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Institutional Scholarships and Awards for Freshmen
For all scholarships with the "Contact" of Office of Student Financial Assistance, you just need to complete one application in order to apply. If the "Contact" is a different location, you will need to contact that location to inquire about applying for the scholarship
Achiever's Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be admitted to NKU as a first-time freshman; must have ACT composite score of 23 or above and must have maintained at least a "B" average in high school.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year excluding summer sessions. Renewable for three academic years with maintenance of cumulative grade-point average of 3.25 or higher and completion of 12 or more credit hours during each of the prior fall and spring semesters.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Music, Theatre Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be an entering freshman; must be a music or theatre major; must show excellence in performance, potential, talent or aptitude in the arts as demonstrated by audition, interview or portfolio of work; must submit letters of reference from former and present instructors.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Department of Music (859) 572-6399 or Theatre (859) 572-6362
CINSAM Scholarship
Eligibility: First-time freshmen must have an ACT score of 25 or higher: must rank in the top 25% of their graduating class: must be a math or sciece major. Continuing students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a minumum GPA in their major of 3.0.
Amount: Varies
Duration: Once academic year, excluding summer session.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Commonwealth Excellence Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be admitted to NKU as a degree-seeking first-time freshman; must have an ACT score of 24 or higher and a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, renewable for 3 additional years with the maintenance of a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher and must have earned 12 or more credit hours each semester.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Educational Diversity Housing Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.. Must be an entering freshman with a GPA of 2.0 or better.Must have evidence of academic achievements or academic promise such as transcripts, references, or ACT scores. Student must be able to demonstrate the ability to enhance the multicultural, socioeconomic, etc. atmosphere on campus. Applicants must adhere to all university policies and regulations related to university residence halls.
Amount: Full room rental fee for Kentucky or Commonwealth Hall and the 19 meals per week meal plan coverage. Recipients are responsible for the damage deposit.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions, renewable.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Educational Diversity Tuition Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. Must be an entering freshman with a GPA of 2.0 or better. Must have evidence of academic achievements or academic promise such as transcripts, references or ACT scores. Student must be able to demonstrate the ability to enhance the multicultural, socioeconomic, etc. atmosphere on campus.
Amount: Full in-state or out-of-state.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions, renewable.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Kentucky Governor's Scholars Scholarship
Eligibility: Must have participated in the Kentucky Governor's Scholars Program or the Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts. Must have an ACT composite score of 24 or higher. Must be a degree-seeking student.
Amount: Full in-state tuition.
Duration: One academic year, renewable for one academic year with the maintenance of a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher; must have earned 12 or more credit hours each semester during the prior academic year. After earning 24 credit hours, it is renewable for two academic years with maintenance of cumulative GPA of 3.25 and must have earned 12 credit hours each semester of the prior academic year.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
NKU Excellence Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be first-time freshman with a high school grade-point average of 3.0 or higher and an ACT score of 24 or higher. Must be a full-time degree seeking student.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year, renewable for 3 additional years with the maintenance of a cumulative grade-point average of 3.25 or higher and must have earned 24 credit hours in previous academic year.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
NKU Informatics Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a first-time freshman with a high school grade-point average of 3.0 or higher and an ACT score of 26 or higher. Must declare and maintain a major in the College of Informatics in the areas of Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, Business Informatics or Media Informatics. Must meet NKU''s regular admissions requirements.
Amount: $5,000 per academic year
Duration: One academic year, renewable for 3 additional years with the maintenance of a cumulative grade-point average of 3.25 or higher and must have earned 24 credit hours in previous academic year.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
NKU Math & Science Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a first-time freshman with a high school grade-point average of 3.0 or higher and an ACT score of 26 or higher. Must declare and maintain a major in Math or Science. Must meet NKU's regular admissions requirements.
