Evolve502 Scholarship

Provides 100% tuition coverage for Evolve 502 Scholars who earn an associate degree from a KCTCS school or Simmons College of Kentucky.

Evolve502 Eligibility & Award

Evolve502 is a community-focused organization in Louisville that invests in educational opportunities for our city’s youth by giving scholarships to prepare students for college. Eligible JCPS graduates who earn at least 48 credits from a KCTCS school or Simmons College of Kentucky have the opportunity to continue their education at the University of Louisville.

The Evolve502 Scholarship is a renewable, last-dollar scholarship program that covers a student’s college tuition after federal and state aid has been applied. Evolve502 scholarships will be available until funding is exhausted.

AMOUNT PER YEAR
MINIMUM CRITERIA

100% tuition coverage after federal and stat aid is applied

  • Evolve 502 Scholars who earn an associate degree from a KCTCS school or Simmons College of Kentucky
  • Transfer/adult students pursuing first undergraduate degree
  • FAFSA on file for the school year in which you’re seeking aid
  • Pell Grant and KEES eligible at time of transfer*
  • Earned 48 credit hours**
  • Full-time enrollment

*If a student remains in continuous attendance at the university and becomes Pell and KEES eligible, contact the Office of Transfer and Adult Services to have your Evolve502 eligibility reviewed. 
**If a student has not completed 48 credit hours, a petition form is available to request early transfer.


Evolve502 Renewal

The University of Louisville will continue to award the Evolve502 Scholarship each fall and spring semester for six (6) semesters to complete a bachelor's degree. 

  • The Evolve502 Scholarship is only awarded for fall and spring semesters, not summer.

Renewal Criteria

  • Be enrolled full-time each semester to receive the award. 
  • Maintain continuous attendance. If a student cannot maintain continuous attendance OR needs an extra semester to complete their degree, a petition form is available.
  • File a FAFSA each year.
  • Must meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy.

Contact Us

Office of Adult & Transfer Services

Department Website about

Phone

502-852-0166
502-852-6526 (fax)

Location

University of Louisville
Houchens Building
2211 S Brook St, Lower Level
Louisville, KY 40208

Hours

Monday - Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
No holiday hours