NKU Chase Scholars Program
What is an NKU Chase Scholar?
NKU Chase Scholars are leaders who have achieved academic success and who are poised to make a positive contribution to our law school community and the legal profession. The NKU Chase Scholars Program recognizes the achievements of outstanding students and provides them financial assistance that will allow them to explore a variety of professional opportunities after graduation.
Who is eligible?
To be considered for our scholars program, you must meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Additional information considered in the award of the scholarship will be taken from the admission application file.
Diversity Scholarship Opportunities
Diversity is defined as the ability to enhance the multicultural and socioeconomic diversity at the College of Law through such characteristics as ethnicity, race, gender, age, abilities/limitations, and/or multicultural and socioeconomic background.
- John Marshall Harlan Diversity Scholarship
Receive an award ranging from $6000 to full-tuition per year in scholarship. Applicants considered for this program must demonstrate diversity and have a GPA of at least 3.00. You must submit a Diversity Statement with your NKU Chase application. - Kentucky Legal Educational Opportunity (KLEO)
KLEO is program designed to increase the number of minority, low income or educationally disadvantaged Kentuckians in Kentucky’s state supported law schools. The KLEO program was proposed by the Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice Lambert and adopted by the Kentucky Legislature. Based on availability of funding, five (5) Kentucky residents will be selected from the entering class as a KLEO fellow. Each fellow will receive $5,000 per year and will participate in a Summer Institute prior to the start of law school.
How do I apply for the Scholars Program or the Diversity opportunities?
Simply apply for admission! There is no separate application for scholarship consideration. If you wish to be considered for our diversity opportunities, be sure to send a diversity statement with your application.