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.
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.
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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