Outside Scholarships
General Information
All outside scholarship checks should be sent to the Student Financial Aid Office at the following address:
Student Financial Aid Office
University of Louisville
Houchens Building Room 110 Attn. Katie Farmer
Louisville, Kentucky 40292
Checks and/or documentation should include student name, student identification number, and award period, e.g. fall only or fall and spring. If an outside organization does not specify an award period, funds will be evenly distributed between fall and spring semester if check is made payable for $1000 or more or applied to the current semester if check is made payable for less than $1000.
Outside scholarship funds apply to student financial aid packages and are counted as financial assistance. If outside scholarship exceeds financial need and/or cost of attendance, adjustments will be made to the student’s aid package to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Self-help aid, such as loans and work-study awards, are adjusted before grant or scholarship aid is affected. If an overaward occurs after aid has been disbursed, the student may be required to repay all or a portion of their financial aid to the University.
The average processing time is up to seven business days and up to ten business days during high volume times. If you are expecting a scholarship from an outside organization and the scholarship has not posted to your student account, contact the outside organization to verify when the funds will be sent to the Student Financial Aid Office.
Scholarship Opportunities
Below you will find a list of outside scholarship information our office received and links to outside award agencies who awarded scholarships to students at the U of L in the past. We will continue to post scholarship information on this site; these scholarships, however, are not associated with the University. Please note the free search engine websites on the right. We suggest both students and parents read all scholarship applications carefully and read FinAid.Org's Scholarship Scam Alert prior to submitting any application fees.
2011-2012 Award Agencies (pdf)
2010-2011 Award Agencies (pdf)
River City Business & Professional Women's Foundation
Deadline: May 30, 2012
River City BPW Foundation is sponsoring a scholarship program open to women 25 years of age or older by July 1, 2012 and who are in need of financial assistance to complete her education or upgrade skills. Applicants are not required to be members of BPW or seek an endorsement of a BPW affiliate. For additional information please review the River City Business & Professional Women's Foundation scholarship application.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Deadline: June 15, 2012
The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in an accredited institution of higher education. For additional information, please visit the A & F website.
America's Best Blogging Scholarship
Deadline: June 30, 2012
Your Local Security is sponsoring a scholarship for incoming and currently enrolled freshmen. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the U.S. and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 grading scale. For additional information, please visit the Your Local Security website.
Cable TV Scholarship
Deadline: June 30, 2012
The CableTV.com Psychological Impact of TV Scholarship is open to current or prospective college students who are enrolled or are planning on enrolling in a college or university program. Applicants are required to submit an essay no longer than 1000 words. For additional information, please visit the CableTV.com scholarship website.
US Dish Scholarship
Deadline: July 1, 2012
Scholarship is available to current undergraduate and graduate students as well as incoming freshmen. Funds can apply to tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room and board for the 2012-2013 academic year. For additional information, please visit USDish.com.
ATT Savings Scholarship
Deadline: July 1, 2012
Scholarship is open to current full-time students as well as incoming freshmen. The recipient will receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship to be applied to qualified expenses, including graduate and undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room and board for the 2012-2013 academic year. For additional information, please visit the ATT Savings website.
DutchCrafters Heritage Scholarship
Deadline: July 31, 2012
This scholarship is open to undergraduate students only. Students are asked to submit an application and essay describing how will you draw upon your cultural heritage to shape your vocational aspirations, offer creative value to your future employer, and serve your community. For additional information, please visit the DutchCrafters scholarship website.
Digital Innovation Scholarship
Deadline: August 12, 2012
This scholarship is available to all high school seniors and currently enrolled college undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants are required to write an essay describing your personal experience with Internet entrepreneurship or the importance of new ideas in the digital realm. For additional information, please visit the Digital Innovation scholarship website.
Naming and Branding Scholarship
Deadline: August 15, 2012
Strategic Name Development, Inc is sponsoring a $2000 scholarship for full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree in English, Marketing, Mass Communications, or Linguistics. For additional information, please visit the Strategic name Development, Inc website.
Foreclosure.com Scholarship
Deadline: Dec. 1, 2012
Foreclosure.com is offering a scholarship program for currently enrolled college students (graduate students, law students and/or high school seniors are NOT eligible). Applicants are invited to apply by submitting an essay. Freshman entering fall 2011 are eligible once they have received a student ID number. For additional information please visit the Foreclosure.com website.
The Search Scholarship
Deadline: Dec. 15, 2012
Scholarship is open to full-time incoming freshmen and current students. Applicants must submit an essay explaining how internet search has become an integral part of education or how it has changed the way of finding information for education purposes. For additional information, please visit The Search Scholarship website.
