| Scholarships are distinct from all other forms of financial assistance in that they are generally granted to students with high academic averages and achievement. Scholarship awards vary and cover educational expenses as outlined in the scholarships description. All students who apply for or hold academic scholarships must maintain the cumulative grade point average as stated; except where scholarships are donated allowing for less than a "B" average by the donor. Scholarships are not redeemable as cash, but are offered by the College for the specific purpose of application toward the student’s direct educational costs.
Institutional Scholarships are awarded as supplementary funds, applied to the student’s indebtedness after all other assistance has been determined. All Institutional Scholarship funds that are in excess of the student’s direct academic expense will revert to the College’s Institutional Scholarship Fund for allocation to other needy students. All scholarship recipients must have on file at the Financial Aid Office a processed copy of the Federal Pell Grant (SAR/ISIR).
INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS:
President’s Scholarship
Students who qualify must have a cumulative GPA of 3.70 or better and a SAT score of 1000 or an ACT Composite of at least 22. This award covers tuition, comprehensive fee, and room and board for residential students. The amount of this award may vary depending on the student’s aid from other sources. This scholarship is renewable for three years with the maintenance of a 3.50 cumulative GPA and a minimum of 15 hours per semester.
Dean’s Scholarship — A
Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.20 and a minimum SAT score of 950 or an ACT score of 20/21. This award is for $2,000.00 and is renewable for three years with the maintenance of a 3.20 cumulative GPA and a minimum of 15 hours per semester. The amount of this award may vary depending on the student’s aid from other sources.
Dean’s Scholarship — B
Students must have a cumulative GPA 3.00 and a SAT score of 850 or an ACT of 18/19. This award is for $1,000.00 and is renewable for three years with the maintenance of a 3.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum of 15 hours per semester. The amount of this award may vary depending on the student’s aid from other sources.
Athletic Grant-in-Aid
The College offers Grant-in-Aid for students who are selected and are eligible to participate in the intercollegiate athletic programs. The amount of these awards may vary depending on the student’s aid from other sources. Recommendations for these Grant-in-Aid awards are made by the Athletic Director and/or Head Coach. Based on the rules and regulations of the NCAA and the SIAC, and the student’s performance in athletic competition, athletes may be considered for Grant-in-Aid renewal each year. For further information, please contact the Athletic Department, Miles College, Post Office Box 3800, Birmingham, Alabama 35208 or call (205) 929-1615.
Performance Grant-in-Aid (Band/Choir)
Several Grant-in-Aid awards are available for students whose training or ability will enable them to function effectively in the College’s Band and/or Choir. These awards vary in size. For further information please contact the Band/Choir director, Miles College, Post Office Box 3800, Birmingham, Alabama 35208 or call (205) 929-1690.
The Addie Cannon-Sloan Memorial Emergency Fund
This Emergency Loan Fund is available in memory of Mrs. Addie Cannon-Sloan, a retired teacher, civic and religious leader, and late mother of President Albert J. H. Sloan, II. Donated by the Cannon Family, this loan fund is available to students who have a valid emergency and are in need of a short-term loan. For additional information contact the Dean of Students, at Miles College.
The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship
The Birmingham Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. gives, in alternative years, scholarships of up to $3,000 to worthy students who have demonstrated character, scholarship, talent, and need for financial assistance. Recommendations for the awards are made by the Scholarship Committee and faculty members who are Deltas.
United Negro College Fund Scholarship
This is the largest scholarship fund available to prospective and continuing students at Miles College. All recipients of scholarships through this source must have a 2.5 GPA or above and must have a demonstrated need. Names of eligible recipients are submitted annually by the Financial Aid Office to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) headquarters for consideration of scholarship assistance. Selection at the UNCF office is done by a random process. Many of the scholarships offered are renewable.
New students applying for such scholarships must submit an application for admission, their academic transcripts, and SAT or ACT scores to the College. In addition, each new as well as continuing applicant must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid listing Miles College as a recipient of a copy of the report. Applicants must complete a scholarship application form which may be obtained by writing to the Miles College Student Affairs specialists or by calling (205)929-1455.
Army and Air Force ROTC College Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students enrolled in the AROTC and AFROTC programs through a cross-registration with the University of Alabama in Birmingham and Samford University respectively. These scholarships are awarded based on academic ability and leadership potential and pay full tuition, laboratory and incidental fees, reimbursement for text-books and a $100 tax-free subsistence allowance each month while on scholarship.
Special scholarship opportunities are available for pre-med students that will assume all educational expenses from the sophomore year through medical school.
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) - Birmingham Chapter
The Birmingham Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants awards a $500 scholarship each year to a junior or senior majoring in Accounting. The candidate must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and must also submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
The Johnny Morrow Memorial Book Scholarship
This book scholarship is donated by the Morrow family in memory of their late brother, Johnny Morrow, a Miles College graduate. The scholarship is given annually to two students who have a demonstrated financial need for the purchase of textbooks.
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