Eligibility: Must have earned 90 or more credit hours (equivalent for classification as senior year). Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Must be majoring in STEM. Preference will be given to first generation college students.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must have a declared minor in Women and Gender Studies. Incoming students must have a minimum 23 ACT score. Continuing students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Preference will be given to female students meeting all other eligibility requirements.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be accepted as a degree-seeking student with a major in Geology; incoming students must have a minimum 23 ACT score; continuing students must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA; must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must have a declared major in music or theatre; must have successfully completed two semesters of coursework at NKU; must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; must demonstrate significant level of performance proficiency.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
To Apply: Music (859) 572-5421 and Theatre (859) 572-6362.
Eligibility: Must be a junior or senior majoring in mathematics; must have earned 24 credit hours in the previous academic year; must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and GPA of 3.0 in the mathematics major; must be a working student.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Requirements: Available to incoming freshmen students declaring majors in the following STEM disciplines: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering Pre-Major, Electronics Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Neuroscience, Physics, Pre-Engineering, or Statistics.
Students must have an ACT composite score of 25 or higher and rank in the top 25% of their high school class.
Applicants must complete their admissions application and submit any required application fees, high school transcript(s), and ACT or SAT scores to be considered.
Select students will participate in an on campus scholarship interview during the spring semester for final consideration.
Amount: Full in-state tuition and books (Scholarship recipients can only utilize one full NKU tuition scholarship/waiver)
Renewal Requirements:
Eligibility: Must be a junior or senior chemistry major enrolled for at least 10 credit hours.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
To Apply: Department of Chemistry (859) 572-5409
Eligibility: Must be enrolled at Northern Kentucky University; must be a declared theatre major; must have minimum GPA of 3.0; must demonstrate excellence in theatre and dance performance.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: Varies.
To Apply: Department of Theatre and Dance (859) 572-6362
Eligibility: Must have declared a major in a STEM subject area. Must be a Kentucky Resident with a 2.5 GPA
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be an art, music or theatre major.
Amount: In-state tuition.
Duration: One academic year.
To Apply: Visual Arts (859) 572-5421, Music (859) 572-5421, or Theatre (859) 572-6362
Eligibility: Must be a Political Science major and maintain good academic standing.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
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. Preference will be given to female students who qualify as post-traditional.
Amount: Varies
Duration: One academic year excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be admitted to Northern Kentucky University; incoming students must be in the top 25% of their class with an ACT composite score of 23+; continuing students must be enrolled full-time; continuing students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA; must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky; must be a History major.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year
Eligibility: Must be a degree-seeking student enrolled in at least six credit hours; must be in good academic standing; must submit a portfolio of at least 10 pages of original poetry selections.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must have a declared major in manufacturing engineering technology; must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 in major and 2.75 cumulative.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be accepted for admission as an undergraduate degree-seeking student with a declared major in Theatre with the playwriting area of concentration; must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in the major and a 2.5 or higher cumulative overall GPA; first-time freshman must have participated in a Theatre performance either in academic, community or professional Theatre; continuing students must participate in a NKU Theatre Department performance, student or faculty directed, in each year that they receive the scholarship in order to be eligible to renew the scholarship for the following academic year; must demonstrate satisfactory performance through broad appearances in students' area and evidence of continued progress, development, and ability in that area.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
To Apply: Contact Department of Theatre (859) 572-6362
Eligibility: Must be accepted for admission as a undergraduate degree-seeking student with a declared major in Theatre; must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in the major and a 2.5 or higher cumulative overall GPA; first-time freshman must have participated in a Theatre performance either in academic, community or professional Theatre; continuing students must participate in a NKU Theatre Department performance, student or faculty directed, in each year that they receive the scholarship in order to be eligible to renew the scholarship for the following academic year; must demonstrate satisfactory performance through broad appearances in students' area and evidence of continued progress, development, and ability in that area; preference given to applicants who meet the university's guidelines for post-traditional students.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
To Apply: Contact Department of Theatre (859) 572-6362
Eligibility: Must be a declared psychology major; must be of junior standing with at least 30 hours being completed at NKU; must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Student must have a 3.0 or higher high school grade-point average and an ACT score of 26 or higher. First preference will be given to students who meet this academic scholarship criteria, reside in Bracken and Pendleton Counties and maintain a major in pre-engineering or engineering related fields which include the STEM disciplines (Math, the natural sciences, Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, or Media Informatics).
Additional scholarship consideration will be given to students who reside in Bracken or Pendleton Counties, but who are not majoring in STEM disciplines, students who reside in the Northern Kentucky service region (outside Bracken or Pendleton County) who select a major in pre-engineering or engineering related fields which include the STEM disciplines (Math, the natural sciences, Computer Science, Computer Information Technology or Media Informatics).