Amount: $5,000 per academic year
Duration: One academic year, renewable for 3 additional years with the maintenance of a cumulative grade-point average of 3.25 or higher and must have earned 24 credit hours in the previous academic year.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Northern Kentucky University Distinguished Scholarship
Eligibility: First-time freshmen who have an ACT composite score of 29 or higher, demonstrated leadership ability and a concern for their community will be considered for this scholarship.
Amount: Tuition, room and board.
Duration: One academic year, renewable for 3 additional years with the maintenance of a cumulative grade-point average of 3.25 or higher and must have earned 12 or more credit hours each semester, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Part-time Student Award
Eligibility: Must be a degree-seeking first-time freshman with an ACT composite score of 20 or higher. Must be enrolled only part-time.
Amount: Six credit hours at in-state rates.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Presidential Scholarship
Eligibility: First-time freshmen who have an ACT composite score of 26 or higher will be considered for tuition; two tuition awards given to outstanding graduates of Maysville Community College and one tuition award given to an outstanding graduate of each of the remaining Kentucky Community College Branches of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System with a minimum GPA of 3.25.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, renewable for 3 additional years (1 for community colleges) with the maintenance of a cumulative grade-point average of 3.25 or higher, and must have earned 12 or more credit hours each semester, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
CONTINUING STUDENT
Art, Music, Theatre Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be an undergraduate art, music or theatre major; must demonstrate excellence in performance, potential, talent or aptitude in the arts as demonstrated by audition, interview or portfolio of work; must submit letters of reference from former and present instructors.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Department of Art (859) 572-5421, Music (859) 572-6399, Theatre (859) 572-6362
CINSAM Scholarship
Eligibility: First-time freshmen must have an ACT score of 25 or higher: must rank in the top 25% of their graduating class: must be a math or science major. Continuing students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a minimum GPA in their major of 3.0.
Amount:Varies
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer session
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Dean's Scholarship
Eligibility: Must have completed 60 credit hours, of which 30 hours must have been completed at NKU; must have a declared major with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50.
Amount: In-state tuition.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
KCTCS Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be first-time NKU student transfering from a Kentucky Community Technical College, must be academically eligible to return to the institution previously attended and have earned a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, and be a resident of Kentucky.
Amount: $2,000 per academic year
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions. Renewable for 6 consecutive semesters provided they meet renewal criteria.
Contact: Office of Admissions (859)572-5220
Part-time Student Award
Eligibility: Must be a sophomore, junior or senior degree-seeking student with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. Must be enrolled only part-time.
Amount: Six credit hours at in-state rates.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Undergraduate Academic Housing Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a sophomore, junior or senior student with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. Consideration will be given to geographical location of applicant's permanent address.
Amount: Housing fee for Kentucky or Commonwealth Hall and 19-meal plan.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Statutory Scholarships/Awards
Donovan Senior Citizen Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a Kentucky resident 65 years of age or older.
Amount: Tuition.
Duration: Unlimited.
Contact: Office of Admissions (859) 572-5220
Fireman's Dependent Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a dependent or spouse of a permanently disabled or deceased Kentucky resident firefighter.
Amount: In-state tuition.
Duration: To age 23 (for children), completion of degree or certification, or 36 months of attendance, whichever comes first, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Kentucky Foster and Adopted Children Tuition Waiver
Eligibility: Must be a degree-seeking student and maintain satisfactory progress. Must be currently placed in foster care or was in foster care prior to being adopted; or was in the custody of the Cabinet for Families and Children or the Department of Juvenile Justice on his/her 18th birthday. Student must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Student must enter school no later than four years after the date of graduation from high school.
Amount: In-state tuition.
Duration: Five years after admittance to school if satisfactory progress is maintained.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Kentucky Retirement Dependent Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a dependent of an employee participating in a state-administered retirement system who died as a result of a duty-related injury.
Amount: Tuition.
Duration: To age 23 (for children), completion of degree or certification or 36 months of attendance, whichever comes first, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Policeman's Dependent Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a dependent or spouse of a permanently disabled or deceased Kentucky resident police officer.
