Scholarships

Amount: Varies each year

Eligibility: Must have a declared major in Environmental Science and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Duration: One (1) academic year, excluding summer sessions.

Amount: Varies each year

Eligibility:

• Must be accepted for admission as a degree-seeking student at Northern Kentucky University.
• Incoming students must have a minimum 23 ACT score.
• Continuing students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Must display financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from the U.S. Department of Education.
• Must have declared Biological Sciences as their major or be pre-med track eligible.
• Preference will be given to high school graduates from Newport Central Catholic and Bishop Brossart High Schools.

Duration: One (1) academic year

Purpose: Endowed scholarship will support students studying neuroscience at NKU.

Amount: Varies

Eligibility:

• Must be accepted for admission as a degree-seeking student at Northern Kentucky University.
• Student must be studying neuroscience at NKU.
  

Duration: One (1) academic year

Purpose: The scholarship will support students who have declared biological sciences as their major.

Amount: Varies each year

Eligibility: Must major in biological sciences or are pre-med track eligible. Incoming students must have a 23 ACT score and continuing students must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Must display financial need as determined by the FAFSA.

Duration: One (1) academic year, excluding summer sessions.

Purpose: To assist a Northern Kentucky University student accepted into medical school.

Amount: Varies each year

Eligibility:

• Student must be a senior pre-medical student accepted for enrollment into medical school.
• Must be a resident of Boone, Campbell or Kenton County.
• Must have a 3.50 (on a 4.0 scale) cumulative grade-point average.

Duration: Spring semester

Purpose: Provide scholarship support for students pursuing an undergraduate degree from the Department of Biological Sciences.

Amount: Varies

Eligibility:

• Must be accepted for admission as an undergraduate degree-seeking student at Northern Kentucky University.
• Incoming students must have a minimum 23 ACT score.
• Continuing students must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree within the Department of Biological Sciences.
  

Duration: One (1) academic year (excluding summer sessions)

Purpose: To support an undergraduate student displaying financial need who is majoring in biological sciences and shows interest or experience in outreach and education in biology.

Amount: Varies

Eligibility:

• Must be accepted for admission as a degree-seeking student at Northern Kentucky University.
• Continuing students must maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA.
• Must display financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from the U.S. Department of Education.
• Submit essay displaying interest in biology outreach and education, in the spirit of Professor Kues. Preference will be given to students pursuing biology outreach and/or biology education.
  

Duration: One (1) academic year

Purpose: The primary goal of the scholarship is to support students pursuing a bachelor degree in biological sciences, neuroscience or environmental science for summer coursework, research, and/or internships.

Amount: Varies

Eligibility:

• Must be accepted for admission as a degree-seeking student at Northern Kentucky University.
• Must be accepted into the biological studies or environmental studies major field of study program.
• Must be enrolled for credit hours during a summer session.
• Preference will be given to qualified applicants who display financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from the U.S. Department of Education.
• Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are first-generation college students.

Duration: Varies

Amount: $3000 towards tuition, books, and/or housing based on need

For: Incoming first-year students declaring a major in a STEM discipline.

Duration: One (1) academic year - Renewable

Learn More About the CINSAM Scholarship

Amount: Full in-state tuition and books

For: Incoming first-year students declaring a major in a STEM discipline.

Duration: One (1) academic year - Renewable

Learn More About the Greaves Scholarship

Amount: Varies each year

For: Current NKU students majoring in a STEM field, who have earned 90 or more credit hours (equivalent to senior standing).

This scholarships rewards first-generation STEM students for their leadership and academic efforts at NKU. Nominations are submitted by faculty each spring, and awardees are honored each August at the Heather Bullen Summer Celebration of Research.

Duration: One (1) academic year (excluding summer sessions).