BEGINNING FRESHMEN SCHOLARSHIPS

Western Kentucky University offers several types of scholarships for beginning freshmen. They include Academic Scholarships, Leadership Scholarships, Departmental Scholarships, and Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) Scholarships.

Academic scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement (GPA, rank in class and ACT/SAT scores) and participation in extracurricular activities and leadership. Leadership scholarships are awarded based on demonstrated leadership activities in high school and leadership potential. Applications may be obtained from a high school counselor or the application can be printed from our web site. To receive full consideration by the scholarship committee, applications must be postmarked by JANUARY 15.

The Scholarship Application requires input from high school guidance counselors, and accordingly, is not interactive. The application must be printed and filled out completely prior to mailing. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance at (270) 745-2755 (option 3) or e-mail scholarships@wku.edu

Some scholarships also are available through a few academic departments. A complete listing of these scholarships may be viewed at Departmental Scholarships . Western also offers Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) Scholarships to qualified students who are residents of specific counties in Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Missouri. Complete details are available at TIP .

RETURNING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Returning WKU student currently enrolled full-time at WKU may apply for academic scholarships for the next academic year by completing and returning student scholarship application after February 1. The deadline for receiving the application is April 15.

The primary criterion is college academic achievement. The application is available online and may be printed and returned to our office. Applications are also available in the Office of Student Financial Assistance, 317 Potter Hall. For additional information you may contact Student Financial Assistance at (270) 745-2755 (option 3) or e-mail scholarships@wku.edu.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE/JUNIOR COLLEGE TRANSFERS

Community College/Junior College Transfers who have completed two years at a community or junior college may apply for a Community/Junior College Scholarship. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of college academic achievement. Applications may be obtained online, printed and submitted to the Office of Student Financial Assistance. Applications may also be obtained from a community college counselor or in the Office of Student Financial Assistance, 317 Potter Hall. To receive full consideration by the scholarship committee, applications must be received by April 1.

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