Auburn University is gladly welcoming students to apply for their freshmen scholarships. The university is looking forward to helping freshmen students lessen the expenses of their higher education through its amazing scholarships. The scholarships can be availed by in-state and out-state freshmen students seeking to apply to the university. From identifying academic merit to help reduce financial burden, and educational shortcomings, these endowment opportunities have been designed with different purposes.
The scholarships being offered are merit-based and are to be availed both by summer as well as fall enrolling high school graduates. Post COVID-19, standardized test scores are not mandatory to avail of the scholarships. Incoming freshmen will be considered keeping in mind their academic excellence, community involvement, leadership qualities, etc.. The aim of the scholarships is to allow students to pursue their education without any barriers, be it because of a pandemic or any financial incapability.
Auburn University indicates excellence in every domain. The university is a public land grant university, which means, it is designated to receive the benefits of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890. Auburn university promises to maintain its traditional roots entailed in the blend of arts and applied science while updating itself with the up and coming needs of the society. The university was established in 1856 and had a total undergraduate enrollment of 29,594 spread across its 1,875 acres suburban campus.
Brief Description
For quick details, refer to the following table:
| Organization | Auburn University |
| Educational Level | Undergraduate |
| Subjects | All |
| Amount | Varies |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | Multiple |
| City | Auburn |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | United States of America |
| Application Deadline | December 1, 2020 |
| Application Fees | N/A |
| Requirement | N/A |
Who May Be Eligible
The applicants must follow the following criteria to be eligible:
- Core and average GPA of more than 50% of the university’s middle GPA
- Active participation in rigorous high school coursework
- Demonstrate academic excellence in the additional documents submitted along with the application
How to Apply
Applicants will have to fill up the scholarship application through the Auburn University Scholarship Opportunity Manager (AUSOM) in addition to the admissions application. The FAFSA must also be submitted with the school code for consideration.
Supporting Documents
- FAFSA
Benefits
The scholarships are available for residents of Alabama as well as out-of-state residents. The benefits of which are as follows:
Alabama Residents
- Spirit of Auburn Presidential Scholarship: $10,500
- Spirit of Auburn Founders Scholarship: $8,500
- Spirit of Auburn University Scholarship: $5,000
- Fearless and True Scholarships: $2,500
- All Auburn Scholarship: $1,500
Non Residents
- Academic Presidential Scholarship: $16,500
- Academic Heritage Scholarship: $15,000
- Academic Charter Scholarship: $11,000
- True Blue Scholarship: $5,500
Application Deadline
The application deadline is December 1, 2020. Early applicants will have the benefit of being considered first. Review your applications before final submission. Late and incomplete submissions will be disqualified.
