Scholarships

Making a UNA Education More Affordable

At the University of North Alabama, we believe cost should never stand in the way of opportunity. Through a wide range of scholarships, grants, and financial aid resources, UNA helps students reduce the cost of attendance and focus on achieving their academic goals. In fact, a significant percentage of incoming students receive institutional scholarship support each year, helping make a UNA education both accessible and affordable.

Explore Scholarship Opportunities 

Scholarships are available for students at every stage of their educational journey. Whether you’re an incoming freshman, transfer student, graduate student, military-affiliated student, or member of the Honors College, UNA offers funding opportunities designed to recognize achievement and support student success. In addition to university scholarships, students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA and explore endowed and departmental awards that may further reduce educational costs.

Find the Scholarship That’s Right for You

Scholarships come in many forms, from academic merit awards and Honors College scholarships to endowed scholarships and specialized opportunities offered across campus. Explore the resources below to learn more about eligibility requirements, application processes, and funding opportunities available at UNA.

Freshman Scholarships

Explore merit-based scholarship opportunities available to incoming first-year students and learn how academic achievement can help reduce the cost of attendance.

Honors College Scholarships

Students admitted to the Delores and Weldon Cole Honors College may qualify for tuition scholarships, housing awards, experiential learning funding, and additional scholarship opportunities.

Endowed Scholarships

Discover privately funded scholarship opportunities created by generous donors to support UNA students across a variety of academic disciplines and interests.

Financial Aid Resources

Learn how scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities can work together to help fund your education.

Questions about scholarships or financial aid? Our Student Financial Aid team can help you understand available opportunities and guide you through the application process. [UNA need link]