Eligibility: Must be a single mother who is a Kentucky resident with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher; must demonstrate financial need.*
Amount: $100.
Duration: One academic year.
Eligibility: Must be a declared pre-marketing or marketing major in the College of Business. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Must be enrolled full-time.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a marketing, management, business administration, pre-engineering or construction technology major; must be a resident of Boone, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen or Pendleton County in Kentucky; must demonstrate financial need.*
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must declare a major in the College of Business; must have been working or have worked in the hospitality industry for a minimum of six months; first time freshmen must have a GPA of 3.00; continuing students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 and a GPA of 3.25 in the business major; must be a resident of Boone, Kenton or Campbell County in Kentucky.
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 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 majoring in Physics/Pre-Engineering; must be either currently engaged in undergraduate research at NKU or have submitted a proposal for undergraduate research.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be registered with Northern Kentucky University's Office of Testing and Disability Services; must be visually impaired; must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be Undergraduate students must be currently enrolled with either a minor or major in Entrepreneurship; undergraduates must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a full-time degree-seeking student at NKU with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and have earned at least 24 credit hours; must be a resident of Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Pendleton, Grant, Bracken or Gallatin County and demonstrate leadership abilities and campus or community involvement.
Amount:Varies.
Duration: Varies.
Eligibility: Must be majoring in elementary education with minimum GPA of 3.00.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must have completed 30 total hours; must have earned 12 hours in the major; must have minimum 3.25 GPA.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a communication field of study as a degree-seeking student in the College of Informatics Communication Dept. Must have earned 30 hours, have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be taking at least 12 credit hours.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must have attained the minimum equivalent credit hours of a second year undergraduate degree student in any College of Informatics bachelor degree programs. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and no prior international travel experience at the time of scholarship application. Preference will be given to students who exhibit promise but have not necessarily excelled academically. Preference will be given to students travelling to non-English speaking or developing countries.
Amount: Varies
Duration: Semester during which international travel occurs
Eligibility: First-time freshmen must have a declared major in nursing with a minimum ACT score of 21; must be a resident of Boone, Campbell, Kenton, Grant or Pendleton County in Kentucky; continuing student must have a declared major in nursing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; must be a resident of Boone, Campbell, Kenton, Grant or Pendleton County in Kentucky.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be accepted for admission through the Gateway2NKU program; must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA; must display financial need as determined by the FAFSA; must be pursuing one of the following major fields of study: Accounting, Business Informatics or Business Management.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a degree-seeking student and majoring in Biology.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must have a minimum ACT score of 29 and excel in both academics and extracurricular activities.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a full-time undergraduate student with a declared major in early elementary or middle grades education; must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25.
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 Mathematics score of 23 or higher or SAT Mathematics score of 560 or higher.
Student must display financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
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.
Students receiving the S3OAR Scholarship must participate in the S3OAR Scholars Program
Amount: Maximum of $10,000 towards tuition, books, and/or housing based on need.
Renewal Requirements:
Eligibility: Must be a geology major with a minimum GPA of 3.00.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a declared major in the Department of Art with a 3.0 GPA in art department courses and a 2.5 GPA overall. Preference will be given to a student working in photography or computer-based imaging.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
To Apply: Visual Arts (859) 572-5421
Eligibility: Must be an undergraduate student admitted into the Library Informatics program.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a continuing student maintaining a 2.75 cumulative GPA and must have declared and been accepted into the middle grades or secondary education major field of study.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a female student attending Northern Kentucky University.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be admitted to NKU as a degree-seeking student; must work as a student employee in the intercollegiate athletics development office; must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; preference given to Kentucky residents.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
To Apply: Office of Intercollegiate Athletics (859) 572-5193
Eligibility: Awarded to junior and senior journalism students from the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati area majoring in print, broadcast media or digital news. Scholarship is based on outstanding achievement, demonstrated by academic performance, successful internships in the field, and/or work on the campus newspaper or broadcast station. Student must be enrolled at NKU and in good academic standing.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a Department of Computer Sciences major.
Amount: Varies each semester.
Duration: Academic semester (fall, spring, and summer).
To Apply: Department of Computer Science (859) 572-6930
Eligibility: Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at NKU; must demonstrate financial need*; must be a resident of the eight-county area of Northern Kentucky.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be admitted to the NKU Honors Program; must have a minimum GPA of 3.5; must have completed at least two Honors Program courses; must have completed at least 24 credit hours; must have a major or pre-major in the College of Business.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be accepted for admission as a degree-seeking student at NKU; must be a resident of Mauritania at the time of application; preference will be given to applicants who have extracurricular involvement with the Nouakchott Kings Soccer Academy in Nouakchott, Mauritania; must maintain good academic standing to be considered for renewal.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year.
Eligibility: Must be accepted for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program, continuing students must adhere to and remain enrolled in the BSN degree program.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be of at least sophomore standing enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a full-time student with a major in entrepreneurship; must have a minimum GPA of 3.00; preference may be given to those having completed ENTP 300 and ENTP 333 courses.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate English major who is a resident of Kentucky with a cumulative GPA of 2.85 or higher. Must submit a copy of your transcript (photocopy or printout acceptable), two letters of recommendation (at least one from a professor), and an explanation in 300 words or less of why you believe you should be awarded the Stallings English Scholarship (on a separate page, typed).
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
To Apply: Department of English (859) 572-5416
Eligibility: Must be a degree-seeking student; must have a minimum 23 ACT score; continuing students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA; must have declared Social Studies Education as their major.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a declared major in History; must have a senior class standing.
