Kentucky State University Scholarships


Academic Grant 1St Time Students
Scholarship for first-time freshmen enrolling at Kentucky State University. Applicants must have a 2.8-2.99 GPA and ACT score of 18-20 or SAT score of 870-950. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Anna Margaret Garrison Riggins Vocal Music Scholarship
Scholarship for African-American undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University who participate in the KSU Concert Choir and will be majoring in Vocal Music. Selection based on talent and financial need. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Arthur Anderson & Company Scholarship
Scholarship for seniors attending Kentucky State University who are majoring in Accounting. Applicants must have a minimum 3.25 GPA in major, a minimum 3.0 CGPA, financial need, and apply during second semester of junior year. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Ashley Mixon Psychology Award
Scholarship for juniors or seniors attending Kentucky State University who are majoring in Psychology. Applicants must have attended KSU for at least two year and have a minimum 3.3 GPA. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

B.T. Holmes Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University. Applicants must have a 2.7 GPA. Preference given to African-American applicants who are majoring in Medicine or a Health Profession Award amount is for a book stipend. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Buchannan-Neville Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of Kentucky or Tennessee who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors attending Kentucky State University and are majoring in Fine Arts or Business. Applicants must come from a small or rural community of less than 3,000 residents and have a 2.5-3.7 GPA. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Carl M. Hill Scholarship
Scholarship for juniors or seniors attending Kentucky State University. Selection based on academic performance. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Cee Vee Harris-Smith Achievement Award
Scholarship for freshmen, sophomores, or juniors attending Kentucky State University who are majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Music. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in major and 2.7 CGPA. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Commonwealth Scholars Program - Kentucky State University
The Commonwealth Scholars Program is available to entering freshmen at Kentucky State University. You must graduate in the top 10 percent of your class, have a minimum 3.2 high school GPA and demonstrate involvement in at least three extracurricular activities to be eligible for this award. This award provides full tuition, room, board and books. more...

Creaggan Hearld Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of Kentucky who are minority undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University. Selection based on academic merit and financial need. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Dr. Alma E. Smith Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for second semester juniors or first semester seniors attending Kentucky State University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Eagle Steel Scholarship
Scholarship for incoming, full-time undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University. Selection based on academic merit. Preference given to students majoring in Pre-Engineering. Award amount covers tuition, books and fees. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Florence Gazaway Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for African-Amercian undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University who are majoring in Music. Selection based on academic merit. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Floyd M. Theard, Jr. Memorial Basketball Scholarship
Scholarship undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University who are on KSUs basketball team. Selection based on talent. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Frank B. & Estelle M. Simpson Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of Christian, Jefferson or Todd counties, Kentucky who are undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University. Applicants must have financial need and outstanding character. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Givens Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolling at Kentucky State University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and minimum ACT score of 19. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...

Harold S. Smith Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University. Selection based on academic merit and potential. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Henry E. Cheaney Edowed Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University who are majoring in History or Political Science. Selection based on academic abilities. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Henry Lambert Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of Mobile, Alabama or Monroe County, Alabama who are full-time undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University and are majoring in Fine Arts or Business. Applicants must have financial need and academic, social, and leadership skills. Award amount covers tuition, room, board, and books. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Hill Wilson Incentive Award
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University who are members of Beta Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 CGPA and a minimum 2.6 GPA in major. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Joe & Lena Burse Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of Christian County, Kentucky who are full-time undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University. Applicants must have financial need and academic, social and leadership skills. Award amount covers tuition. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

John D. Walker, Iii Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolling at Kentucky State University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have leadership abilities. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Joseph R. Craft Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of Franklin County, Kentucky and surrounding counties who are full-time undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University and are majoring in English, History, or Public Administration. Applicants must have a minimum 2.8 GPA and financial need. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Kde Teacher Education Minority Scholarship
Scholarship for Kentucky residents who are minority undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University who are pursuing Teacher Certification. Selection based on academic merit. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Kentucky College Of Medicine Scholarship
Scholarship for juniors attending Kentucky State University who are majoring in Medicine. Selection must be academically competitive and have financial need. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Civil Engineering Scholarship
Scholarship for Kentucky residents who are undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University who are majoring in Civil Engineering. Applicants must have a minimum admissions index of 430. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...

Kheaa Teacher Scholarship Program
Scholarship for Kentucky residents who are undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University who are pursuing Teacher Certification. Incoming freshmen must have graduated in the top 20% of class or scored in the 80th percentile on the ACT; current undergraduate students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...

