General Scholarships

Criteria for General Scholarships vary and may include but not be limited to geographic location as defined by city, county, or state of residence and/or high school attended, academic achievement, and financial need. Eligible students are automatically considered for all General Scholarships for which they meet the criteria. Unless otherwise noted, recipients are selected by the Office of University Scholarships. General Scholarships are awarded competitively in early April at varying amounts for one year, and consideration does not guarantee a scholarship will be awarded.

The minimum academic requirements for consideration are as follows:

Incoming freshmen — Accepted for admission and a minimum 3.0 high school GPA

Priority consideration is given to incoming freshmen who meet the December 1 Freshman Scholarship priority deadline and have not previously been recognized with a scholarship valued at resident tuition or greater. Incoming freshmen with a test score and GPA at or above the averages of Auburn's most recent freshman class are more likely to receive an award.

Transfer students — Accepted for admission by February 1 and a minimum 3.0 transfer GPA

Priority consideration is given to transfer students who meet the February 1 application for admission deadline, have a minimum 3.5 transfer GPA, have earned a minimum of 45 transfer hours, demonstrate financial need, and have not previously been recognized with a scholarship valued at resident tuition or greater. Transfer students with the highest transfer GPAs and the greatest number of transfer hours are more likely to receive awards.

Current students — Minimum 3.0 cumulative, unadjusted Auburn GPA following fall semester

Priority consideration is given to current students who have attained a minimum 3.5 cumulative, unadjusted Auburn GPA at the conclusion of fall semester, have achieved junior class standing, demonstrate financial need, and have not previously been recognized with a scholarship valued at resident tuition or greater.

To receive consideration for need-based scholarships, students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available online beginning January 1. The FAFSA must be received by Auburn University by the financial aid priority deadline of March 1.

For a complete list of available General Scholarships, click here.

Special Consideration General Scholarships
A limited number of General Scholarships, known as Special Consideration General Scholarships, require additional documentation for consideration. Unless otherwise noted, materials required for priority consideration of these scholarships should be submitted to the Office of University Scholarships on or before February 1.

Alabama Alliance for Students with Disabilities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Annual Scholarship
Must be a student with a documented disability pursuing an undergraduate degree in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines. Requires completion of a separate application with a June 1 deadline for fall semester and December 1 deadline for spring semester. Contact the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs for more information.

Alabama Crime Victim Dependent Endowed Scholarship
Must be an Alabama resident and a dependent of a homicide victim with preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. Contact the Office of University Scholarships for acceptable documentation.

Ann Barr Honorary 4-H Club Endowed Scholarship
Must be an active participant in 4-H, demonstrate academic excellence, and demonstrate financial need. Requires a resume of 4-H activities.

Auburn Football Lettermen Club Endowed Scholarship
Preference given to students with financial need. Requires completion of a separate application with a March 1 deadline.

Auburn University Employee Dependent Children Endowed Scholarship
Must be enrolled at the Auburn University main campus and be a dependent of a full-time Auburn University employee, with preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. Requires completion of a separate application available online in January with a March 1 deadline.

Auburn Veterans Endowed Scholarship
Must be a uniformed U.S. Military service member on active duty, inactive reserves, or honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces and a current resident of Auburn, Alabama, or a dependent of a uniformed U.S. Military service member on active duty, inactive reserves, or honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces and a graduate of a high school in Lee County, Alabama. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. Incoming freshmen must have a 23 ACT score or the comparable SAT score. Requires a copy of the DD-214 Form (Report of Separation) and proof of student's legal dependency as defined by IRS code.

Jerrold "Larry" Bailey Annual Scholarship
Must be an honorably discharged veteran from the United States Armed forces. Requires a copy of the DD-214 (Report of Separation).

Robert G. and Carrie C. Dawson Endowed Scholarship for Alabama AT&T Employee Dependents
Must be a dependent of an AT&T employee and an Alabama resident with preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. Incoming freshmen must have a minimum 25 ACT or 1130 SAT score to receive consideration. Requires a copy of the employee identification badge.

J & M Bookstore Endowed Scholarship for Former Employee Dependents
Must demonstrate financial need with preference given to students who are dependents of former employees of J & M Bookstore. Requires a letter of interest including parent’s name and dates of employment with J & M Bookstore, as well as a resume of student’s school and/or community activities and work history.

Ceddrick C. Mack Memorial Beacon Leadership Endowed Scholarship
Must be an incoming freshmen who demonstrates outstanding leadership and academic excellence, with preference that fifty percent of recipients be from underrepresented groups identified by AU’s Office of Enrollment Services. Requires completion of a separate application with a February 1 deadline. Recipients are recommended to the Office of University Scholarships by the Ceddrick C. Mack Memorial Beacon Leadership Scholarship Committee. Contact the Student Government Association for more information.

Virginia K. and John R. Miller, Jr. Annual Scholarship
Must be a graduate of W.S. Neal High School or T.R. Miller High School in Brewton, AL, a dependent of a current employee with T.R. Miller Mill Company, Inc., Cedar Creek Land & Timber, Inc., or Miller Investment Group, LLC, and have declared a major in Natural Resource Management, Biosystems Engineering, Agriculture, Forestry, Business, Engineering, Nursing, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, or Marine Biology. Requires completion of a separate application, provided by the parent/guardian’s place of employment. Completed applications must be submitted to the Office of University Scholarships.

Presbyterian Home for Children Endowed Scholarship for Residents, Employees, and Employee Dependents
Must demonstrate financial need with preference given to residents of the Presbyterian Home for Children in Talladega, Alabama, as well as staff members or their children. Contact the Office of University Scholarships for acceptable documentation.

Provost Leadership Undergraduate Scholarship (PLUS)
Preference given to a student who is a first generation college student, demonstrates financial need, is an Alabama resident, and demonstrates diversity as determined by the goals of the Auburn University Strategic Diversity Plan. Requires completion of a separate application with a March 1 deadline. Recipients are selected by the Provost Leadership Undergraduate Scholarship Committee. Contact the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs for more information.

Johnny Micheal Spann Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Preference given to dependents of Auburn University graduates who were killed while serving in the line of duty, then to dependents of federal service members who were killed while serving in the line of duty, and then to dependents of Auburn University graduates who have honorably served on active federal service. Requires a copy of the front and back of the student’s Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card and a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty).

Albert L. Thomas Endowed Scholarship for Eagle Scouts
Must demonstrate academic achievement, demonstrate leadership qualities, and be an active member of the Boy Scouts of America with at least one year tenure at the time of enrollment at Auburn University. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. Requires a resume of Eagle Scout activities.

Dr. Clarence Daniel Wright Endowed Scholarship
Preference given to a student who is a veteran of a foreign war. Requires a copy of the DD-214 Form (Report of Separation) for veterans no longer on active duty. Active duty military personnel must submit a letter from his/her commander or a copy of his/her orders.

Last Updated: October 30, 2012