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: Must be a non-traditional or transfer student who is degree-seeking; must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a full-time, degree-seeking student at NKU with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher; student must participate in the NKU Honors Program.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be an undergraduate degree-seeking student; must have declared an undergraduate major in a biological sciences program; must have attained junior status; must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be accepted as a degree-seeking student; must have a minimum 2.8 GPA; preference given to those students living in: Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Mason, Owen, and Pendleton counties.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be accepted as a degree-seeking student; must be accepted in the biological studies or environmental studies major field of study program; must be enrolled for credit hours during a summer session.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One summer session.
Eligibility: Must be accepted for admission as a degree-seeking student at Northern Kentucky University; must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher; must be pursuing a major in World Languages and Literatures; must be in their second year and/or past the intermediate 202-level classes; must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Student must be participating in an approved rigorous, culturally immersive study abroad programs that offer the opportunity for personal growth, academic achievement, and a competitive edge in an increasingly global society.
Amount: Dependent upon available funds.
Duration: For the semester in which the student is studying abroad.
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 a Kentucky resident with a declared Nursing major. Preference will be given to applicants with a GPA of 2.5 or above who are graduates of Dayton High School, Pendleton County High School, or Campbell County High School.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer session.
Eligibility: Must be a junior or senior psychology major with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Amount: In-state tuition.
Duration: One academic year.
Eligibility: Must be accepted for admission as a full-time degree-seeking student with a minimum ACT score of 23 or a continuing student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Must have declared a major in the College of Informatics. Preference will be given to a student with a declared major in Computer Science.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a resident of Boone, Campbell, or Kenton County Kentucky; must demonstrate financial need;* must be an undergraduate student.
Amount: In-state tuition.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be accepted for admission as a degree-seeking student at Northern Kentucky University; must display financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from the U.S. Department of Education; must be a student parent; preference will be given to single student parent(s).
Amount: Varies, determined by available funds.
Duration: One academic year.
Eligibility: Must be a junior or senior enrolled in 12 or more credit hours per semester; Must major in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Business Informatics, Communication Studies or Economics; Must maintain a minimum cumulative gpa of 3.0; Must demonstrate need as determined by the FAFSA.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Continuing students must have completed 12 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA or 3.25; must reside on campus; consideration is given to geographical location of applicant’s permanent address.
Amount: Equal to the least expensive on campus housing charge and includes a meal plan.
Duration: one academic year excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a graduate of Newport Central Catholic High School who demonstrates financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Preference will be given to eligible applicants who were members of the Newport Central Catholic soccer team.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Incoming freshmen must show academic achievement through GPA and ACT score; continuing students must show financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a resident of Boone, Kenton or Campbell county, Kentucky; must demonstrate academic achievement; preference will be given to single parent applicants.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a freshman with priority given to graduates of Highlands High School; preference will be given to handicapped applicants unless none apply.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a graduate of Henry County High School or resident of Henry County who demonstrates financial need.*
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Provide financial support to promising and talented students committed to pursuing a degree in Social Work. Students who reside in Boone, Campbell, Grant, Kenton or Pendleton counties and are single parents are given preference for this scholarship. Must show signs of academic achievement.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, recipient may reapply.
Eligibility: Must be accepted as a degree-seeking student with a major program of the US Bank/Haile College of Business; must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA; must be full time carrying at least 12 semester hours.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in twelve or more hours in nursing courses and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; must complete an application, including personal characteristics that contribute to nursing, past and current accomplishments, community involvement, personal goals for the future, and financial circumstances. Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need.*
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be first-time freshman. Must be a resident of Campbell County, Kentucky. Preference will be given to students majoring in Mathematics and/or Business.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must have a declared major in the Department of History and Geography.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a degree-seeking student and have completed one semester at NKU. Must have a declared major in History or Geography: must be eligible to participate in the chosen study abroad program. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at time of application. Must have a FAFSA on file.
Amount: Varies
Duration: Varies
Eligibility: Must have a 2.5 minimum GPA, Must declare a minor (or a major should one exist) in Social Justice. Preference will be given to a student who demonstrates financial need as defined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Preference will be given to a student who has declared a major within the college of Education and Human Services.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a high school or GED graduate; must be accepted an approved program of study (see below) that leads to an industry-recognized certificate in a high-demand workforce sector; have not earned an associate’s degree or higher.
Eligible NKU certificates for the 2018-19 academic year are:
Amount: Varies.
Duration: 60 credit hours
Eligibility: Must be an undergraduate enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One award for academic year; various awards for fall semester only.
To Apply: Student Government Association (859) 572-5149
Eligibility: First time freshmen must have graduated from Bellevue High School with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have a minimum ACT score of 25; must demonstrate financial need and must be admitted as a degree-seeking student.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a female student age 25 or above; must be a resident of Boone, Campbell, or Kenton County in Kentucky; must demonstrate financial need;* must maintain a 3.0 or higher grade-point average per semester.
Amount: Varies.
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: Incoming students must have a 23 ACT score and continuing students must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Must have declared a major in the College of Informatics. Must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Must display financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Preference will be given to students who are age 24 or older.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be admitted at NKU and have completed one course in the Honors Program at NKU.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be accepted as a degree-seeking student; must have a minimum 23 ACT score; continuing students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA; must be enrolled in the NKU Honors Program.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
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.
