Eligibility

• Must be a child, sibling, grandchild or spouse of a Northern Kentucky University graduate.
  
• Must be a full-time student (min. 12 credit hours a semester).
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must demonstrate they are an engaged member of the University community.
• Must be sophomore standing or above.
  
• Alumni, who have previously earned bachelor, graduate or doctoral degrees from NKU are not eligible.

Amount

• Varies, determined by available funds
  

Duration

• One academic year, excluding summer sessions.

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Eligibility

• Must be a child, sibling, grandchild or spouse of a Northern Kentucky University graduate.
  
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must be sophomore standing or above.
  

Amount

• Varies, determined by available funds
  

Duration

• One academic year, excluding summer sessions.

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*Will be able to begin awarding this scholarship for Fall 2026.

Eligibility

• Must be an undergraduate degree-seeking student at Northern Kentucky University

• Must maintain a recommend 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA

• Must be a full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours per semester)

• Must display financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from the U.S. Department of Education

• Preference will be given to applicants who are active members of the following registered student organizations: African Student Union, Anointed Voices Gospel Choir, Black and Brown Educators for Excellence, Black Business Association, Black Law Student Association, Black Student Union, Black Men’s Organization, Black Women’s Organization, E.N.V.I., National Pan-Hellenic Council/Divine Nine, National Society of Black Engineers, NKU R.O.C.K.S., Nu Upsilon Black Women’s Honorary

• Must demonstrate an interest in enhancing the diversity of the NKU student body detailing specific actions on promoting the value of diversity on campusMust be a child, sibling, grandchild or spouse of a Northern Kentucky University graduate

Amount

• Varies, determined by available funds
  

Duration

• One academic year, excluding summer sessions.

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