Entering Freshman Academic Scholarships
The University of Montevallo has waived the ACT/SAT test score requirement for admission and scholarships through 2024. Students who do not submit ACT/SAT scores will not be disadvantaged in the application or scholarship review process.
Academic scholarships are awarded based on the student’s superscored ACT or SAT (OPTIONAL through 2024) and high school GPA. Entering freshmen must submit an application for admission to the University along with an official high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores by the February 1 priority deadline for consideration. After the priority date, scholarships are awarded on a funds available basis. Most scholarships are renewable for three additional years with a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA at UM along with maintaining full time status (12 hours/semester).
The information listed below is in effect beginning with the 2021-2022 academic year. For scholarship information concerning current scholarship recipients, please refer to your scholarship award letter or contact the Office of Admissions.
| Freshman Scholarships | Requirements | Award Amount |
| Montevallo Academic Leadership Scholarship | 3.0-3.49 GPA (no test score required) | $2,500 per year |
| Academic Recognition Scholarship | 24-26 ACT or 1160-1250 SAT and 3.0 GPA OR 3.5-3.99 GPA (without test scores) | $4,500 per year |
| Freshman Leadership Scholarship | 27-29 ACT or 1260-1350 SAT; 3.0 GPA OR 4.0+ GPA (without test scores) | $6,000 per year |
| Presidential Honors Scholarship | 30-36 ACT or 1360-1600 SAT and 3.0 GPA | $9,000 per year |
| Montevallo Ambassador Program Scholarship (M.A.P.S.) | 30 ACT or 1360 SAT and 3.5 GPA; Additional details below | Room, board, tuition and fees |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship | 22 ACT or 1100 SAT and 3.0 GPA | $2,000 per year |
| Out-of-State Scholarship | 3.0 GPA | In-state tuition rates |
Montevallo Ambassador Program Scholarship (M.A.P.S.)
Montevallo Ambassador Program Scholarship (M.A.P.S.) awards comprise the University’s most prestigious scholarship program. Twelve M.A.P.S. awards are given annually covering the cost of room, board, tuition and fees.
Requirements for consideration include a minimum composite ACT score of 30 (or SAT score of 1360) and minimum 3.5 high school GPA. Applicants should submit a resume, two letters of recommendation and application. Scholarships will be awarded based upon interviews granted to a select group of applicants. This scholarship is renewable with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA at UM along with maintaining full time status (12 hours/semester).
Deadline for the M.A.P.S. Scholarship: January 15
Out-of-State Scholarship
Non-resident students awarded a UM-funded scholarship based on a particular talent or ability may also receive the Out-of-State Scholarship. The award is valued at approximately $13,000 per year and puts the non-resident student at the in-state tuition rate. The Out of State Scholarship is renewable as long as the student meets the renewal criteria of the merit scholarship awarded.
Pursuant to Alabama Code 16-64-2(b)(3) and Policy 03:100, resident tuition rates may apply to those full-time, undergraduate non-resident students receiving a partial or full scholarship award in recognition of a particular talent or ability, provided such student possessed the talent or ability at the time of initial enrollment and maintains continuous scholarship eligibility at UM.
Scholarship Exclusions
The following scholarships may not be held in conjunction with one another:
- Academic Recognition Scholarship
- Alumni Honors Scholarship
- Freshman Leadership Scholarship
- Presidential Honors Scholarship
- MAPS
- Miss Alabama Scholarship
- Minority Educators Scholarship Program
- Montevallo Academic Leadership Scholarship
- President’s Scholarship in Drama
The University of Montevallo will not permit students to receive any institutional scholarship funds beyond the direct cost of attendance which includes tuition, fees, room, board, and books in a refund. This does not affect any outside sources of aid such as veteran benefits, PACT, external agency scholarships, federal grants, and loans.