Amount: In-state tuition.
Duration: To age 23 (for children), completion of degree or certification, or 36 months of attendance, whichever comes first, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Veteran's Dependent Scholarship (505)
Eligibility: Must be a dependent of a service person killed while in service or who died as a result of a service-connected disability.
Amount: Tuition.
Duration: Unlimited.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Veteran's' Dependents Scholarship (507)
Eligibility: Must be a dependent of a service person who has wartime service or died while on active duty regardless of wartime service or who died as a result of a service-connected disability acquired while on active duty and was a resident of Kentucky at the time of death.
Amount: Tuition.
Duration: To age 23 (for children), completion of degree or certificate, or 36 months of attendance, whichever comes first.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Veterans' Dependent Scholarship (515)
Eligibility: Must be a dependent of a permanently disabled national guardsman, war veteran, prisoner of war, or service person missing in action.
Amount: Tuition.
Duration: To age 23 (for children), completion of degree or certification, or 36 months of attendance, whichever comes first, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Donor/Agency Scholarships/Awards
ACNielsen BASES Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a full-time student majoring in marketing; must have a munimum GPA of 3.0.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
A.D. Albright Honors Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a sophomore or junior enrolled in the NKU Honors Program.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Dr. Thomas Zaniello, Honors Program (859) 572-5530
A.D. Albright Staff Congress Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be the child of an NKU staff member.
Amount: In-state tuition.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Bill Aker Baseball Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be admitted to Northern Kentucky University and enrolled full-time; must be a student-athlete participant of the Northern Kentucky University men's baseball program; must meet NKU, Great Lakes Valley Conference and National Collegiate Athletic Association academic eligibility requirements.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year.
Contact: Intercollegiate Athletics (859) 572-5193
Alumni Family Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a child, grandchild, sibling or spouse of an NKU graduate; may be an undergraduate, graduate or law student.
Amount: In-state tuition.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
American Heritage Scholarship
Eligibility: Student must demonstrate good citizenship, knowledge of the democratic system and a commitment to community service.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
W. Michael Baker Staff Congress Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be the child or spouse of an NKU staff member.
Amount: In-state tuition for six credit hours.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Frank and Ruth Ball Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a Kentucky resident majoring in elementary education; must be a degree-seeking junior or senior at NKU; must be enrolled full time.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Merebah Bass Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a junior or senior education major with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher; must be a graduate of a high school in Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen or Pendleton County in Kentucky.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
BlueStar Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be an undergraduate or graduate student with a declared major or minor in Entrepreneurship. Undergraduate applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in the program and Graduate applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 in the program. All applicants must have two letters of recommendation from NKU facutly members.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic uear, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Bonneville International Cincinnati Community Service Scholarship
Eligibility: Must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Must demonstrate community service.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Nancy Janes Boothe Scholarship
Eligibility: Must have a commitment to service as well as a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. The service may come in the form of work in the community, in civic groups, in service organizations or in campus activities.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Burkardt Brothers Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a junior or senior majoring in mathematics; must have earned 24 credit hours in the previous academic year; must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and GPA of 3.0 in the mathematics major; must be a working student.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Speaking of Women's Health/Gloria Byrd
Eligibility: Must be admitted to NKU with a declared major in Nursing.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Archie V. & Myrtle L. Carrell Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a junior or senior management major with at least a 3.0 GPA; must show financial need.*
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Amy Lynn Casson Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a graduate of Scott High School.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Scott High School, Taylor Mill, Ky.
