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The requirements of Jax State's Presidential Transfer Leadership Scholarship are as follows:

• 3.5 transfer GPA (calculated by Jax State)
• 45+ transferable hours earned at an ACCS institution (calculated by Jax State)
• Be classified at Jax State as a First-Time Transfer student for admission and scholarship purposes. This means that a student cannot have previously attended Jax State as a degree-seeking student. Students who previously enrolled at Jax State only as a dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment (Transfer Prep), or non-degree/transient student may be considered.
• Be in good academic and disciplinary standing at the community college and at Jax State, if such history exists.
• Have demonstrated ability to balance academic achievement with at least one of the following areas: campus involvement, community involvement/volunteerism, family responsibilities, scholarly achievements, or work/professional responsibilities.
• Commitment to serve as a Transfer Student Mentor (TSM) during the first year at Jacksonville State. Transfer Student Mentors will serve as a recruitment and enrollment resource to prospective transfer students from their former community college upon their enrollment at Jax State. In the second year, recipients may either continue as a TSM or choose another campus group to continue their involvement.

In order to apply, the student must meet the following criteria:

1. The student must have earned and graduated with an associate degree from Lawson State Community College before entering UA for the fall of 2026.
2. The student must have maintained at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA and have 45 hours of completed coursework.
3. The student must be admitted and submit a transfer scholarship application to UA by March 3
4. The student cannot be a former degree-seeking student from UA or any other 4-year institution. 

To qualify, the students must meet the following criteria:

1. The student must apply and be admitted as a transfer student to UAB for the upcoming fall term by February 18.  High school students who are enrolled in a fast-track or dual-enrollment program are not elibible.
2. The student must have earned a minimum of 45 transferable credit hours by the February 18 deadline.  An official transcript must be provided to UAB showing fall grades
3. The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (non-transferrable coursework will not be calculated in the GPA).
4. The student cannot have any 4-year institution credit (exception: courses taken while enrolled in high school).
5. The student cannot be a former degree-seeking student from UAB.
6. Student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to receive this award.
7. Please submit your UAB Presidential Scholarship Application packet to Ms. Haley via email at ahaley@lawsonstate.edu, requesting consideration for the award. LSCC Transcript (unoffial is acceptable). Two letters of reference. Resume-to include activies, community serive, work experience, honors and awards.

In order to apply, the student must meet the following criteria:

1. Each student must be an Alabama resident
2. Have completed at least 45 transferable credit hours with a minimum GPA of 3.5
3. The student must maintain full-time enrollment status and an institutional (TROY) GPA of 3.0.

To qualify for Alabama Advantage, a student planning to transfer in the summer or fall must:

• Be an alabama resident
• Submit your application and all supporting documents by March 2 to maximize scholarship opportunities.
• Complete the FAFSA and be eligible for a pell grant.
• Submit all financial package requirements and receive financial aid award by May 1.
• Enroll full-time with at least 12-credit hours per semester.
  • Maintain a 2.0 cumulative UA GPA, and earn at least a cumulative 67% of the total UA credit hours attempted.