*Awards that include room/ board will be made only to students residing in University housing.
The Academic Scholarship Program at Kentucky State University is designed to recognize and reward students who have exemplified academic excellence. Scholarships are awarded by the Admissions Office to entering students who have not completed a bachelor's degree program. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and are renewable for subsequent semesters.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
| Type | Criteria | Value | Renewal | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential | Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA; ACT Score of 26 or SAT Score of 1170 | Full tuition, room (Double), board, 1,200 book stipend, and fees annually. (Must live on campus for room/board portion) | Earn 30 non-repeated semester credit hours (fall & spring) & maintain a cumulative 3.5 GPA | Graduating high school seniors will be notified by the Office of Admissions |
| Excellence | Minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA; ACT Score of 24 or SAT Score of 1090 | Value of in-state tuition, $ 1/2 $ room (Double), and $ 1/2 $ board | Earn 30 non-repeated semester credit hours (fall & spring) & maintain a cumulative 3.2 GPA | Graduating high school seniors will be notified by the Office of Admissions |
| Thorobred | Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; ACT Score of 21 or SAT Score of 980 | Value of in-state tuition | Earn 30 non-repeated semester credit hours (fall & spring) & maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA | Graduating high school seniors will be notified by the Office of Admissions |
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR KENTUCKY RESIDENTS WHO ARE GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
| Type | Criteria | Value | Renewal | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service County\nTuition\n *Must be resident of\nAnderson, Eminence\nIndependent, Frankfort\nIndependent, Franklin, Henry, Owen, Scott, Shelby, or Woodford\ncounties | Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA | Tuition | Earn 30 non-repeated semester credit hours (fall & spring) & maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA | Graduating high school seniors will be notified by the Office of Admissions & Returning students will be notified by the Office of Financial Aid |
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