The Robert H. Castellini Foundation II Honors Program Scholarship for Business Majors
Eligibility: Must be accepted in the NKU Honors Program; must have a declared pre-major in the College of Business; must have completed HNR 101; must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours; must have at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Chapter 88, Vietnam Veterans of America, LZ Bluegrass of Northern Kentucky Award
Eligibility: Must be a United States military Vietnam Era veteran or spouse, child or grandchild of a living or deceased Vietnam Era veteran; Must have served between 1/1/59 and 5/7/75; must have served on active duty other than for initial active duty, active duty training, special active duty training for reserve or national guard forces; must be in good academic standing at NKU; must be accepted for enrollment at NKU; must attach form DD 214 to application.
Amount: $500.
Duration: One academic year excluding summer semester.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Chellgren Family Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a full-time degree-seeking student at NKU; must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Barbara M. Collier Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a senior in the Department of Literature & Language.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Joseph Conger Musical Theatre Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be enrolled at Northern Kentucky University; must be a declared theatre major; must have minimum GPA of 3.0; must demonstrate excellence in theatre and dance performance.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: Varies.
Contact: Department of Theatre & Dance (859) 572-6362
Albert and Louise Cooper Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a junior or senior chemistry major enrolled for at least 10 credit hours.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Corbett Scholarship in Music and Theatre
Eligibility: Must have a declared major in music or theatre; must be a junior or senior; must have successfully completed two semesters of coursework at NKU; must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; must demonstrate significant level of performance proficiency.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Departments of Music (859) 572-6399 and Theatre (859) 572-6362.
Corporex Scholarship
Eligibility: Must live in the urban areas of Covington, Ky., Newport, Ky., or Cincinnati.Must demonstrate financial need.*
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
John Court MBA Scholarship
Eligibility: Student must be admitted to the Master of Business Administration Program.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Director of the Master of Business Administration (859) 572-6357.
Covington/Kenton Lions Club William R. Yates M.D. Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a degree-seeking student at Northern Kentucky University; Must be a resident of Kenton County Ky.; must be in good academic standing; must demonstrate financial need.*
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Kay Crist Scholarship in Nursing
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program; must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better; must have no more than 6 hours of general studies to complete toward graduation; must be on track to complete program and graduate within three semesters.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: Final two semesters.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Roy and Elizabeth Dawn Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Must satisfy the definition of handicapped as stated in the Americans with Disabilities Act; must have recommendation from high school counselor stating that the student is academically disadvantaged, preference being given to a disabled applicant; must be a graduate of Boone County or Conner high schools; must be an incoming freshman; Must be certified through Kentucky Bureau of Rehabilitation.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Jane Dotson Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a declared major in human services. Must be an undergraduate with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students receiving tuition payment from institutional, state or federal sources are not eligible. Must display advocacy for human services.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Eastern Kentucky Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be degree-seeking first-time freshman. must be a resident of Kentucky. Preference will be given to residents of Mason, Bracken and Fleming counties. Student must be a recipient of the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Faculty Senate Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be the son or daughter of a full-time faculty member of NKU, and must be an undergraduate student when the scholarship is in force.
Amount: In-state tuition.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Faculty Senate Office (859) 572-6400
Eva G. Farris Business Scholarship
Eligibility: First-time freshman students must have a major or pre-major in the College of Business and must have a minimum ACT score of 25 or equivalent SAT score. Continuing students must have a major or pre-major in the College of Business and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Eva G. Farris Business Graduate Scholarship
Eligibility: Student must be admitted to either the Master of Business Administration, Master of Accountancy or Master of Information Systems programs.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Dean of College of Business
Federated Department Stores Foundation Diversity Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be an entering freshman with a GPA of 2.0 or higher or a continuing student with a GPA of 2.75 or higher; must be enrolled full time; must demonstrate financial need.*
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
The Federated Department Stores Honors Scholarship for Business Majors
Eligibility: Must be admitted into the NKU Honors Program; must have a major or pre-major in the College of Business; must have a minimum GPA of 3.5; must have completed at least three Honors Program courses; must have completed a minimum of 36 credit hours.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academie year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Fifth Third Bank Entrepreneurship Institute
Eligibility: Must be enrolled as a MBA student with specialization in Entrepreneurship; must be enrolled in three credit hours per semester and have a miniumu GPA of 3.50 in the MBA program.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: Varies.
