Kentucky & Southern Indiana Student Scholarships & Aid
Scholarship programs for first-time freshmen students entering UofL in Fall 2025, residing in Kentucky and Southern Indiana (Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Perry, Scott and Washington Counties).
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Admissions Scholarships
Competitive and Mentored Scholarships: December 15 deadline.
- Additional application and materials required.
- Students who are eligible to apply for these scholarships will find their next steps in their UofL Application Gateway soon after they apply to UofL.
All other Admissions Scholarships: No deadline; awarded through May 1.
No scholarship application required.
- Students who meet the minimum criteria will be notified of their award or eligibility in their New Cards Gateway.
- All awards listed are renewable.
- Admissions scholarships cannot be stacked with other admissions scholarships.
- Students will receive the highest scholarship amount they qualify for.
- Students attending school on an F1 visa are not eligible for admissions scholarships. International scholarships are available.
Admissions Scholarships
AMOUNT PER YEAR | WITH QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA | WITHOUT QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA |
|---|---|---|
$2,500 | 26-27 / 1230-1290 and 3.5 weighted GPA | Comprehensive academic review* and 3.5 weighted GPA |
$3,500 | 28-29 / 1300-1350 and 3.5 weighted GPA | N/A |
$5,000 | 30 / 1360 and 3.5 weighted GPA | Comprehensive academic review* and 3.5 weighted GPA |
$7,000 | 31-35 / 1390-1560 and 3.5 weighted GPA | N/A |
$8,000 | 36 / 1570 and 3.5 weighted GPA Not applicable | N/A |
Students are encouraged to submit test scores. Test scores are only considered when they advantage the student.
*Awards are selective based on review and are not guaranteed. Students who have participated in Advanced Placement, Cambridge, International Baccalaureate, and/or dual credit coursework, and who meet the weighted GPA requirement, will be considered for scholarships without qualifying test scores. A comprehensive academic review considers the number of previously mentioned coursework types a student completes in high school compared with the number of courses their school offers. Students who have participated in Advanced Placement, Cambridge, International Baccalaureate, and/or dual credit coursework, and who meet the weighted GPA requirement, will be considered for scholarships without qualifying test scores.
Full program participation required.
AMOUNT PER YEAR | WITH QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA | WITHOUT QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA |
$5,000 | No minimum test score required. 3.5 weighted GPA. | |
$7,500 | 28-30 / 1300-1380 and 3.5 weighted GPA | Comprehensive academic review* and 3.5 weighted GPA |
Full in-state tuition | 31 / 1390 and 3.5 weighted GPA | Comprehensive academic review* and 3.5 weighted GPA |
Students are encouraged to submit test scores. Test scores are only considered when they advantage the student.
*Awards are selective based on review and are not guaranteed. Students who have participated in Advanced Placement, Cambridge, International Baccalaureate, and/or dual credit coursework, and who meet the weighted GPA requirement, will be considered for scholarships without qualifying test scores. A comprehensive academic review considers the number of previously mentioned coursework types a student completes in high school compared with the number of courses their school offers. Students who have participated in Advanced Placement, Cambridge, International Baccalaureate, and/or dual credit coursework, and who meet the weighted GPA requirement, will be considered for scholarships without qualifying test scores.
Students are selected by the National Merit Corporation for this honor.
AMOUNT PER YEAR | ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA |
Full in-state tuition | No minimum test score required. 3.5 weighted GPA |
All competitive scholarships require an additional scholarship application and a student-involvement resume. View the resume scoring rubric. Other requirements can include essays, letters of recommendation or interviews. All awards are competitive and not guaranteed.
Application deadline: December 15
NAME | AMOUNT PER YEAR | WEIGHTED GPA | ACT/SAT SCORE | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
| Trustees' Competitive Scholarships | $1,000-$7,000 | 3.5* | 31 / 1390 | Enhancement of admission-based Trutees' Scholarship |
| Henry Vogt Scholarship | $16,000 | 3.5* | 31 / 1390 | Approximately 150 Vogt Scholars awarded each year. |
| Woodford R. Porter Scholarship | $2,000-full tuition + variable stipend | 3.0 | N/A | Historically awarded to 200 Black/African American students each year. Students with a demonstrated commitment to social justice, community service and UofL’s mission to pursue excellence and inclusiveness are encouraged to apply. |
*Students with a 4.0 GPA may be considered without qualifying test scores after a comprehensive academic review. Awards are selective based on review and are not guaranteed. Students who have participated in Advanced Placement, Cambridge, International Baccalaureate, and/or dual credit coursework, and who meet the weighted GPA requirement, will be considered for scholarships without qualifying test scores. A comprehensive academic review considers the number of previously mentioned coursework types a student completes in high school compared with the number of courses their school offers. Students who have participated in Advanced Placement, Cambridge, International Baccalaureate, and/or dual credit coursework, and who meet the weighted GPA requirement, will be considered for scholarships without qualifying test scores.
