Additional Scholarship Opportunities from Donors

Fall 2023 incoming freshmen can apply for donor-funded scholarships by completing the 2023 NKU Freshman Scholarship Application. To be considered for these scholarships, you must complete the following by January 13, 2023:

• The NKU application for admission
  • Apply for admission by January 13, 2023 for priority consideration
  • Submit the $40 application fee
  • Submit the high school transcript(s)
  • Optional: Submit any ACT or SAT scores
• The NKU on-line freshman scholarship application (link below)

For a complete listing of these scholarships review the list at Scholarship Listing.  Students can apply for the Educational Diversity Scholarship as part of their admissions application.

Click the button below to begin the on-line freshman scholarship application.

• This application is not recommended for a mobile device.
• This application must be completed and submitted at one time. You will not be able to save your scholarship application and return to it. Before beginning the application, please review all needed requirements and essays.
• Deadline – January 13, 2023

Currently enrolled and transfer students can apply for donor-funded scholarships by completing the 2023 Continuing & Transfer Student Scholarship Application.  To be considered for these scholarships, you must complete the following by January 13, 2023:

• Obtain at least one letter of recommendation
  • In lieu of a letter, you can obtain recommendations using the Scholarship Recommendation Form
  • Letters and forms can be submitted to scholarships@nku.edu
• The NKU on-line Continuing & Transfer Student scholarship application (link below)

For a complete listing of these scholarships review the list at Scholarship Listing.  

Click the button below to begin the on-line Continuing & Transfer Student application.

• This application is not recommended for a mobile device.
• This application must be completed and submitted at one time. You will not be able to save your scholarship application and return to it. Before beginning the application, please review all needed requirements and essays.
• Deadline – January 13, 2023