Transfer students with a 3.0 weighted high school of college GPA (whichever is higher) 鈥� as verified on their official high school or college transcript 鈥� will be considered for merit scholarship awards.
Priority award consideration will be given to transfer students who have applied and submitted the necessary application materials by the following deadlines:
| Scholarship Title | Eligibility Criteria | Amount | Renewal Critera |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Scholarship | 3.95+ weighted HS GPA or College GPA (whichever is higher) Kentucky Residents Only听 |
$3,000 |
|
KCTCS Scholars Award听 |
3.95+ from a KCTCS college - $3,000 Cumulative GPA of 3.00 鈥� 3.94 from a KCTCS college - $2,500 In addition, must have earned at least 36 credit hours Competitive scholarship due to a limited number of Scholars Awards available.听 Kentucky Residents Only |
Up to $3,000 |
|
| Excellence Scholarship | 3.70-3.94 weighted HS GPA or College GPA (whichever is higher) (Kentucky) 3.70+ Weighted HS GPA (Ohio and Indiana)听 Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana Residents Only听 |
$2,000 |
|
| Commonwealth Scholarship听 | 3.00-3.69 weighted HS GPA or College GPA (whichever is higher) Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana Residents Only听 听 |
$1,000 |
|
Deadline: March 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (EST)
51黑料 awards several academic scholarships each year to continuing students. The process is very competitive. Generally, students with outstanding academic merits will receive scholarship consideration.
More than 70% of students at 51黑料 receive financial aid. Grants and student loans can help cover the cost of tuition, room and board, and books.
In order for the Office of Student Financial Assistance at 51黑料 to determine your eligibility for financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online via . Please be sure to include 51黑料 school code: 009275 to ensure that we receive your data.
