Transfer Scholarships
Transfer Scholarship Deadlines occur each semester:
Spring Transfers – November 1 deadline
Fall Transfers – June 1 deadline
Students are automatically awarded merit transfer scholarships based on their credit hours and GPA. Students must submit a Phi Theta Kappa letter or certificate to admissions@una.edu for additional awards.
Transfer scholarships are based on a student’s GPA from their previous institution(s). Students must be first-time transfers to qualify for a transfer scholarship**
*Students with fewer than 30 transferable credits qualify for $2,000 per year between a 2.00- 4.00 GPA
**Students who have previously transferred may qualify for a Finish discount.
Students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will qualify for an additional $1,000/year scholarship. Students must have their PTK advisor submit a letter stating that they are a member in ‘good standing’, or students can submit their Official PTK Certificate to the Office of Admissions (admissions@una.edu) by November 1, 2025 (Spring 2026) or June 1, 2026 (Fall 2026).
Endowed Scholarships
The University of North Alabama Foundation, in partnership with generous private donors, provides numerous endowed scholarships each academic year. These awards are offered through various colleges, departments, and offices across the University.
How to Apply
Students can apply by completing the General & Endowed Scholarship Application. Once the general form is submitted, applicants are automatically considered for select scholarships and may explore additional opportunities by searching for their high school, county, major, or other criteria.
The General & Endowed Scholarship Application deadline is March 2, 2026.
Admitted students committed to participation in Club Sports may be considered for a one-year scholarship. Amounts in scholarships may vary based on the Club Sport. To be considered for participation in Club Sports along with scholarship awards, students must:
- Apply for admission to UNA at una.edu/apply
- Complete the Club Sports Scholarship Application here.
For a list of Club Sports and contact information, go here.
Performance scholarships are based on a student’s talent and contributions in the specific areas of athletics, band, choral ensembles, or UNA student publications. Auditions or try-outs may be required. To be considered for Performance awards, students must apply to the University of North Alabama.
Learn more here.
Alternative Academic Scholarships
The below scholarships are not stackable with merit-based awards listed above. Instead, these awards are designed to offer high-performing students an opportunity for increased scholarship funds associated with specific majors, or flexible, non-stackable discounts that offer more flexibility for students who are not enrolled full time.
Students majoring in Accounting, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Data Analytics, Occupational Health Science, Engineering, and Engineering Technology are eligible to apply for the Scholarship of Distinction, which covers up to full cost of tuition.
Learn more about the included programs, application steps, and requirements here.
These programs provide support for Adult Learners and Transfer students who wish to complete their undergraduate degrees.
Learn more about the included programs, application steps, and requirements here. For more information regarding requirements for funding in any of these programs, please email admissions@una.edu.