UofL Regional Scholars Program
Think you can't afford to attend college out of state?
Think again.
California-, DC Metro-, Illinois-, Indiana-, Metro NY/NJ/PA-, Nashville-, and Southern New England-area students (based on home or school county) accepted to the University of Louisville will automatically receive a $10,000-$16,000 renewable Regional Scholars Award. No additional scholarship application is required.
Award Information & Criteria
Amount Information | ACT/SAT Criteria | Weighted GPA Criteria |
---|---|---|
$10,000 | Automatic upon admission to UofL | |
$11,000 | 24-26 ACT/1160-1250 SAT or comprehensive review | 3.25 |
$13,000 | 27-28 ACT/1260-1320 SAT or comprehensive review | 3.5 |
$16,000 | 29 ACT/1330 SAT | 3.5 |
Students must attend school or reside in eligible county. Excludes Southern Indiana counties eligible for in-state tuition (Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Perry, Scott and Washington)
Out-of-state first-time freshman students cannot combine Regional Scholars Awards and a National Scholars Awards.
Check your eligibility.
Apply today.
Simply submit your application along with the $25 application fee (or fee waiver documentation), your high school transcript. ACT/SAT scores are optional.
If you qualify for the Regional Scholars Program, you will be notified following your admission to the University of Louisville. No separate application is required. Please note:
- UofL only accepts the highest composite ACT or SAT.
- UofL accepts weighted GPAs if available from high school.
- If you increase your ACT/SAT score or GPA to move into a new scholarship award level, UofL will increase your award until May 1.
- After May 1, you may appeal for an increased award if your profile improves. Late admission applicants may also appeal for an award after May 1.
- Students planning to participate in UofL Division 1 sports programs are encouraged to check with coaches for additional requirements.
- The Regional Scholars Award cannot be combined with either the Grawemeyer Scholarship, Brown Fellows Program or National Merit finalist scholarship.
Learn more about applying to UofL.
Questions?
We're here to help. Please contact University of Louisville Office of Admissions at 502.852.6531 or admitme@louisville.edu.
Beginning for students entering UofL in Fall 2022, students in the Dallas area will no longer be eligible for a Regional Scholars Award, but students from the entire state of Texas will be eligible for an automatic National Scholars Award if they meet the criteria.