UAB International Scholarship 2026: How to Lock in $30,000 for Your U.S. Degree
Paying for a bachelor’s degree in the United States is expensive. Tuition, housing, food, and everything else add up fast — especially for international students. The good news? The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has an automatic scholarship that can take a big bite out of that cost.
The UAB International Scholarship is worth $7,500 per year. Over four years that adds up to $30,000. No separate scholarship application is required. If you meet the criteria and get admitted on time, you’re automatically considered.
Quick Facts
Detail
Info
School
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Level
First-year undergraduate
Amount
$7,500 per year (up to $30,000 total)
Duration
Up to 4 years (8 semesters)
Application
Automatic — no extra form
Key deadlines
May 1 (August/Fall intake)November 1 (January/Spring intake)
Who Qualifies?
You need to check all of these boxes:
Graduated from a high school outside the United States with at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Graduated within the last 3 years of your intended start date
Never enrolled in any college or university coursework
Currently living outside the U.S. and plan to enter on an F-1 student visa
Not receiving a full government scholarship or other external sponsorship
That’s it. The scholarship is merit-based and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis while funding lasts.
How to Get It (It’s Straightforward)
Apply for undergraduate admission to UAB as an international first-year student.
Submit your official high school transcripts (showing the 3.0+ GPA).
Provide proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, etc.).
Make sure your application is complete and you’ve been accepted by the scholarship deadline:
May 1 for August start
November 1 for January start
Once you’re admitted and meet the criteria, UAB automatically considers you for the award. No extra essays or forms needed.
Keeping the Scholarship
The $7,500 renews each year for up to four years as long as you:
Stay enrolled full-time
Maintain the required academic standing
Extra Tips
Apply early. Funding is limited and awards go out as applications are processed.
After you’re admitted, log into BSMART (UAB’s scholarship portal). You can apply for additional departmental and institutional awards that can stack with the International Scholarship.
This award only applies to direct-entry first-year students. Pathway or transfer programs have different scholarship options.
Bottom line: If you’re a strong international student who has just finished high school (or finished within the last three years) and you’re aiming for a U.S. bachelor’s degree, this is one of the cleaner automatic scholarships available. Hit the deadlines, meet the GPA, and the $30,000 can be yours without filling out another form.
Always double-check the latest details on UAB’s official scholarships page, since policies can update.
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