Have completed at least 40 semester hours of credit bearing courses or completed the Associate Degree Have a 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale)
Whitney Young, Jr. Transfer Incentive Be admitted to Kentucky State University as a transfer student from any regionally accredited college or university Have completed at least 24 semester hours of credit bearing courses Have a minimum 2.8 GPA One-time award Ranges from $500 to $1,500
A number of academic scholarships and awards are provided to students through various academic units on campus or through the Kentucky State University Foundation. Students must meet the qualifications specified by the donors of the scholarship or award. Amounts available from these scholarships and awards vary. Selection procedures for recipients vary with the scholarship or award. In some cases, a student must apply for the scholarship in order to be eligible. In other cases, the scholarship or award is a prize given to a student selected by the faculty of an academic program. Students who believe they may be eligible for one or more of these scholarships or awards should contact the Office of Financial Aid or the specified academic unit for more information on eligibility, application, deadlines, and selection procedures. A brief summary of these scholarships and awards are provided below by category.
| Type | Criteria | Value | Renewal | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Achievement *Must be a continuing student | Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA; maintain full-time hours totaling 24 hours for academic year (fall & spring) | 3.5+ ($11K) varies 3.2+ ($7,500) varies 3.0+ ($3,500) varies Annually | Students must apply annually and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 | Students will be notified by the Office of Financial Aid. |
| 4.0 Scholar Award | Term G.P.A. of 4.0 | Tuition & Fees, Room, and Board for next semester | Determined by term G.P.A. of 4.0 | Students will be notified by the Office of Financial Aid. |
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