The Academic Scholarship Program at Kentucky State University is designed to recognize and reward students who have exemplified academic excellence. Scholarships are awarded by the Admissions Office to entering students who have not completed a bachelor’s degree program. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis, and many are renewable for subsequent semesters.
Scholarship awards are based upon a number of criteria including cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) composite ACT or SAT scores and acceptance
into the university.
Located on page 2 are the types and eligibility requirements of Academic Scholarships available at Kentucky State University.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 1-877-FOR-KYSU.
Name of Scholarship |
Applicant Must |
If Awarded Applicant Must Maintain |
Approximate Amount |
Presidential |
Be First-time entering freshman
Have a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Have an ACT score of 26 or SAT equivalent |
Enroll & complete 30 semester hours each academic year
Maintain between 3.5-4.0 GPA |
Tuition, Room, Board & Fees (must live on campus to receive room/board portion of award)
Plus: $400 per semester Book stipend |
Excellence Scholarship |
Be First-time entering freshman
Have a 3.25 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Have an ACT score of 24 or SAT equivalent |
Enroll & complete 30 semester hours each academic year
Maintain 3.25 GPA |
Value of In-State Tuition Plus: 1/2 room & 1/2 board (must live on campus to receive room/board portion of award) |
Thorobred Scholarship |
Be First-time entering freshman
Have a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Have an ACT score of 21 or SAT equivalent |
Enroll & complete 30 semester hours each
academic year
Maintain 3.0 GPA |
Value of In-state Tuition |
Service County |
Be First-time entering freshman
Have a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Resident of: Anderson County Franklin County Frankfort Independent Henry County Emminence Independent Owen County Scott County Shelby County Woodford County |
Enroll & complete 30 semester hours each
academic year
Maintain 3.0 GPA |
Value of In-State Tuition
Plus: $400 per semester Book Stipend |
Commonwealth |
Be First-time entering freshman
Resident of Kentucky
Have a 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Rank in the top 10% of the graduating class in high school
Have participated in at least three extra-curricular activities |
Enroll & complete 30 semester hours each academic year
Maintain 3.0 GPA
|
Full Tuition, Room & Board (must live on campus to receive room/board portion of award)
Plus: $400 per semester Book Stipend |
Lexington/Louisville Black Achievers |
Be First-time entering freshman
Participant in the Black Achievers Program
Have a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Have an ACT score of 21 or SAT equivalent |
Enroll & complete 30 semester hours each academic year
Maintain 3.0 GPA
|
Full Tuition, Room & Board (must live on campus to receive room/board portion of award)
Plus: $400 per semester Book Stipend |
Academic Grant 1st Time Students |
Be First-time entering freshman or transfer
Have a 2.8-2.99 GPA(on a 4.0 scale)
Have an ACT score of 18-20 or SAT equivalent |
One-time award |
Ranges from $1,000 - $1,200 |