In addition to monetary awards, these scholarships have significant programming components which can include travel, leadership, service, research and more.
All mentored scholarships require an additional scholarship application, letters of recommendation, an essay, a student-involvement resume and admission to and participation in the University Honors Program. View the resume scoring rubric.
All awards are competitive and not guaranteed. 10 students are awarded for each program every year.
Application deadline: December 15
NAME | AMOUNT PER YEAR | WEIGHTED GPA | ACT/SAT | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
Grawemeyer Scholarship | $22,000 for in-state students | 3.5 | ACT/SAT not considered | Kentucky and out-of-state students with an interest in undergraduate research. |
Martin Luther King Scholarship | Full in-state tuition | 3.5 | ACT/SAT not considered | Historically awarded to African American/Black and Hispanic/Latinx students. Kentucky and Southern Indiana students with a demonstrated commitment to social justice, community service are encouraged to apply. |
McConnell Scholarship | Variable amounts up to full tuition | 3.5 | 26 / 1230 | Kentucky students with a strong record of commitment to leadership, scholarship and service. |
FAFSA-Based Aid
If you wish to apply for any need-based program, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). UofL’s school code is 001999.
The 2025-2026 FAFSA will open on December 1, 2024. Students who wish to start at UofL in Fall 2025 are highly recommended to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after it opens.
• Need-based aid, tuition assistance and scholarships do not need to be repaid.
• Loans require repayment. Subsidized loans charge interest after graduation. Unsubsidized loans charge interest immediately.
• All amounts below are based on the 2024-2025 FAFSA.
FAFSA-Based Aid
The Cardinal Commitment Grant narrows the gap between scholarships/financial aid and the cost of attendance.*
AMOUNT PER YEAR | ADDITIONAL CRITERIA |
100% Tuition coverage for students who receive a Pell Grant, Cap Grant and KEES** |
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$2,000-$7,000 awards for select non-Pell Grant eligible students |
*Cost of attendance is defined as tuition, housing, dining, transportation, books and other miscellaneous expenses.
**Students must receive all three forms of aid to have 100% of their tuition covered.
NAME | AMOUNT PER YEAR | TYPE |
Federal Pell Grant | $767-$7,395 | Need-based grant |
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | $200-$400 | Need-based grant |
Federal Work-Study (FWS) | $5,700-$6,500 | Need-based work |
Federal Direct Loans | $5,500 maximum first year | Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans |
Parent PLUS Loan | Various amounts, up to cost of attendance (minus other awards) | Unsubsidized Loan |
NAME | AMOUNT PER YEAR | TYPE | CRITERIA |
Kentucky College Access Program (CAP) Grant* | $5,300 | Need-based grant | Applicants must be Pell Gant eligible and meet the state eligibility requirements. Funds awarded on a first come, first served basis. |
Kentucky College Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) | Various amounts; kheaa.com | Scholarship | Based on weighted GPA and ACT/SAT scores; no scholarship application required. |
*2025-2026 amounts will be made available in spring 2025 upon notification from KHEAA.
Outside Scholarships
UofL and ScholarshipUniverse provides a one-stop portal to connect you with additional outside opportunities.
UPS Tuition Assistance
NAME | AMOUNT PER YEAR | CRITERIA |
| Metropolitan College | Full undergraduate, resident tuition | Work part-time, third shift at UPS in the Next Day Air operation, and receive up to full-time undergraduate, resident tuition to UofL, academic bonuses and fee payment benefits. Specific eligibility requirements. metro-college.com |
| Earn & Learn | Up to $2,500 | Work any part-time shift at UPS in the Air or Ground operations and receive tuition assistance. jobs-ups.com/earn-and-learn |