Northern Kentucky University

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Highland Heights, KY

University Website:  www.nku.edu/
Apply Online:  https://nku.edu/admissions.html

Northern Kentucky University is a public, co-educational university in northern Kentucky located in Highland Heights, seven miles (11 km) southeast of Cincinnati, Ohio. The university is primarily an undergraduate, liberal arts institution, but it also features graduate programs. Total enrollment at the university currently exceeds 15,000 students, with over 13,000 undergraduate students and over 2,000 graduate students. Northern Kentucky University is the third largest university, behind the University of Cincinnati and Miami University, but before Xavier University, of Greater Cincinnati's four large, four-year universities and the youngest of Kentucky's eight state universities, although it is not the last to join the state system, as the University of Louisville did not become a state university until 1970.

Notable among the university's programs are the Salmon P. Chase College of Law and the College of Informatics, founded in 2006. The university has been cited for academic quality and value by such publications as CIO Magazine,U.S. News and World Report, and Forbes. The University issues an annual report that recaps significant achievements by students, faculty, and staff.

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Northern Kentucky University College Scholarships

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KY Governor's Scholarship - NKU

Northern Kentucky University

$4,500 February 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The KY Governor's Scholarship is open to entering freshmen students at Northern Kentucky University who are residents of Kentucky and have a minimum, weighted GPA of 3.5.

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KY Governor's Scholarship - NKU

Northern Kentucky University

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$4,500

deadline

February 01, 2026
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Description

The KY Governor's Scholarship is open to entering freshmen students at Northern Kentucky University who are residents of Kentucky and have a minimum, weighted GPA of 3.5.

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Excellence Scholarship - NKU

Northern Kentucky University

$3,500 February 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Excellence Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Northern Kentucky University. You must have a minimum 3.7 GPA to be eligible for this renewable award.

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Excellence Scholarship - NKU

Northern Kentucky University

award

$3,500

deadline

February 01, 2026
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Description

The Excellence Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Northern Kentucky University. You must have a minimum 3.7 GPA to be eligible for this renewable award.

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Founders Scholarship - NKU

Northern Kentucky University

$3,000 February 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Founders Scholarship is open to entering freshmen students at Northern Kentucky University who are residents of Kentucky and have a minimum, weighted GPA of 3.95.

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Founders Scholarship - NKU

Northern Kentucky University

award

$3,000

deadline

February 01, 2026
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Description

The Founders Scholarship is open to entering freshmen students at Northern Kentucky University who are residents of Kentucky and have a minimum, weighted GPA of 3.95.

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Commonwealth Scholarship - Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University

$2,000 February 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Commonwealth Scholarship is open to entering first-time freshmen at Northern Kentucky University. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify for this renewable award.

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Commonwealth Scholarship - Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University

award

$2,000

deadline

February 01, 2026
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Description

The Commonwealth Scholarship is open to entering first-time freshmen at Northern Kentucky University. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify for this renewable award.

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College Access Program Grant

Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA)

Up to $1,900 Varies See Details

Description

The College Access Program Grant is available to students residing in Kentucky. You must be enrolled at least half - time at a participating school, and demonstrate financial to be eligible for this award.

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College Access Program Grant

Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA)

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Up to $1,900

deadline

Varies
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Description

The College Access Program Grant is available to students residing in Kentucky. You must be enrolled at least half - time at a participating school, and demonstrate financial to be eligible for this award.

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Educational Diversity Scholarship - NKU

Northern Kentucky University

100% of tuition February 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Educational Diversity Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Northern Kentucky University. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, have evidence of academic achievements or academic promise, and demonstrate the ability to enhance the multicultural atmosphere of the campus. U.S. citizenship is also required. This award covers full tuition...

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Educational Diversity Scholarship - NKU

Northern Kentucky University

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100% of tuition

deadline

February 01, 2026
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Description

The Educational Diversity Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Northern Kentucky University. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, have evidence of academic achievements or academic promise, and demonstrate the ability to enhance the multicultural atmosphere of the campus. U.S. citizenship is also required. This award covers full tuition...

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Presidential Scholarship - NKU

Northern Kentucky University

100% of tuition February 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Presidential Scholarship is open to entering freshmen students at Northern Kentucky University. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 combined with a 34 ACT / 1490 SAT score to be considered for this renewable award.

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Presidential Scholarship - NKU

Northern Kentucky University

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100% of tuition

deadline

February 01, 2026
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Description

The Presidential Scholarship is open to entering freshmen students at Northern Kentucky University. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 combined with a 34 ACT / 1490 SAT score to be considered for this renewable award.

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Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship

Work Ready Kentucky

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Description

The Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship is open to students who are residents of Kentucky, You must have a high school diploma or be working on your GED and be planning to attend Kentucky Community and Technical College System, Campbellsville University, Eastern Kentucky University, Galen College of Nursing, MedQuest College, Northern Kentucky...

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Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship

Work Ready Kentucky

award

Varies

deadline

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Description

The Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship is open to students who are residents of Kentucky, You must have a high school diploma or be working on your GED and be planning to attend Kentucky Community and Technical College System, Campbellsville University, Eastern Kentucky University, Galen College of Nursing, MedQuest College, Northern Kentucky...

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Kay Crist Scholarship in Nursing

Northern Kentucky University

Varies January 16, 2026 See Details

Description

The Kay Crist Scholarship in Nursing is open to students at Northern Kentucky University. You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science nursing program with a minimum 2.7 GPA and have no more than six hours of general studies to complete toward graduation. You must complete the program and graduate within three semesters to be considered for...

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Kay Crist Scholarship in Nursing

Northern Kentucky University

award

Varies

deadline

January 16, 2026
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Description

The Kay Crist Scholarship in Nursing is open to students at Northern Kentucky University. You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science nursing program with a minimum 2.7 GPA and have no more than six hours of general studies to complete toward graduation. You must complete the program and graduate within three semesters to be considered for...

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Art, Music, Theatre Scholarship (Continuing Students) - NKU

Northern Kentucky University

Varies January 16, 2026 See Details

Description

The Art, Music, Theatre Scholarship is open to continuing students at Northern Kentucky University. You must be majoring in art, music or theatre and show excellence in performance, and potential, talent or aptitude in the arts to be considered for this award. An audition, interview or portfolio review is required.

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Art, Music, Theatre Scholarship (Continuing Students) - NKU

Northern Kentucky University

award

Varies

deadline

January 16, 2026
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Description

The Art, Music, Theatre Scholarship is open to continuing students at Northern Kentucky University. You must be majoring in art, music or theatre and show excellence in performance, and potential, talent or aptitude in the arts to be considered for this award. An audition, interview or portfolio review is required.

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