UA Rewards Early College Students With New Freshmen Scholarships

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama Early College will now offer two new freshman-year scholarship opportunities designed to reward Alabama high school students who participate in Early College and continue their academic journey as undergraduates at UA.

The Crimson Start Scholarship will award $1,500 to students who complete 17 credit hours through Early College by December of their senior year of high school with a minimum 2.75 UA GPA and enroll as full-time freshmen at The University of Alabama.

The Capstone Start Scholarship offers a higher tier of support, awarding $3,000 to students who complete 24 credit hours through Early College by December of their senior year with at least a 2.75 UA GPA and matriculate to UA.

Either scholarship is stackable with other University scholarships up to the cost of tuition, making them a valuable opportunity for students to maximize their financial aid while jumpstarting their college careers.

"These scholarships recognize the hard work and commitment of our Early College students," Lynette Campos, director of UA Early College, said. "By earning UA credit while still in high school, these students demonstrate drive and determination, and we are proud to invest in their success as they continue at The University of Alabama."

UA Early College allows motivated high school students to take courses taught by University of Alabama faculty online or on campus, giving them the opportunity to earn college credit and experience UA academics before graduating high school.

For more information about UA Early College and these new scholarship opportunities, visit earlycollege.ua.edu.