exceptional or outstanding in creative or performing arts.
$4,200 annually for four years
The nomination of a Thurgood Marshall Scholar will be made by the Scholarship Committee after reviewing completed application materials and credentials. The selected student will be notified of his or her nomination by the Scholarship Committee, and at that time will finalize all materials required by the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship Committee shall forward the committee's nomination to the President for final approval.
Students should apply early for the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship by submitting the credentials necessary for admission to the University and a completed Application for Scholarship no later than February 15. Eligible students will be asked to complete the Thurgood Marshall Fund Application for Scholarship the following August.
The Thurgood Marshall Scholarship is renewable annually for four years, provided the student maintains a GPA of 3.0 for the academic year. To qualify for renewal, the student must enroll for and complete a minimum of 30 semester hours each academic year.
Kentucky State University is a participating university in the United States Department of Agriculture's National Scholars Program for 1890 Land Grant Institutions. This program awards scholarships to academically talented students who wish to major in subjects in a field of study related to agriculture, food, nutrition, and natural resource sciences at an 1890 Land Grant Institution. Several programs at Kentucky State University (including programs in applied human sciences, biology, business, chemistry, computer sciences, engineering, and pre-veterinary medicine) qualify as approved disciplines for the purposes of this program. 1. Be a U.S. Citizen;
Eligibility Criteria for Initial Award
Each scholarship recipient will be awarded a full scholarship for tuition, room, board, and books. In addition, students receive a personal computer and software for use while at the University. Students are provided an initial summer orientation prior to the first year of college and must maintain a cooperative education employment status with USDA during the scholarship period.
Upon completion of the scholar's academic degree program there is an obligation of one year of service to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for each year of financial support.
Students must complete an application form and have their high school principal or teacher complete a secondary school report form. These forms are available from the USDA liaison for Land Grant Programs, Kentucky State University, or from the Office of Student Financial Aid. Completed forms are mailed to Kentucky State University according to the instructions included in the application materials.
All application materials must be post-marked no later than February 1.
Scholarships will be renewed at a 100% rate provided the student maintains full-time status in an approved discipline and a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or better. To qualify for renewal, the student must enroll for and complete a minimum of 30 semester credit hours each academic year. The total scholarship award is for no more than four years.
Art Scholarships are given to students with demonstrated talent in the visual arts who intend to major in Studio Art or Art Education.