Contact: Fifth Third Bank Entrepreneurship Institute
Fifth Third Bank/Lions Tip Off Tournament Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be enrolled at least 12 credit hours; priority given to visually impaired applicants.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year.
Contact: Intercollegiate Athletics (859)572-5193
Friends of Fine Arts Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be an art, music or theatre major.
Amount: In-state tuition.
Duration: One academic year.
Contact: Department of Art (859) 572-5421, Music(859) 572-6399, or Theatre(859) 572-6362
Kyle Gibson Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be an education major enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Christopher Gist Historical Society Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a junior or senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Robert W. & Sue D. Goderwis Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a Kentucky resident majoring in one of the physical sciences or within the Department of Technology; must be a full-time student and have a minimum ACT score of 20 and GPA of 3.25.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
The Greater Cincinnati Home Builders Scholarship
Eligibility: Contact the Department of Construction Management.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Construction Management (859) 572-5440
William H. Greaves Undergraduate Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a science, math, computer science, pre-engineering, electronic engineering technology or manufacturing engineering technology major; freshmen must rank in the top 25% of their high school class and have an ACT composite score of 25 or higher; continuing students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year; renewable for 2-3 years, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Thelma Louise Grein Endowed Scholarship for the Physically Challenged
Eligibility: Must be admitted to NKU and registered with the Office of Disability Services and provide documentation of physical disability; must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
The Dorothy Westerman Herrmann Psychology Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a declared psychology major; must be of junior standing with at least 30 hours being completed at NKU; must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
The Mark R. Herrmann History Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a declared history major; must be of junior standing with at least 30 hours being completed at NKU; must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
The Robert L. Herrmann Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Eligibility: Must have a declared major/pre-major in the College of Business; must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 semester hours in the semester of application; must have completed a minimum of 61 semester hours (junior standing).
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Henry J. Hosea & Roger R. Francis Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a sophomore with a declared major in the College of Business; must be a resident of Boone, Campbell, or Kenton County in Kentucky with preference given to a Campbell County resident.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
David & Ruth B. Iler Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility: Student must have a 3.0 or higher high school grade-point average and an ACT score of 26 pr higher. Student must declare and maintain a major in pre-engineering or enginering related fields which includes Math, Science, Computer Science, Computer Information technology, Business Informatics or Media Informatics. Student must meet NKU's regular admissions requirements. Preference will be given to students who meet the above criteria and reside in Bracken or Pendleton counties. Renewable for 3 additional years with the maintenance of a cumulative grade-point average of 3.25 and must have earned 24 credit hours in the previous academic year.
Amount: $5,000 per academic year
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Janet M. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a declared major in special education; must be an undergraduate with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students receiving tuition payment from institutional, state or federal sources are not eligible. Must display advocacy for special education. Preference given to applicants who have experience working with children with special needs, a declared major in early childhood special education and/or indicate an interest in serving in an economically disadvantaged area. Application must include a recommendation by education professional or professor in the College of Education and Human Services.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Jim Key Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a degree-seeking student with a declared major in music; must participate in departmental ensembles; must meet academic standards as required by the university and music department.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Department of Music (859) 572-6399
Kentucky Teacher's Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen; must be a Kentucky resident; must be seeking initial teacher certification; must be a full-time student; must demonstrate financial need;* must make satisfactory academic progress toward degree.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: Can be used for both academic year and summer sessions.
Contact: KHEAA 800-928-8926
Roger Klein Scholarship Fund for Tennis
Eligibility: Must be a full-time NKU student; preference will be given to a Kentucky resident. Student must participate in either men's or women's tennis program at NKU. Students must meet NKU and NCAA academic eligibility.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Intercollegiate Athletics (859) 572-5193
Robert Knauf Vocal Music Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be declared or intend to declare a major in vocal music with excellence in vocal music performances; must submit two letters of reference from former or present vocal instructors.
