Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Most EKU merit awards are based on your unweighted high school grade point average (GPA). The best part? They are automatically awarded—there is no separate application. Determine your eligibility using EKU’s online Scholarship Estimator at go.eku.edu/estimator.
The Madison County “Promise” EKU is proud of the long-standing partnership with our larger community, and we want students from our county to succeed. Now, local students can attend EKU for an even more affordable rate. Madison County, Kentucky, residents with a 2.5-2.9 GPA qualify for a $1,000 annual scholarship.
Priority is given to students admitted by February 1. After February 1, the Scholarship Office makes awards until funds are exhausted, so apply early!
The “Colonel Commitment” Scholarship
EKU MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS IN-STATE STUDENTS
Get rewarded for your high school academic achievement — test scores optional. For in-state students, merit scholarships are automatically applied based upon your academic credentials.
scholarship amount
academic credentials
full tuition $6,000 $4,000 $3,000
3.8 - 4.0 gpa + act 28 3.8 - 4.0 3.3 - 3.79 3.0 - 3.29
Note: Merit scholarships are not applicable to students in a 100% online program.
Kentucky residents who are Pell Grant-eligible may receive this scholarship, which will cover up to 100 percent of tuition and fees for first-year students who have a 3.0 high school GPA. This scholarship is intended to act as “gap funding” for any student who has exhausted all avenues of federal, state and institutional scholarship and grant assistance, and still has a remaining balance for tuition and required fees.
Access Scholarship
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EKU is committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment. The Access Scholarship awards $1,000 annually to in-state, diverse students who have earned a high school GPA of 2.5 or higher and a composite ACT score of 16 or higher; or have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher regardless of ACT score.
Opportunity Scholarship Students who are Kentucky residents, have a minimum 2.5 high school GPA, 18 composite on the ACT and demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA receive annual awards ranging from $1,000 to $3,000.
Learn about all scholarship opportunities at go.eku.edu/scholarships Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and Educational Institution. 2021_AMS_OnePager_Scholarships_MT02