Out-of-state Scholarships
We are still awarding Admission Based Scholarships for 2018-2019.
The Fall 2018 mentored scholarship application is now closed. If you have questions about the Fall 2018 scholarship application, please email admitme@louisville.edu with "Scholarships" in the subject line.**
The Fall 2019 scholarship application will open in late Summer of 2018. The deadline is December 15.
Admission Based Scholarships
Automatic Scholarships
Students who meet the minimum criteria will receive awards following admission to UofL. No scholarship application is required. Eligible students may also apply for Competitive and Mentored Scholarships.
| Name | Type | Amount | Minimum Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Scholars Program | Automatic | $5,000-$15,000 renewable | Eligibility based on academic merit; |
| Regional Award | Automatic | $9,000 renewable | Admitted students from Cincinnati, Chicago and Nashville; |
Guaranteed Scholarships
Students must meet minimum criteria and have been full participants in the prestigious programs listed. No scholarship application is required, and awards are renewable.
| Name | Type | Amount | Minimum Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Merit Finalist | Guaranteed | $20,000 National Scholars Award | Must list UofL as first choice with National Merit Corporation |
| National Merit Semifinalist | Guaranteed | $15,000 National Scholars Award | 3.5 GPA |
Mentored Scholarships
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 by December 15, 2018 to be considered for these programs for Fall 2019. View resume scoring rubric.
| Name | Type | Amount | Minimum Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Fellows Program | Mentored | Full tuition, plus additional education allowance; 10 awarded | 31 ACT or 1420 SAT and 3.5 GPA |
| Grawemeyer Scholarship | Mentored | Full in-state tuition, plus $8,000/year educational allowance; 10 awarded | 31 ACT or 1420 SAT and 3.5 GPA |