Get Prepped LSAT Prep Scholarship
Deadline: January 30th and June 30th
The GP LSAT Prep scholarship is available to students interested in applying to law school. One or more grants of $1000 are awarded twice yearly (January 30 and June 30). To apply, use the ‘contact us’ form at GP LSAT Prep to request the application packet.
Community Action Partnership
Deadline: Varies
Louisville Metro Community Action Partnership provides numerous educational programs for residents of Louisville. For additional information, please visit the CAP website.
NAACP Scholarships
Deadline: Varies
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. For information on scholarships and applications, please visit the NAACP scholarship website.
Hazing Awareness Scholarship
Deadline: Varies
All students that are enrolled in any accredited college or university that has a Greek Social Environment may apply. Awards are granted monthly. For additional information, please visit the Hazing Awareness website.
Travel Nursing.org Scholarship
Deadline: Varies
Travel Nursing.org is sponsoring a scholarship to support the education of future nurses. A $1000 scholarship will be awarded annually. For additional information, please visit the TravelNursing.org website.
Memorial Scholarship Provider
Deadline: Varies
Multiple scholarships available to high school, undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA. For additional information please visit the following websites:
Http://newbeginningscholarship.com
Http://journeyscholarships.com
Scholarships for Engineering Students
Deadline: Varies
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) sponsors multiple scholarship programs for students studying in an accredited undergraduate engineering or engineering technology program recognized by ASHRAE. Scholarships are available to undergraduate students and high school seniors. For additional information, please visit the ASHRAE website.
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students
Deadline: Varies
The Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy Program (NSPP) of the Aspen Institute in Washington, DC, offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually. The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with NSPP. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience. The ideal candidate for this fellowship is a highly motivated continuing graduate or undergraduate student from an underrepresented community. For application and additional information, please visit the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship website.
F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program
Deadline: Varies
The Army offers the F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program. Whether you want to become a Physician, Dentist, Veterinarian, Optometrist, Clinical or Counseling Psychologist, if you qualify, you could earn a full-tuition scholarship, plus a monthly stipend. For application and additional information, call 1-800-USA-ARMY, or visit the ARMY website.
Benjamin A Gilman International Study Abroad Scholarship
Deadline: Varies
The Gilman Scholarship is open to all US citizen undergraduates, in good academic standing. Eligibility Requirements include: (1) Applicant must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide proof that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of their study abroad, (2) Applicant is applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by the student's accredited institution of higher education in the U.S, (3) Applicant is studying abroad for at least 4 weeks in one country. Programs going to more than one country are eligible if the student will be studying in one country for at least 4 weeks, (4) Applicant is studying abroad in any country except Cuba or a country on the State Department's current Travel Warning List, (5) Applicant is studying in the fall, spring, or academic year terms including winter inter-sessions. For application and additional information please visit the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship website.
KY Department of Veteran Affairs
Deadline: Varies
Benefits are available to veterans who want to attend colleges and universities in Kentucky. For additional information and, please visit the VA website. The Louisville Regional Office of the federal VA is located at 321 West Main Street in Louisville.
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
Deadline: Varies
The Thurgood Marshall Fund provides merit-based and need-based scholarships to students seeking financial assistance to complete their education. TMCF scholarship recipients are awarded annually to students meeting the eligibility criteria. For more information about these scholarships, please visit the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund website.
The National Research Council Associateship Programs
Deadline: Varies
The NRC is administers the Graduate, Postdoctoral and Senior Research Associateship Programs. The programs provide opportunities for Ph.D., Sc.D, or M.D. scientists and engineers to conduct research of their own choosing. For application and additional information, please visit the NRC website.
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Deadline: Varies
Scholarships for members of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Award programs include: Merit Awards, Scholar Abroad, Scholar at Sea, and Graduate Scholars. For more information including applications, eligibility, and deadlines, visit the scholarship web page on the NSCS website.
International Student Scholarships
Deadline: Varies
There are a variety of different collegiate scholarships available to international students. IEFA is the premier resource for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for US and international students wishing to study abroad. At this site, you will find the most comprehensive college scholarship search and grant listings plus international student loan programs and other information to promote study abroad. For additional information, please visit the IEFA website.
Institute for Humane Studies
Deadline: Varies
The Institute of Humane Studies offers various scholarships for students pursuing a Graduate degree. For additional information, please visit the IHS website.
Krell Institute
Deadline: Varies
The Krell Institute offers various fellowships for students pursuing a graduate degree. For additional information, please visit the Krell website.
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation
Deadline: Varies
The ESA Foundation awards numerous scholarships annually. The deadline for 2012-2013 scholarships has passed, however, please visit the ESA website to sign up for scholarship reminders for the 2013-2014 academic year.
