Transfer & Adult Scholarships

The University of Louisville offers a variety of scholarships to students ranging from automatic awards to competitive scholarships. Scholarships are awarded by the Office of Admissions. Scholarships are education funds that don't have to be paid back. Eligibility varies, and can be based on place of residence, academic achievement, ethnicity, program participation and more.

A note regarding ACT/SAT scores and scholarship awards: Students may apply for scholarships with or without test scores. Students applying for scholarships without test scores will be considered through a comprehensive review of academic merit and rigor. Consistent Advanced Placement, Cambridge, International Baccalaureate, and/or dual credit coursework is required for consideration. We strongly encourage students with mid to high ACT/SAT scores to submit their scores to automatically receive additional awards.

Institutional Scholarships

  • No deadline: scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis*
  • No scholarship application required.  Transfer students who meet the minimum criteria will be awarded following admission to UofL.
  • A current FAFSA must be on file for eligibility and renewal.
  • Institutional scholarships are need-based, last-dollar scholarships that awarded after all eligible federal and state aid is applied to tuition.**
  • Students on an F-1 Visa should look into the Global Transfer Scholarship. F-1 students are not eligible for any other institutional or admissions-based scholarships.

Name

Amount/Year

Minimum Criteria

Renewable

Cardinal Commitment Grant

(100% tuition coverage for students who demonstrate success in the classroom and financial need to transfer to UofL.)

Varies

Admission to the University of Louisville; at least 48 transferable hours; transfer GPA of 2.5 or higher; students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree.

Yes

Comeback Cards Grant

(Offers up to $4000 of debt forgiveness to returning students)

$4000

Admission to the University of Louisville; must have been previously enrolled at UofL and been away for a minimum of two academic years; have a balance of $2,500 or less and not in collections.

Yes, with application

Evolve502 Scholarship

(Eligible JCPS graduates who earn an associate degree from a KCTCS school or Simmons College of Kentucky)

 

Varies

Admission to the University of Louisville; transfer/adult students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree; must be Pell and KEES eligible.

Yes

 *Comeback Cards Grant requires renewal each semester.

**Institutional scholarships apply to tuition only.  Fees, housing, textbooks, and meal plans are not covered.

Admission-based Scholarships

  • No deadline: scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis.
  • No scholarship application required. Transfer students (not readmits) who meet the minimum criteria will be awarded following admission to UofL.
  • Admission-based scholarships cannot be combined with other admission-based scholarships. 
  • Students on an F-1 Visa should look into the Global Transfer Scholarship. F-1 students are not eligible for any other institutional or admissions-based scholarships.

Name

Amount/Year

Minimum Criteria

Renewable

Kentucky Guaranteed Transfer Scholarship 

(Kentucky residents transferring from four-year institutions)

$2000

Admission to the University of Louisville; eligibility based on academic merit and Kentucky residency; transfer students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree.

Yes

Border Benefit

(Illinois, Indiana, Nashville TN, Ohio, St. Louis MO, and West Virginia.)

$16,000 grant to reduce tuition to      in-state rate

Admission to the University of Louisville; Residence or school attendance in an eligible county or state; transfer students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree.

Yes

Regional Scholars Program

(California**, DC Metro, Metro NY/NJ/PA, and Southern New England-area students)

$12,000

Admission to the University of Louisville; Residence or school attendance in an eligible zip code or county; transfer students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree.

Yes

National Transfer Scholarship

(Out-of-State students outside of Regional or Border Benefit areas)

$5,000-$7,500 

Admission to the University of Louisville; eligibility based on academic merit and residency outside of Kentucky; transfer students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree.

Yes

Global Cardinal Scholarship

$5,000-$8,000

3.25+ GPA

International Student

Yes (may be awarded up to 6 semesters, provided the student maintains a GPA of 2.5)

Competitive Scholarships

  • Transfer students who apply for competitive awards should make note of deadlines and submit materials as noted. 
  • Consideration for these awards requires an application, submission of transcripts, and in some instances, a personal statement.  Please refer to the linked scholarship for more information.
  • Students on an F-1 Visa should look into the Global Transfer Scholarship. F-1 students are not eligible for any other institutional or admissions-based scholarships.

 

Name

Amount/Year

Minimum Criteria

Renewable

KCTCS Scholarship

(Eligible KCTCS and Ivy Tech Community College System students)

$1000-3000

Admission to the University of Louisville; at least 40 transferable hours from KCTCS/Ivy Tech; transfer students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree.

One-time award

Osher Reentry Scholarship

(Eligible students with a five or more-year gap in their education)

Up to $5000

Admission to the University of Louisville; current FAFSA on file; transfer/adult students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree.

Yes, with application

 

Questions? Contact Transfer & Adult Services at (502) 852-0166 or .

Student Financial Aid Office Scholarships

UofL Departmental Awards

  • Awards offered through individual academic departments
  • Awards managed by the financial aid office

Fields Alumni Scholarship

  •  Students 25 or older who have at least one dependent and meet academic criteria

New Beginning Scholarship

  • Kentucky residents who demonstrate financial need and are returning to college after a break of at least one year.

Questions? Contact the Student Financial Aid Office at (502) 852-5511 or .

Community Partners Scholarships

Community Foundation of Louisville Scholarships

  • Over 80 scholarship opportunities for Kentucky students. Read each scholarship description for specific eligibility criteria.

Scholarship Universe

  • Various scholarship opportunities from community partners.