- Scholarships are awarded only to applicants admitted for the Fall semester
- Applicants with missing documentation may not be considered for scholarships.
- No scholarships are awarded in the Spring semester.
- All scholarships listed below are renewable and can be combined.
Scholarships
Scholarships for International Freshmen
Bluegrass Spirit Academic Scholarship
| $5,000 | 3.0 GPA |
| $8,000 | 3.0 GPA & 1200 SAT or 3.5 GPA |
| $10,000 | 3.5 GPA & 1200 SAT or 3.6 GPA |
| $12,500 | 3.5 GPA & 1360 SAT or 3.8 GPA |
*Deadline: December 1
Belonging Scholarship
$5,000 - $15,000 per year
Minimum GPA 2.5 + supplementary essay
Priority Deadline: December 1
International Ambassador Scholarship
$3,000 - 50% of tuition
Minimum GPA 2.5 + supplementary materials
Priority Deadline: February 15
Scholarships for International Transfer Students
Belonging Scholarship
$2,500 per year
Minimum GPA 2.5 + supplementary essay
Priority Deadline: June 15
International Ambassador Scholarship
$3,000 - 50% of tuition
Minimum GPA 2.5 + supplementary materials
Priority Deadline: May 15
Transfer Achievement
$4,000 per year
Minimum GPA 3.0
Priority Deadline: June 15
Trustees Scholarship
~$8,000 per year
Minimum GPA 3.5
Priority Deadline: June 15
Phi Theta Kappa
~$15,000 per year
Minimum GPA 3.5
Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa in good academic standing with at least 48 credit hours completed before transferring
Priority Deadline: June 15
Scholarships for International Graduate Students
For more information about scholarships and funding for international graduate students, click the link below.
Departmental Scholarships
Academic departments across campus offer scholarships and funding specifically for students in certain programs. For more information, click the link below.
External Resources and Grants
Funding sources can differ depending on the region of the world in which students live. We strongly suggest contacting the nearest Overseas Education Advising Center or the U.S. Embassy/Consulate in your country. These centers have updated information about financial assistance and can assist with the application process.