Renewable for 3 additional years with the maintenance of a cumulative grade-point average of 3.25 and must have earned 24 credit hours in the previous academic year provided funding is available.
Amount: Full In-State Tuition per academic year
Eligibility: Must be a degree-seeking student; must have a minimum 23 ACT score; continuing students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA; must have declared Social Studies Education as their major.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a degree-seeking student and have completed one semester at NKU. Must have a declared major in History or Geography: must be eligible to participate in the chosen study abroad program. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at time of application. Must have a FAFSA on file.
Amount: Varies
Duration: Varies
Eligibility: Must be a declared major in History; must have a senior class standing.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate English major who is a resident of Kentucky with a cumulative GPA of 2.85 or higher. Must submit a copy of your transcript (photocopy or printout acceptable), two letters of recommendation (at least one from a professor), and an explanation in 300 words or less of why you believe you should be awarded the Stallings English Scholarship (on a separate page, typed).
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
To Apply: Department of English (859) 572-5416
Eligibility: Must be a geology major with a minimum GPA of 3.00.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a senior in the Department of English with a grade point average of at least 3.25 with graduation planned for the upcoming academic year. Priority will be given to applicants in the Secondary Education track, but others are not excluded. Must submit a copy of your transcript (photocopy or printout acceptable), two letters of recommendation (at least one from a professor), and an explanation in 300 words or less of why you believe you should be awarded the Barbara Collier Scholarship.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a degree-seeking student and majoring in Biology.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must have a declared major in Psychology; Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; Must be registered with the Office of Disability Services at Northern Kentucky University; Preference shall be given to those applicants who have achieved senior standing.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a declared major in the Department of Art with a 3.0 GPA in art department courses and a 2.5 GPA overall. Preference will be given to a student working in photography or computer-based imaging.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
To Apply: Visual Arts (859) 572-5421
The Mark R. Herrmann Scholarship is presented each year to a deserving undergraduate History major. This scholarship was established through the generosity of Mrs. Dorothy Herrmann in memory of her son.
To be eligible, a student must: (1) be enrolled for a minimum of 12 semester hours during the semester of application; (2) have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25; (3) be a declared history major with junior standing (minimum 61 credit hours); and (4) have at least 30 credit hours completed at NKU.
The amount of the scholarship varies. It is awarded for one academic year, excluding summer sessions.
An online application is available through the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
Carol's Peripatetic Scholarship supports students with a major or minor in the STEM disciplines or in World Languages and Literatures with study abroad costs.
Eligibility criteria for World Languages and Literatures students:
Distribution of award: The award will be distributed by the Office of Education Abroad.
Amount of award: Dependent upon available funds.
Eligibility: Must be accepted as a degree-seeking student; must be accepted in the biological studies or environmental studies major field of study program; must be enrolled for credit hours during a summer session.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One summer session.
Eligibility: Available to incoming freshmen students declaring majors in the following STEM disciplines: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, Data Science, Electronics Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Neuroscience, Physics, Pre-Engineering, or Statistics.
Students must have 3.0 or higher high school GPA and score a 22 ACT Mathematics or 540 SAT Mathematics or higher.
Amount: Maximum of $3000 total towards tuition, books, and/or housing based on need.
Renewal Requirements:
Eligibility: Must have a declared major in Environmental Science: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be accepted for admission as a degree-seeking student at Northern Kentucky University; must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher; must be pursuing a major in World Languages and Literatures; must be in their second year and/or past the intermediate 202-level classes; must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Student must be participating in an approved rigorous, culturally immersive study abroad programs that offer the opportunity for personal growth, academic achievement, and a competitive edge in an increasingly global society.
Amount: Dependent upon available funds.
Duration: For the semester in which the student is studying abroad.
Eligibility: Must be majoring in Physics/Pre-Engineering; must be either currently engaged in undergraduate research at NKU or have submitted a proposal for undergraduate research.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be a music major enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year.
To Apply: Music (859) 572-5421
Eligibility: Must be a degree-seeking student with a declared major in music; must participate in departmental ensembles; must meet academic standards as required by the university and music department.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
To Apply: Department of Music (859) 572-6399
Eligibility: Must be a declared history major; must be of junior standing with at least 30 hours being completed at NKU; must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
Eligibility: Must be first-time freshman. Must be a resident of Campbell County, Kentucky. Preference will be given to students majoring in Mathematics and/or Business.
Amount: Varies.
Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.
