Career & Transfer Support

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. 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.

To be consider you must:

• Have submitted your LSCC graduation application through MyLawson account.
• Submit all UA application materials by March 2, 2026.
• Have earned at least 45 transferable credit hours towards your associate degree.
• Have a 3.5 or higher cumulative transferable GPA by the end of the Fall 2025.
• Important: Students who have attended another 4-year institution after high school or who were previously degree-seeking students at UA are not eligible.

Note: Scholarship value may adjust if tuition changes.

Ready to apply?

1. An unofficial/student transcript.
2. A resume (activities, work experience, etc.)
3. A biographical letter describing your educational goals and why you'd a great fit for this scholarship.
4. Your Date of Birth and UA Campus Wide ID.

Find more information about the scholarship below

Eligibility

• Current enrollment at an Alabama community college
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Meet one of the following by Feb. 17, 2026:
  • 3.45+ transferable GPA => 48+ credit hours
  • 3.70+ transferable GPA => 42-47 credit hours

Who Is Not Eligible? High school seniors, former UAB students, students with a bachelor's degree, certificate-only or part-time program students, and students with credit from a 4-year college (unless earned in high school) are not eligible.

Application Requirements - Due February 17, 2026

• Complete 2026-2027 BSMART Application (including "Transfer Presidential Questions")
• Upload resume and at least 1 letter of recommendation
• Submit official transcript with Fall 2025 grades

Selection process: After reviewing applications, the UAB Scholarship Committee will invite select candidates for an interview. Awards are based on a holistic review of the candidate's transcript, BSMART Application, and interview review of transcript, application, and interview.

Scholarship Expectations

• Enroll full-time at UAB in Fall 2026 (minimum 12 credit hours)
• Join the UAB Transfer Student Organization
• Participate in admissions recruitment events as a Transfer Presidential Scholar