Please Note: You will only need to complete this one scholarship application.
Northern Kentucky University awards more than one million dollars in academic scholarships each year to incoming freshman. The scholarship process is very competitive. Generally, students with academic merits at these levels or higher will receive consideration.
Meeting the guidelines listed below does not guarantee you a scholarship offer, but we can ensure each applicant will receive careful consideration and fair treatment in what is a very competitive process.
Merit scholarships are awarded for eight consecutive fall and spring semesters of full-time undergraduate work. Each scholarship has specific academic renewal requirements.
To determine a student's financial need, Northern Kentucky University uses the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA). This form must be completed with the results sent to the university for consideration of need-based scholarships.
Northern Kentucky University shall provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, education,and activities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
To view a list of current donor/foundation scholarships by college/department, please visit the link below:
View Departments Offering Scholarships
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.
