Out-of-state Scholarships
This page reflects award criteria and amounts for students entering UofL in Fall 2019.
For students entering UofL in Fall 2018: We are still awarding Admission-Based Scholarships for 2018-2019. The application for 2018-2019 Mentored Scholarships is now closed. If you have questions about the 2018-2019 scholarship application or award amounts and criteria, please email admitme@louisville.edu with "Scholarships" in the subject line.
For students entering UofL in Fall 2019: The application for 2019-2020 Mentored Scholarships will open in late summer of 2018. The application deadline is December 15.
Admission-Based Scholarships
Automatic Scholarships
Out-of-state students who meet the minimum criteria will automatically receive awards following admission to UofL. No scholarship application is required. Eligible students may also apply for Mentored Scholarships.
| Name | Type | Amount | Minimum Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Scholars Program | Renewable | $5,000-$15,000 renewable | Eligibility based on academic merit; |
| Regional Award | Renewable | $9,000 renewable | Admitted students from Cincinnati, Chicago, Dallas, Nashville, and Mid-Atlantic; |
| 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 1390 SAT and 3.5 GPA |
| Grawemeyer Scholarship | Mentored | Full in-state tuition, plus $8,000/year educational allowance; 10 awarded | 31 ACT or 1390 SAT and 3.5 GPA |