Mentored Scholarship Programs
In addition to monetary awards, these scholarships have significant programming components which can include travel, leadership, service, research and more. Students must submit a scholarship application, letters of recommendation, essays and a student-involvement resume to be considered for these programs. Admission and participation in the University Honors program is required to be considered for these scholarships. Review resume scoring rubric.
| Name | Type | Amount | Minimum Criteria |
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$22,000 per year for in-state students $28,000 per year for out-of-state students 10 students awarded |
3.5 GPA SAT not considered Kentucky and out-of-state students with an interest in undergraduate research. |
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McConnell Scholars
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Mentored |
Variable amounts up to full tuition; award is stacked with other university scholarships 10 students awarded |
3.5 GPA 26 ACT or 1230 SAT Kentucky students with a strong record of commitment to leadership, scholarship and service. |
| Mentored |
Full in-state tuition, and up to an additional $10,000/year to assist with educational expenses 10 students awarded |
3.5 GPA ACT/SAT not considered Kentucky and Southern Indiana Residents Historically awarded to Black/African American and Hispanic/Latinx students in Kentucky and Southern Indiana* |
*Southern Indiana counties include Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Perry, Scott and Washington.