University Of South Alabama

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Mobile, AL

University Website:  www.southalabama.edu/
Apply Online:  www.southalabama.edu/departments/admissions/applytousa.html

The University of South Alabama (USA) is a public, doctoral-level university in Mobile, Alabama, USA. It was created by the Alabama Legislature in May, 1963, and replaced existing extension programs operated in Mobile by the University of Alabama.

USA is the only major public institution of higher learning on the upper Gulf Coast. With Alabama's two older universities more than 200 miles distant, the University is strategically located in the greater Mobile area, which has a population of more than a million within a 100-mile radius.

Currently, USA is divided into ten colleges and schools and includes one of Alabama's two state-supported medical schools. The university has an enrollment of about 15,000 students. To date, the University has awarded over 70,000 degrees.

USA has an annual payroll of $404 million (US), with over 5,500 employees, and is the second largest employer in Mobile, Alabama. It has remained one of Alabama's fastest growing universities for the past several years. South Alabama also has an annual economic impact of US$2 billion. South Alabama owned hospitals treat over 250,000 patients annually.

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University of South Alabama College Scholarships

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Abraham Mitchell Business Scholars Program

University of South Alabama

Up to $17,500 December 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Abraham Mitchell Business Scholars Program is available to entering freshman students at the University of South Alabama. You must have a minimum ACT score of 29 (or equivalent SAT score), have a minimum 3.5 high school GPA and plan to major in business. Preference is given to Mobile and State of Alabama residents. The program offers a...

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Abraham Mitchell Business Scholars Program

University of South Alabama

award

Up to $17,500

deadline

December 01, 2025
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Description

The Abraham Mitchell Business Scholars Program is available to entering freshman students at the University of South Alabama. You must have a minimum ACT score of 29 (or equivalent SAT score), have a minimum 3.5 high school GPA and plan to major in business. Preference is given to Mobile and State of Alabama residents. The program offers a...

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Children of Alumni Scholarship - USA

University of South Alabama

$2,500 January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Children of Alumni Scholarship is available to sophomores, juniors, and seniors at the University of South Alabama. You must have completed a minimum of 20 hours at USA with a minimum 2.5 GPA. You must also have a parent or guardian who is a dues-paying/active status USA Alumni Association member to be eligible for this award. Academics,...

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Children of Alumni Scholarship - USA

University of South Alabama

award

$2,500

deadline

January 15, 2026
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Description

The Children of Alumni Scholarship is available to sophomores, juniors, and seniors at the University of South Alabama. You must have completed a minimum of 20 hours at USA with a minimum 2.5 GPA. You must also have a parent or guardian who is a dues-paying/active status USA Alumni Association member to be eligible for this award. Academics,...

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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship - University of South Alabama

University of South Alabama

$2,500 May 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is available to entering transfer students at the University of South Alabama who are members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and have a minimum GPA of 3.5 with at least 48 earned hours from their two-year institution.

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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship - University of South Alabama

University of South Alabama

award

$2,500

deadline

May 01, 2026
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Description

The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is available to entering transfer students at the University of South Alabama who are members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and have a minimum GPA of 3.5 with at least 48 earned hours from their two-year institution.

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Sue and Sid Magnes Scholarship

University of South Alabama

$2,000 January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Sue and Sid Magnes Scholarship is available to students entering the University of South Alabama. You must be a resident of Mobile County with a minimum 3.0 GPA and minimum 20 ACT score. You must plan to major in business to be eligible for this award.

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Sue and Sid Magnes Scholarship

University of South Alabama

award

$2,000

deadline

January 15, 2026
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Description

The Sue and Sid Magnes Scholarship is available to students entering the University of South Alabama. You must be a resident of Mobile County with a minimum 3.0 GPA and minimum 20 ACT score. You must plan to major in business to be eligible for this award.

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USA Freshman Leadership Scholarship

University of South Alabama

$2,000 February 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The USA Freshman Leadership Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at the University of South Alabama. You must have a minimum ACT score of 21 or SAT score of 1060, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate leadership activities within the school and community to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students who...

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USA Freshman Leadership Scholarship

University of South Alabama

award

$2,000

deadline

February 01, 2026
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Description

The USA Freshman Leadership Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at the University of South Alabama. You must have a minimum ACT score of 21 or SAT score of 1060, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate leadership activities within the school and community to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students who...

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USA Summit Scholarship

University of South Alabama

$2,000 February 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The USA Summit Scholarship is open to incoming first-time freshman students at University of South Alabama who are valedictorians of their graduating class.

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USA Summit Scholarship

University of South Alabama

award

$2,000

deadline

February 15, 2026
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Description

The USA Summit Scholarship is open to incoming first-time freshman students at University of South Alabama who are valedictorians of their graduating class.

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USA Freshman Jaguar Achievement Scholarship

University of South Alabama

Up to $9,000 February 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The USA Freshman Jaguar Achievement Scholarship is open to incoming first-time freshman students at University of South Alabama who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are U.S. citizens/permanent residents.

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USA Freshman Jaguar Achievement Scholarship

University of South Alabama

award

Up to $9,000

deadline

February 15, 2026
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Description

The USA Freshman Jaguar Achievement Scholarship is open to incoming first-time freshman students at University of South Alabama who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are U.S. citizens/permanent residents.

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USA Freshman Admission Scholarship

University of South Alabama

Up to $8,000 February 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The USA Freshman Admission Scholarship is open to incoming first-time freshman students at University of South Alabama. You must have a minimum ACT of 21/SAT of 1060, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to be considered for this award.

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USA Freshman Admission Scholarship

University of South Alabama

award

Up to $8,000

deadline

February 15, 2026
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Description

The USA Freshman Admission Scholarship is open to incoming first-time freshman students at University of South Alabama. You must have a minimum ACT of 21/SAT of 1060, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to be considered for this award.

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Sue Houston Hanlein Scholarship

University of South Alabama

Up to $1,750 January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Sue Houston Hanlein Scholarship is available to students at the University of South Alabama. You must be enrolled in applied piano and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher to qualify for this award.

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Sue Houston Hanlein Scholarship

University of South Alabama

award

Up to $1,750

deadline

January 15, 2026
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Description

The Sue Houston Hanlein Scholarship is available to students at the University of South Alabama. You must be enrolled in applied piano and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher to qualify for this award.

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Reece and Rose Miller Endowed Scholarship

University of South Alabama

$1,500 January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Reece and Rose Miller Endowed Scholarship is available to students at the University of South Alabama. You must be an engineering major and demonstrate academic excellence and financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Reece and Rose Miller Endowed Scholarship

University of South Alabama

award

$1,500

deadline

January 15, 2026
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Description

The Reece and Rose Miller Endowed Scholarship is available to students at the University of South Alabama. You must be an engineering major and demonstrate academic excellence and financial need to be eligible for this award.

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