Amount: In-state tuition.
Duration: One academic year; renewable for 1-3 years.
Contact: Department of Music (859) 572-6399
Sutton Landry Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be admitted as degree-seeking student at Northern Kentucky University with a declared major in the College of Business; must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; preference will be given to students who have completed or are enrolled in entrepreneurship or small business development courses.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Lions Tip-Off Scholarship
Eligibility: Student must have a visual handicap and be invloved with the NKU Disability Services. If there is no visually impaired student, other disabilities can be considered; must be full-time student; must be enrolled at least 12 hours per semester unless in final semester before graduation; must be in good academic standing; preference will be given to Kentucky residents.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Junita Losey Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a graduate of a Kentucky public high school; must be a Junior or senior majoring in education with at least a 2.8 GPA.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Macy's Construction Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a declared major in Construction Management or Construction Technology. Must have a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.0
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Department of Construction Management (859)572-5441
Mazak Scholarship
Eligibility: Must have major in the Department of Technology. Preference will be given to student with a major in manufacturing. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.00.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Mazak Business Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be admitted to Northern Kentucky University as a degree-seeking student with a declared major in the College of Business; must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher; must be enrolled full time.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Nicholas & Elizabeth Melnick Instructional Leadership Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a resident of Kentucky; must be admitted to the education administration graduate program in the College of Education and Human Services; preference will be given to a minority student as defined by federal guidelines.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, including summer sessions.
Contact: College of Education (859) 572-6320
Eric D. Meyer Poetry Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a degree-seeking student enrolled in at least six credit hours; must be in good academic standing; must submit a portfolio of at least 10 pages of original poetry selections.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Milacron Geier Scholarship
Eligibility: Must have a declared major in manufacturing engineering technology; must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 in major and 2.75 cumulative.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Minority Educator Recruitment Retention Scholarship
Eligibility: This institution is eligible to participate in the Kentucky Department of Education Minority Educator Recruitment Retention Scholarship Program.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year.
Contact: College of Education (859) 572-5235.
Mitrione Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be enrolled at NKU; must be a student in the Electronic discipline; based on performance in major area of study.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Department of Communication (859) 572-5435
Loraine & Bernard Moreland/Carmen & Burleigh Grimes Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a graduate from Dayton Independent High School or Bracken County High School; must demonstrate commitment to school and community; must demonstrate financial need.*
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Robert W. Mullen Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be admitted to NKU with a declared major in the Department of Communication.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic, year excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Music Memorial Fund
Eligibility: Must be a music major enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year.
Contact: Department of Music (859) 572-6399
National City Music Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be admitted to Northern Kentucky University; must be a declared music major; must be studying with the Tom and Christine Neyer Professor of Music or other distinguished music faculty; must maintain minimum GPA of 3.0; must demonstrate excellence in music performance.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: Varies.
Contact: Department of Music (859) 572-6399
Ginny and Theresa Newberry Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a single mother who is a Kentucky resident with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher; must demonstrate financial need.*
Amount: $100.
