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.
To Apply: Faculty Senate Office (859) 572-6400
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
Eligibility: Must be admitted to NKU as a first-time freshman; must have an ACT composite score of 23 or higher, a class rank in the top 25%, and have a declared major or pre-major program in the College of Informatics.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
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.
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 academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student with specialization in Entrepreneurship; must be enrolled in three credit hours per semester and have a minimum GPA of 3.50 in the MBA program.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: Varies.
To Apply: Fifth Third Bank Entrepreneurship Institute
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 be in good academic standing with the university and be registered with the office of disability services, visually impaired.
Amount: Varies
Duration: Varies
Eligibility: Must be admitted to Northern Kentucky University; incoming students must be in the top 25% of their class with an ACT composite score of 23+; continuing students must be enrolled full-time; continuing students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA; must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky; must be a History major.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year
Eligibility: Must be admitted to Northern Kentucky University; incoming students must be in the top 25% of their class with an ACT composite score of 23+; continuing students must be enrolled full-time; continuing students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA; must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky; must be a Social Work major.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year.
Eligibility: Must be an art, music or theatre major.
Amount: In-state tuition.
Duration: One academic year.
To Apply: Visual Arts (859) 572-5421, Music (859) 572-5421, or Theatre (859) 572-6362
Eligibility: Must be admitted to NKU through the Supported Higher Education Program (SHEP). Must complete the SHEP scholarship application for found of the College of Education and Human Services website. Preference will be given to a student who displays financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be an education major enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year.
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 full-time student majoring in marketing; must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
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.
Eligibility: Must be a graduating student from Ludlow High School or a school in Boone County. Must have a minimum ACT composite score of 18.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Requirements: Available to incoming freshmen students declaring majors in the following STEM disciplines: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering Pre-Major, Electronics Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Neuroscience, Physics, Pre-Engineering, or Statistics.
Students must have an ACT composite score of 25 or higher and rank in the top 25% of their high school class.
Applicants must complete their admissions application by February 15th, 2019, Submit the $40 application fee, high school transcript(s), and ACT or SAT scores to be considered.
Select students will participate in an on campus scholarship interview during the spring semester for final consideration.
Amount: Full in-state tuition and books (Scholarship recipients can only utilize one full NKU tuition scholarship/waiver)
Renewal Requirements:
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 have at least a 3.50 GPA; must have a declared major in the College of Business; must demonstrate a high level of community service.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a full-time student; must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA; must be employed at Steely Library for at least two semesters.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions
To Apply: Steely Library, Sherry Cucchiara, 859-572-5348
Eligibility: Must be admitted to NKU as a degree-seeking, incoming freshman; must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher; must demonstrate financial need as determined by completing the FAFSA.
Amount: $10,000 per year for one individual student.
Duration: One academic year, renewable for up to 3 additional years if student remains full-time status and maintains a GPA of 2.8 or higher
Eligibility: Must be a Political Science major and maintain good academic standing.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
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.
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.
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.
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
Eligibility: Student must have a 3.0 or higher high school grade-point average and an ACT score of 26 or higher. First preference will be given to students who meet this academic scholarship criteria, reside in Bracken and Pendleton Counties and maintain a major in pre-engineering or engineering related fields which include the STEM disciplines (Math, the natural sciences, Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, or Media Informatics).
Additional scholarship consideration will be given to students who reside in Bracken or Pendleton Counties, but who are not majoring in STEM disciplines, students who reside in the Northern Kentucky service region (outside Bracken or Pendleton County) who select a major in pre-engineering or engineering related fields which include the STEM disciplines (Math, the natural sciences, Computer Science, Computer Information Technology or Media Informatics).
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 provided funding is available.
Amount: Full In-State Tuition per academic year
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
Eligibility: Must be accepted for admission as an undergraduate degree-seeking student with a declared major in Theatre with the playwriting area of concentration; must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in the major and a 2.5 or higher cumulative overall GPA; first-time freshman must have participated in a Theatre performance either in academic, community or professional Theatre; continuing students must participate in a NKU Theatre Department performance, student or faculty directed, in each year that they receive the scholarship in order to be eligible to renew the scholarship for the following academic year; must demonstrate satisfactory performance through broad appearances in students' area and evidence of continued progress, development, and ability in that area.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
To Apply: Contact Department of Theatre (859) 572-6362
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in technology academic curriculum or programs and must exhibit financial need.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be admitted as a degree-seeking student; must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky; preference will be given to residents of Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Harrison, Kenton, Mason, Owen, Pendleton, and Robertson counties.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
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.
To Apply: Department of Music (859) 572-6399
Eligibility: Must be majoring in teacher education or pursuing a graduate degree in teacher education. Must demonstrate academic achievement of 2.75 cumulative GPA.
Amount: Varies
Duration: one academic year excluding summer sessions.
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.
To Apply: Department of Music (859) 572-6399
Eligibility: Must be accepted for admission as a undergraduate degree-seeking student with a declared major in Theatre; must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in the major and a 2.5 or higher cumulative overall GPA; first-time freshman must have participated in a Theatre performance either in academic, community or professional Theatre; continuing students must participate in a NKU Theatre Department performance, student or faculty directed, in each year that they receive the scholarship in order to be eligible to renew the scholarship for the following academic year; must demonstrate satisfactory performance through broad appearances in students' area and evidence of continued progress, development, and ability in that area; preference given to applicants who meet the university's guidelines for post-traditional students.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
To Apply: Contact Department of Theatre (859) 572-6362
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
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.
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 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
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.
Eligibility: Must be accepted for admission as a degree-seeking student in the College of Informatics at Northern Kentucky University; incoming students must have a minimum 23 ACT score; continuing students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be accepted as a degree-seeking student at Northern Kentucky University and majoring in Social Work; must have and maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be accepted for admission as a degree-seeking student at Northern Kentucky University; incoming students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, minimum 23 ACT or 1050 SAT score; returning students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA; must be the first generation in their family to pursue an undergraduate degree.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
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.
To Apply: College of Education (859) 572-6320
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 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.
Eligibility: Must be admitted to NKU with a declared major in the Department of Communication.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic, year excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Applicants must be a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity; must have two letters of recommendation; must demonstrate leadership capabilities; must have completed three semesters toward their undergraduate degree and have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a music major enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year.
To Apply: Music (859) 572-5421
Northern Kentucky University
Lucas Administrative Center, Room 301
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Phone: +1 (859) 572-5143
Fax: (859) 572-6997
Toll-Free: 1-888-225-4499
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:30pm Virtual appointments available upon request.
