University of Alabama Transfer Presidential Scholarship
Outgoing/Transfer Students
The University of Alabama is seeking nominations for the Presidential Transfer Scholarship to be provided to outstanding Jefferson State Community College transfer students for the 2025-2026 academic year. The scholarship will cover the cost of tuition for four semesters, provided that the student adheres to the UA stewardship requirements.
To be considered, students must meet the following criteria:
- The student must have earned at least 45 transferable credit hours towards their associate degree by the completion of the fall 2024 semester.
- Complete the Jefferson State Community College Transfer Scholarship Packet, which includes the application, resume, essay, UA acceptance letter, and recommendation.
- The student must have a cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher by the completion of the fall 2024 semester.
- The student must be admitted to the University of Alabama at the time the scholarship application is submitted.
- The student cannot be a former degree seeking student from UA or any other 4-year institution.
- The student must be an Alabama resident
- A complete JSCC Transfer Scholarship Packet must be submitted by February 1, 2025. To apply, complete the JSCC Transfer Scholarship application CLICK HERE.
UAB Presidential Scholarships
Outgoing/Transfer Students
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking nominations for the UAB Presidential Scholarship to begin the 2025-2026 academic year. The scholarship will provide $6,000 per semester for four semesters (fall and spring only; $12,000 per academic year) and is renewable annually for two years provided that the student maintains a 3.0 or higher GPA.
To apply applicants must meet the following criteria:
- The student must apply and be admitted as a transfer student to UAB for the upcoming fall term by the application deadline. High school students who are enrolled in a fast-track or dual-enrollment program are not eligible.
- The student must have earned a minimum of 45 transferable credit hours by the end of the fall 2024 semester.
- Complete the Jefferson State Community College Transfer Scholarship Packet, which includes the application, resume, essay, UAB acceptance letter, and recommendation.
- The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (non-transferable coursework will not be calculated in the GPA).
- The student cannot have any 4-year institution credit. (exception: courses taken while enrolled in high school)
- The student cannot be a former degree-seeking student from UAB.
- The student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to receive this award.
- The student must be willing to assist with transfer recruitment events and efforts as a transfer ambassador for UAB. (event examples: campus tours, student panels, community college visits, Transfer Day at UAB)
- A complete JSCC Transfer Scholarship Packet must be submitted by February 1, 2025. To apply, complete the JSCC Transfer Scholarship application CLICK HERE.
Troy University– Transfer Presidential Scholarship
Troy University is seeking a nominee for the Transfer Presidential Scholarship to be provided to an outstanding Jefferson State Community College transfer student for the 2025-2026 academic year. The scholarship will provide $12,000 per academic year (tuition only) for two years, excluding summer, provided that the student adheres to the Troy University scholarship requirements. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other scholarship or tuition assistance awarded by Troy University. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2025.
To be considered, students must meet the following criteria:
- The student must have earned at least 45 hours of transferable academic credit within the Alabama Community College System.
- Complete the Jefferson State Community College transfer scholarship application, which includes a resume, essay, Troy University acceptance letter, and letter of recommendation.
- The student must have a cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher.
- The student must be admitted to Troy at the time the scholarship application is submitted.
- The student cannot be a former degree seeking student from Troy or any other 4-year institution.
- The student must be an Alabama resident.
- A complete JSCC transfer scholarship application must be submitted by March 1, 2025. To apply, CLICK HERE.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Jacksonville State University Presidential Transfer Leadership Scholarship
Outgoing/Transfer Students
Jacksonville State University is seeking a nominee for the Presidential Transfer Leadership Scholarship to be provided to an outstanding Jefferson State Community College transfer student for the 2025-2026 academic year. The scholarship will cover the cost of tuition for four semesters, excluding summer, provided that the student adheres to the Jacksonville State scholarship requirements. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2025.
To be considered, students must meet the following criteria:
- The student must have earned at least 45 transferable credit hours and have a cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher
- Complete the Jefferson State Community College Transfer Scholarship Packet, which includes the application, resume, essay, Jax State acceptance letter, and recommendation.
- The student must be admitted to Jacksonville State University at the time the scholarship application is submitted.
- The student cannot be a former degree seeking student from Jacksonville State.
- The student must be in good academic and disciplinary standing
- A complete JSCC Transfer Scholarship Packet must be submitted by March 1, 2025. To apply, complete the JSCC Transfer Scholarship application CLICK HERE.
If you have any questions, you may contact Jefferson State at [email protected] or your Jax State Transfer Admissions Counselor. For more information about Jax State, visit their Transfer Student Website.
Samford University STEM Scholars Program
Veterans, individuals with disabilities, minorities, 1st generation college students, and other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Click here for details.