Lexington-Louisville Black Achievers
Scholarship for first-time freshmen enrolling at Kentucky State University who participated in the Black Achievers Program. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have a minimum ACT score of 21 or SAT score of 990. Award amount covers full-tuition, room, board and book stipend. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...

Lloyd E. Alexander Biology Award
Scholarship for freshmen attending Kentucky State University who are majoring in Biology. Selection based on merit and character. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Luther G. Washington Endowed Scholarship (Major)
Scholarship for African-American undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University who are majoring in Elementary Education and/or is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Applicants must have academic, social, and leadership skills. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Mary E. Gill Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate students (freshmen ineligible) attending Kentucky State University and are members of the KSU Concert Choir and will be pursuing a career in Teaching or the Ministry. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. First choice goes to members of the First Baptist Church of Versailes, Kentucy, then a native of Woodford County, Kentucky and then to a native of Kentucky. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Mary E. Hill Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for juniors or seniors attending Kentucky State University who are majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Music. Applicants must have a minimum overall 2.7 GPA. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Mary J. Robb Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University who are majoring or minoring in Music Performance or Music Education. Applicants must have financial need, be proficient in choral and/or keyboard, and have at least an average GPA. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Mathematics & Sciences Scholarships
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University who are majoring in Mathematics or Science. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Micro City Government Scholarships
Scholarship for first-time freshmen attending Kentucky State University who participate in the Micro City Government. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amount is for full-tuition and activity fees. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Morris Anthony Howard Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of Louisville, Kentucky or Jefferson County, Kentucky who are full-time undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University. Selection based on financial need and academic, social, and leadership skills. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Nelda Mattison Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for first-time freshmen enrolling at Kentucky State University. Applicants must have academic and social skills. Preference given to female applicants. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Oakley Watkins Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for graduating seniors from a Franklin County, Kentucky high school who have a visual impairment. Applicants must have financial need and academic, social, and leadership skills. Award amount covers tuition and fees. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Patricia Bryant Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for graduates of a Franklin County, Kentucky high school who are attending Kentucky State University and are majoring in Nursing. Selection based on academic merit. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Permanent Alumni Scholarship
Scholarship for incoming freshmen or continuing scholarship recipients attending Kentucky State University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Presidental Scholarship
Scholarship for first-time freshmen enrolling at Kentucky State University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 26 or SAT score of 1180. Award amount covers tuition, room, board, fees and book stipend. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...

Robert C. & Anna B. Davis
Scholarship for African-American undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University. Applicants have financial need and outstanding character. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Roy E. Bussell, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of Indianapolis, Indiana or Christian County (Hopkinsville), Kentucky who are full-time undergraduates attending Kentucky State University and are majoring in Elementary/Secondary Education. Applicants must have financial need and have academic, social, and leadership skills. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Rufus B. Atwood Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time seniors attending Kentucky State University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 CGPA and participated in KSU extracurricular activities. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Service County Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of Anderson, Franklin (Frankfort ISD), Henry (Emminence ISD), Owen, Scott, Shelby, or Woodford counties, Kentucky who are first-time freshmen enrolling at Kentucky State University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amount covers full-tuitionm, room, board, and book stipend. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...

Student Publications Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University who are the editor of the yearbook or the newspaper. Award amount covers tuition. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Thelma N. Johnson Music Award
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University who are majoring in Music with an emphasis in piano. Selection based on academic merit and talent. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Thorobred Scholarship
Scholarship for first-time freshmen enrolling at Kentucky State University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have a minimum ACT score of 21 or SAT score of 990. Award amount covers of in-state tuition. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...

Title Iii Endowment
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University who are majoring in Science, Mathematics, or Engineering. Applicants must have financial need and outstanding character. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Usda-1890 National Scholars Program
Scholarship for first-time freshmen who are enrolling at Kentucky State University. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and minimum SAT score of 1000 or ACT score of 21. Award amount is for full-tuition, room, board, books, computer and software. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...

Viola Gilmore Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for residents of Dayton, Ohio who are undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University. Selection based on academic merit. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

William R. & Taylor Ratliff Memorial Award
Scholarship for residents of Kentucky who are full-time undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University and are majoring in Humanities. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Wood Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University who are majoring in Computer Science. Applicants must have at least one full year of computer science courses. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...