13 colleges in Alabama field an esports program we track: Auburn University, Bevill State Community College, Calhoun Community College, Faulkner University, J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College, Jacksonville State University, Northeast Alabama Community College, Reid State Community College, Samford University, Shelton State Community College, The University of Alabama, Troy University, Wallace State Community College. None publish a fixed scholarship amount, though several offer awards. The most common titles are Rocket League, Overwatch 2, Call of Duty, VALORANT. The median average net price across these schools is $14,279 per year (College Scorecard).
Jasper, AL · South · Varsity since 2024
Bevill State announced it "will be offering 10 scholarships for esports" for the program's first season (fall 2024); amounts not stated.
Tuscaloosa, AL · South · Varsity since 2021
"The esports team has scholarships available for players who demonstrate a commitment to the team"; per the coach, awarded on merit and longevity. No amounts published.
Auburn, AL · South · Club since 2018
No esports scholarships published
Tanner, AL · South · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarships published
Montgomery, AL · South · Varsity
No scholarship terms published on the sources found.
Huntsville, AL · South · Varsity since 2026
No esports scholarships published
Jacksonville, AL · South · Club
No esports scholarships published
Rainsville, AL · South · Varsity since 2022
No esports scholarships published
Evergreen, AL · South · Varsity since 2023
No current esports scholarship terms published (2022 announcement: 7 esports scholarships covering tuition, books and fees)
Birmingham, AL · South · Varsity since 2025
No esports scholarships published
Tuscaloosa, AL · South · Club since 2018
No esports scholarships published
Troy, AL · South · Club since 2024
No esports scholarships published
Hanceville, AL · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Auburn University: aid terms not published (2026-27); Bevill State Community College: aid offered · amount varies (2024-25); Calhoun Community College: aid terms not published (current page); Faulkner University: aid terms not published (undated page); J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College: aid terms not published (2026-27); Jacksonville State University: aid terms not published (2026-27); Northeast Alabama Community College: aid terms not published (current page); Reid State Community College: aid terms not published (2022-23); Samford University: aid terms not published (2026-27); Shelton State Community College: aid offered · amount varies (2024-25); The University of Alabama: aid terms not published (2026-27); Troy University: aid terms not published (2026-27); Wallace State Community College: aid terms not published (current page).
Rocket League (6 schools), Overwatch 2 (5 schools), Call of Duty (4 schools), VALORANT (3 schools), League of Legends (3 schools), Marvel Rivals (3 schools), Fortnite (3 schools), Rainbow Six Siege (2 schools), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2 schools), Counter-Strike 2 (2 schools), Hearthstone (1 school), Street Fighter 6 (1 school), Apex Legends (1 school).
By average annual net price, Reid State Community College is the lowest of the programs we track in Alabama at $1,739 per year.