Thank you for your interest in completing the Office of Student Financial Assistance Scholarship Application. The Scholarship Application is now OPEN for the 26-27 academic year.
The deadline to submit the application is January 16th at 11:59 PM (EST). All submitted application information will then be released to the colleges and scholarship committees for review. As recipients are selected, the Office of Student Financial Assistance, along with the colleges/scholarship committees, will be notifying students of any scholarship offers.
Scholarship offers will be made on a rolling basis as decisions by the individual colleges/scholarship committees. We hope to have all scholarships offers extended prior to March 1st.
If you are not extended a scholarship offer by March 1st, you may be named as a recipient at a later date if any scholarship funds go unclaimed.
Please take a moment to review the eligible scholarships below. NKU offers dozens of other donor funded awards that you are automatically considered for based on your student profile. The linked application is used exclusively to identify eligible recipients for the awards listed on this page.
Instructions on how to fill out the application can be found beneath the list of eligible awards.
If you have any questions, you can reach out to our office at scholarships@nku.edu or at 859-572-5143.
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at NKU; must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better; must display financial need as determined by the FAFSA; must submit an essay displaying interest in biology outreach and education. Preference for students pursuing biology outreach and/or biology education.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must have completed one year of organic chemistry or equivalent; must be engaged in research with a professor in the Department of Chemistry.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year excluding summer sessions.
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.
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.
Eligibility: Must be a degree-seeking STEM major in the College of Arts & Sciences and in good academic standing; must have completed any university approved study abroad program, with a preference for those that incorporate STEM-based course components; must display financial need as determined by the FAFSA; must be a first-generation college student.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a Political Science major and maintain good academic standing.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must have a declared major in Environmental Science: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Incoming students must have a minimum 23 ACT score; continuing students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA; must display financial need as determined by the FAFSA; must have declared Biological Sciences as their major or be pre-med track eligible. Preference for high school graduates from Newport Central Catholic and Bishop Brossart High Schools.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must major in biological sciences or are pre-med track eligible. Incoming students must have a 23 ACT score and continuing students must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Must display financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Preference will be given to female students who qualify as post-traditional.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a senior pre-medical student accepted for enrollment into medical school; must be a resident of Boone, Campbell or Kenton County, must have a 3.5 or above cumulative GPA.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year excluding summer sessions. Typically awarded in the spring semester.
Eligibility: Must be a pre-medical student of junior standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Incoming students must have a minimum 23 ACT score; continuing students must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; must be pursuing an undergraduate degree within the department of biological sciences.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must have a declared major in Psychology; Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; Must be registered with the Office of Disability Services at Northern Kentucky University; Preference shall be given to those applicants who have achieved senior standing.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be of junior standing within the Pre-Medical Program; must be first-generation or demonstrate financial need.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be accepted for admission as a degree-seeking student at NKU; must be studying neuroscience.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be majoring in Applied Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, Cybersecurity or Data Science; must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference for students with a GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a marketing, management, business administration, pre-engineering or construction technology major; must have been working in the hospitality industry for a minimum of 6 months; must be a resident of Boone, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen or Pendleton County in Kentucky; must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
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.
To Apply: Department of Construction Management (859) 572-5441
Eligibility: Must have a declared major or minor in Entrepreneurship; must have a 2.5 GPA and must provide a 250-word essay.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a junior and senior journalism student from the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati area majoring in print, broadcast media or digital news; must show outstanding achievement, demonstrated by academic performance, successful internships in the field, and/or work on the campus newspaper or broadcast station; must be enrolled at NKU and in good academic standing.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be accepted for admission as a degree-seeking student in either computer science or computer information systems within the College of Informatics. Preference will go to eligible candidates that have a documented learning disability.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a student in the College of Informatics; must be of sophomore or junior standing; must have a declared major in Communication Studies or Public Relations.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Incoming students must have a minimum 23 ACT score; continuing students must maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA; must have a declared major in Computer Information Technology. Preference given to a member in good standing on the Cyber Defense Team.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science of Nursing program at NKU; must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better; must have no more than 6 hours of general studies to complete towards graduation; will complete the program and graduate within 3 semesters.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must have a declared major in Social Work. Preference for students who are single parents residing in Boone, Campbell, Grant, Kenton or Pendleton counties.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be employed by St. Elizabeth Healthcare. Preference for students who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science in nursing.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be majoring in teacher education. Must be completing student teaching clinical experience while receiving the scholarship. Must have a 3.0 GPA. Must submit a personal statement as part of their formal application. Preference will be given to a Campbell County High School graduate who demonstrates financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year excluding summer sessions.
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.
Eligibility: Must be accepted for admission as a degree-seeking student at NKU and must be a member of the Boys and Girls Club in the greater Cincinnati area.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year excluding summer sessions.
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
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.
Eligibility: Must be an enrolled undergraduate student; must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA; must be a resident of the Northern Kentucky eight county area (Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen, Pendleton). Priority consideration given to students who demonstrate that attending NKU without this scholarship would cause extreme financial hardship upon the student and/or their family.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a member in good standing of the University’s Eta Rho Chapter/Pi Kappa Alpha (PIKE) Fraternity
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year excluding summer sessions.
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.
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.
Eligibility: Must be either junior or senior status currently enrolled at NKU. Must have submitted a FAFSA. Must have a 3.0 GPA. Must demonstrate leadership in both NKY activities and community activities.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be an active member of a fraternity/sorority; must be in junior or senior standing.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA; must display financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Preference for members in good standing with the Delta Zeta Sorority Organization at NKU.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a full-time, continuing student with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Preference given to applicants who are active members of campus life and demonstrate an interest in enhancing the student experience.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be an enrolled undergraduate student; must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA; must be a resident of the Northern Kentucky eight county area (Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen, Pendleton). Priority consideration given to students who demonstrate that attending NKU without this scholarship would cause extreme financial hardship upon the student and/or their family.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
1. You will need to enter your NKU username and password to access the application form. (This is the same information that you use to access your NKU email and myNKU portal). The link to the application can be found here.
2. You will have the option to save your application and come back to it later and complete it.
3. You will be asked to provide a short answer or essay to the following prompts:
We would encourage you to think about those essays before starting the scholarship application.
4. You must have at least one (1) form or letter of recommendation for your application to be considered complete. We encourage you to reach out to a faculty member, advisor, guidance counselor or another individual that can speak to your academic abilities.
5. There are some donor scholarships that will require additional information. After you complete the general scholarship application, if you meet the first level of eligibility for these scholarships, you will be given the option to answer the additional questions for these scholarships.
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