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Here you will find an ongoing list of scholarships available. Please read the requirements and applications in detail. Also take note of deadlines as they are all different.
Here you will find an ongoing list of scholarships available. Please read the requirements and applications in detail. Also take note of deadlines as they are all different.
You can also find scholarships through your "Pathful" app in your "Clever" account.
You can also find scholarships through your "Pathful" app in your "Clever" account.
Non Profit Scholarships (Updated weekly)
Non Profit Scholarships (Updated weekly)
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships (Deadline 2/25/26)
Louisville Elks Lodge Scholarships (Multiple) (Deadline 1/31/26)
Fern Creek Chamber of Commerce (Deadline 12/1)
No Sweat Scholarship (Deadline 12/31/25)
Dream Big Scholarship (Deadline 12/31/25)
Peace Scholarship (Deadline 3/22/26)
KFRW Scholarship (Deadline 3/30/26)
Aero Club Scholarship- For those interested in Aviation (Deadline 4/1/2025)
Scholarships from schools in KY
Scholarships from schools in KY
UofL Scholarship Information- (Deadline December 1, 2025 for competitive scholarships)
Begley Scholarship (Full ride to Lindsay Wilson) (Deadline usually in January 2026)
Kentucky State University (HBCU) (Varying deadlines)
University of Kentucky Scholarship Information (Deadline December 1, 2025 for competitive scholarships)
Western Kentucky University Scholarships Information (For full scholarship consideration, all incoming freshmen for Fall 2026 must be fully admitted by December 31st, 2025 )
Spalding University Scholarships Information
University of Pikeville Scholarships Information
Eastern Kentucky University Information
Northern Kentucky University Scholarship Information
Morehead State University Scholarships
Murray State University Scholarships
Bellarmine University Scholarships
General Scholarships
General Scholarships
Major Corporation Scholarships
Minority Scholarship and Undocumented Students
Scholarships for African Americans and Africans
Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino students
Scholarships for Asian Students
Scholarships, Resources, and Tips for Undocumented and DACA-mented students in Kentucky
PELL GRANT PROMISE
PELL GRANT PROMISE
A Federal Pell Grant is a type of financial aid that helps low-income undergraduate students pay for college. You MUST fill out the 2026-2027 FAFSA when it releases to qualify for a Pell Grant. Some colleges and universities will pay your FULL tuition if you qualify for a Pell Grant. Whatever your Pell Grant amount is, if it does not cover your tuition then these colleges will pay the rest if you are admitted to their school. (Only tuition is covered at these schools, unless otherwise noted).
A Federal Pell Grant is a type of financial aid that helps low-income undergraduate students pay for college. You MUST fill out the 2026-2027 FAFSA when it releases to qualify for a Pell Grant. Some colleges and universities will pay your FULL tuition if you qualify for a Pell Grant. Whatever your Pell Grant amount is, if it does not cover your tuition then these colleges will pay the rest if you are admitted to their school. (Only tuition is covered at these schools, unless otherwise noted).
Kentucky State University (HBCU) (They will pay tuition + dorm and food! Must do FAFSA and have 2.5 GPA)
Eastern Kentucky University (Must have at least a 3.0 GPA)
Western Kentucky University (if you have a 3.0 GPA)
Morehead State University (Must have a 2.8 GPA)
The Evolve502 Scholarship is a scholarship program that covers a student’s college tuition after federal and state aid has been applied. The scholarship application will open in mid-August to eligible JCPS Class of 2026 students and may be used to earn an associate degree, workforce credential or up to 60 undergraduate credit hours at any Kentucky Community and Technical College including Jefferson Community and Technical College, or Simmons College of Kentucky. (Basically, You can go to any of those schools and get an associate's degree for free).
If a student completes their Associate's degree at JCTC through Evolve502 (free) and participates in the ULtra program (free), they can qualify to finish out their Bachelor's degree at UofL for FREE as long as they are Pell Grant eligible (through FAFSA).
Free tuition for adopted youth:
Free tuition for adopted youth:
The Tuition Waiver for Foster and Adopted Children waives the cost of tuition and mandatory fees at all of Kentucky’s public 4 (year) universities as well as all the colleges and institutions of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). Once utilized, the waiver is good for 5 years.
Eligible youth include:
Those currently committed to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
Those who aged out of Kentucky’s Foster Care System on or after their 18th birthday.
Those whose were adopted from Kentucky’s foster care system.
Eligible youth must:
Youth must start using the benefit within 4 years of graduating high school or obtaining their GED.
Complete the Free Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Maintain good academic standing at the college.
To apply, the youth should complete Section I of the Tuition Waiver and return the form to the college’s financial aid office.
Questions: chafee.ilp@ky.gov
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