BEGINNING FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
In The Department Of Psychology
WKU is committed to making higher education affordable and accessible for all students. That's why over 80% of our first year students receive a scholarship.
ACADEMIC MERIT AWARDS
Hilltopper Guarantee
WKU guarantees a last-dollar scholarship, if any cost of tuition remains after all gift aid has been applied, for first-time, first-year freshmen from Kentucky who receive Pell Grant assistance and have at least a 3.0 cumulative unweighted high school GPA.
TopDollar Scholarship Portal
The TopDollar Scholarship Portal is one convenient way to apply for scholarships at WKU. In addition to the scholarships that are awarded by the University based on academic merit, there are numerous scholarships that are awarded by the College Heights Foundation through private funds established by alumni and friends, academic departments or programs throughout the University, or by community organizations and professional associations. Learn more about the types of scholarships that can be applied for via TOPDollar.
Application Fee Waiver
Fee waivers can be accepted a variety of ways depending on the eligible program you participate in. You must be currently participating in the program for fee waiver eligibility.
- Free and Reduced Lunch
- ACT or SAT waivers
- TRiO, Upward Bound, Educational Talent Search, or Educational Opportunities
- Medicaid or SNAP
- Supplemental Security Income
- KIIS and CCSA
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT AT WKU
The Student Employment Program at Western Kentucky University provides employment opportunities for students who are in need of part-time employment as they pursue a course of study at the University. The program is also designed to assist University departments in meeting their objectives through the use of qualified student employees.
Targeted Awards
Targeted Cornelius A. Martin Scholarship
(for eligible minority students)
Targeted Gatton & Craft Academy Graduates
(additional research funds available)
Cherry Presidential Scholarship
$16,000
for selected recipients
WKU ADMISSION APPLICATION + TOPDOLLAR APPLICATION & SUPPORTING MATERIALS
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