Scholarships at WKU
Cherry Presidential
$ 16,000 per year ($ 64,000 for 4 years)
3.8 GPA, 31 ACT minimum
WKU's most prestigious scholarship
Academic Merit Awards
Academic scholarships based on GPA (grade point average) and ACT
Cornelius A. Martin
For students from minority groups
GPA: 2.5 to 2.9 = $ 2,000 per year ($ 8,000 total)
GPA: 3.0 or more = $ 3,000 per year ($ 12,000 total)
Kentucky Governor's Scholars y National Merit Semi-Finalists
$ 1,500 per year ($ 6,000 for 4 years)
HOPE Scholarship
Key information
Requirements:
- Needs to be a resident from the Southcentral Kentucky area
- Be registered or have a plan to enroll in WKU or SKYCTC for the next semester
- Be of Latin origin
- Transfer to or be a student at SKYCTC or Western Kentucky University.
Additional Information
- The HOPE scholarship is renewable and the amount varies each year.
- Applicants are evaluated for their level of participation in community activities, including HOPE, volunteer work, and extracurricular activities.
- The essay (details in the application) they write.
- Academic achievements are considered. but they are not the only factors.
Scholarship Submission
How to submit your application:
Email application to addi.hinojoza@kctcs.edu
Applications will be reviewed after the March deadline. This date is the last day to submit all application materials.