Prentiss or Tishomingo Counties in Mississippi; or Giles, Hardin, Lawrence, McNairy, or Wayne Counties in Tennessee. In order to apply, a student must be unconditionally admitted to the University and have a letter of recommendation sent from his or her guidance counselor stating that he or she is applying for the Charles N. Martin, Jr. Scholarship and that there is a financial need. All scholarship documentation and admission materials are due on or before February 1, 2012.


Special Notes about Excellence Scholarships

  • Excellence Scholarships are renewable for 7 additional semesters, excluding summer.
  • As a rule, a student may receive no more than one UNA Excellence Scholarship.
  • To be considered for any Excellence Scholarship, an eligible student must be accepted for unconditional admission and submit all specified credentials by February 1, 2012. Late applicants can not be guaranteed an Excellence Scholarship.
  • All scholarship awards are subject to change depending on fund availability, budgetary constraints, and the size/quality of the applicant pool. No commitment should be made by any party on behalf of the University other than authorized officials in the President’s Office, Office of Student Financial Services and/or the Office of Admissions.
  • Excellence scholarships are for incoming freshmen entering UNA immediately after graduation from high school.
  • Only U.S. citizens are eligible.
  • UNA scholarship information can be found at www.una.edu/financial-aid/scholarships.html.