Duration: One academic year.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Northern Kentucky Association of Realtors/Albert E. Wehry Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a marketing, management, business administration, pre-engineering or construction technology major; must be a resident of Boone, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen or Pendleton County in Kentucky; must demonstrate financial need.*
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Northern Kentucky Golfers Association Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a full-time NKU student; preference will be given to a Kentucky resident. Student must participate in either the men's or women's golf program at NKU. Must have a GPA of at least 2.5.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Intercollegiate Athletics (859) 572-5193
Northern Kentucky Medical Society Alliance
Eligibility: Student must be a senior pre-medical student accepted for enrollment into medical school; must be a resident of Boone, Campbell or Kenton County in Kentucky; must have a 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) cumulative GPA.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: Spring semester.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Northern Kentucky Medical Society Pre-Medical Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be registered with the Pre-Medical Review Board; must have completed initial interview, must be of junior or senior standing with a GPA of 3.25 or higher.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Dean of College of Arts and Sciences (859) 572-5494
Northern Kentucky Restaurant Association/Ben Bernstein Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Must declare a major in the College of Business; must have been working or have worked in the hospitality industry for a minimum of six months; first time freshmen must have a GPA of 3.00; continuing students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 and a GPA of 3.25 in the business major; must be a resident of Boone, Kenton or Campbell County in Kentucky.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Joe O'Brien Scholarship Fund for Tennis
Eligibility: Must be a full-time NKU student; preference will be given to a Kentucky resident. Student must participate in either the men's or the women's tennis program at NKU. Student must meet NKU and NCAA academic eligibility requirements.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Intercollegiate Athletics (859) 572-5193
Brian J. Papke Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be admitted to Northern Kentucky University as a degree-seeking student with a declared major in the College of Business; must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher; must be enrolled full time.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Elmer and Blanche Pieper Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be registered with Northern Kentucky University's Office of Testing and Disability Services; must be visually impaired; must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Henry E. "Bud" Pogue IV Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a full-time degree-seeking student at NKU with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and have earned at least 24 credit hours; must be a resident of Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Pendleton, Grant, Bracken or Gallatin County and demonstrate leadership abilities and campus or community involvement.
Amount:Varies.
Duration: Varies.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
A. Elisabeth Potts Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be majoring in elementary education with minimum GPA of 3.00.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
George A. Renaker (M.D.) Charitable Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility: First-time freshmen must have a declared major in nursing with a minimum ACT score of 21; must be a resident of Boone, Campbell, Kenton, Grant or Pendleton County in Kentucky; continuing student must have a declared major in nursing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; must be a resident of Boone, Campbell, Kenton, Grant or Pendleton County in Kentucky.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Dr. George & Ellen Rieveschl Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility: Must have a minimum ACT score of 29 and excel in both academics and extracurricular activities.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Vivian Ross Education Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a full-time undergraduate student with a declared major in early elementary or middle grades education; must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Michael C. Sanzere Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a geology major with a minimum GPA of 3.00.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Schiff Family Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a declared major in the Department of Art with a 3.0 GPA in art department courses and a 2.5 GPA overall. Preference will be given to a student working in photography or computer-based imaging.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Department of Art (859) 572-5421
Carlie Schulenberg Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be admitted to NKU as a degree-seeking student; must work as a student employee in the intercollegiate athletics development office; must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; preference given to Kentucky residents.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year.
Contact: Office of Intercollegiate Athletics (859) 572-5193
Scripps Howard Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility: (1) Must be a dependent child of E.W. Scripps Company employees or retirees; must be a full-time student and in good standing. (2) Must be currently enrolled communications major; must be a resident of Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati area. Preference will be given to student currently working for the campus newspaper or broadcast station; must be enrolled at NKU with good academic standing.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions
Contact: Department of Communications (859) 572-5435
Sehnert-Pugh Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a math sciences major enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year.
Contact: Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences (859) 572-5377
Charles L. Seligman Family Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at NKU; must demonstrate financial need*; must be a resident of the eight-county area of Northern Kentucky.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
SENCORP Honors Scholarship for Business Majors
Eligibility: Must be admitted to the NKU Honors Program; must have a minimum GPA of 3.5; must have completed at least two Honors Program courses; must have completed at least 24 credit hours; must have a major or pre-major in the College of Business.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Robert Kenney Shields Men's Basketball Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be enrolled full time at Northern Kentucky University; must be a student-athlete participant of the Northern Kentucky University men's basketball program; must meet NKU, Great Lakes Valley Conference and National Collegiate Athletic Association academic eligibility requirements.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year.
Contact: Intercollegiate Athletics (859) 572-5193
Spiral Festival Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be of at least sophomore standing enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Spirit of Entrepreneurship funded by The Castellini Foundation
Eligibility: Must be a full-time student with a major in entrepreneurship; must have a minimum GPA of 3.00; preference may be given to those having completed ENTP 300 and ENTP 333 courses.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Frank and Virginia R. Stallings English Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be an undergraduate English major who is a resident of Kentucky with a cumulative GPA of 2.85 or higher.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Literature and Language Department (859) 572-5416
Deadline: April 1.
Steinhauser Athletic Award
Eligibility: Must be admitted to Northern Kentucky University; must be in good academic standing; must be a member of the men's basketball team.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year with consideration for renewal; scholarship will be administered according to NCAA bylaws pertaining to financial aid.
Contact: Intercollegiate Athletics (859) 572-5193
Sheldon B. & Fern H. Storer Honors Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a full-time, degree-seeking student at NKU with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher; student must participate in the NKU Honors Program.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Pete Stuntebeck Memorial Golf Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a full-time NKU student; preference will be given to a Kentucky resident. Student must participate in either the men's or women's golf program at NKU. Must have a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Intercollegiate Athletics (859) 572-5193
Ralph A. Tesseneer Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a junior or senior psychology major with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Amount: In-state tuition.
Duration: One academic year.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
John Toebben Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a full-time NKU student participating in the men's soccer program at NKU; student must meet NKU and NCAA academic eligibility requirements.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Intercollegiate Athletics (859) 572-5193
Mary Gandy Travis and Burr J. Travis, Sr., Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a resident of the Northern Kentucky eight-county area; must demonstrate financial need;* must be an undergraduate student.
Amount: In-state tuition.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Voiture Locale No. 694 Nursing Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a resident of Northern Kentucky who is enrolled in eight or more hours in nursing with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above; must complete an application, including: financial circumstances, past and current accomplishments, community involvement and personal goals for the future. Preference will be given to students not receiving another scholarship.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summers and renewable for one additional year.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Jan Walling Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a freshman with priority given to graduates of Highlands High School; preference will be given to handicapped applicants unless none apply.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Loren Arthur Walling Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a graduate of Henry County High School or resident of Henry County who demonstrates financial need.*
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Western Southern Life Nursing Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in eight or more hours in nursing courses and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; must complete an application, including personal characteristics that contribute to nursing, past and current accomplishments, community involvement, personal goals for the future, and financial circumstances. Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need.*
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Robert & Rosalee Wheeler Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be first-time freshman. Must be a resident of Campbell County, Kentucky. Perference will be given to students majoring in mathematics and/or music.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Macel Wheeler Scholarship
Eligibility: Must have a declared major in the Department of History & Geography.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
WNKR Communication Scholarship
Eligibility: Must have a declared major in the Department of Communication; must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; must have earned a minimum of 30 credit hours.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Women's Soccer Alumna Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a full-time NKU student participating in the women's soccer program at NKU; student must meet NKU and NCAA academic eligibility requirements.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Intercollegiate Athletics (859) 572-5193
Scott Wurster Book Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be an undergraduate enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One award for academic year; various awards for fall semester only.
Contact: Student Government Association (859) 572-5149
Joyce Yeager Scholarship Fund for Tennis
Eligibility: Must be a full-time NKU student; preference will be given to a Kentucky resident. Student must participate in either the men's or women's tennis program at NKU. Student must meet NKU and NCAA academic eligibility requirements.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Intercollegiate Athletics (859) 572-5193
Yearlings Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a female student age 25 or above; must be a resident of Boone, Campbell, or Kenton County in Kentucky; must demonstrate financial need;* must maintain a 3.0 or higher grade-point average per semester.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
Michael Frances Zalla Memorial Award
Eligibility: Must be admitted at NKU and have completed one course in the Honors Program at NKU.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Assistance
*To determine a student's financial need, Northern Kentucky University uses the Free Application for Financial Student Aid. This form must be completed with the results sent to the university for consideration of need-based scholarships.
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