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Four-year institutions in Kentucky are excited to enroll transfer students from Bluegrass Community & Technical College. Scholarships are available for students transferring from KCTCS schools to earn their bachelor’s degree. Your Transfer Center advisor can help you explore scholarships.  Don’t let money stand in the way of your dreams!

 

University of Kentucky: TRUSTEES SCHOLARSHIP FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS

The Trustees Scholarship is an initiative designed to increase the number of student transferring to UK from the state’s community and technical colleges.

· Currently enrolled KCTCS students who earn their Associate's Degree with a 3.5 cumulative GPA after the spring 2008 term and transfer to UK for the fall 2008 term are eligible to compete for a limited number of two-year renewable awards which cover the difference between UK tuition and KCTCS tuition.

· Currently enrolled KCTCS students with 48 hours after the spring 2008 semester (with at least 24 earned at KCTCS) and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3, who are not receiving the above award, are eligible to compete for a limited number of $4,000 scholarships, payable as $2,000 per year for up to two years.

· All other transfer students with a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA, who are currently enrolled at an accredited institution and have 24 hours by the end of the spring 2008 term, are eligible to compete for a limited number of $1,000 non-renewable awards.

 Applicants are required to submit an application to the UK Office of Academic Scholarships by May 15, 2008. For more info: www.uky.edu/AcademicScholarships/transfer.htm

 

Eastern Kentucky University: TRANSFER SCHOLARS

KCTCS students are eligible for a new scholarship. Each grant is valued at half the EKU in-state undergraduate tuition and will be renewable for up to six consecutive semesters.

 Qualifications

· Transfer from a KCTCS institution

· Have completed a total of at least 24 hours of course work at  
      a KCTCS institution

· Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on all postsecondary
      work at the time of transfer

 Requirements

· Must complete a FAFSA

· Must maintain a GPA of 2.5

· Remain a full-time student in good standing with satisfactory 
      academic progress

· Maintain required minimum eligibility for all awarded federal, state, and institutional grants

 For more info: www.finaid.eku.edu/Beacon.php


University of Louisville:
KCTCS ACADEMIC TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP

Students transferring to the University of Louisville directly from a KCTCS institution may be eligible to apply for the KCTCS Academic Transfer Scholarships. In order to apply, students must: 

· Have 40 or more transferable hours at the end of the spring semester. (The 40 transferable hours cannot include developmental coursework).

· Have a 3.25 transferable GPA at the end of the spring semester. (The transferable GPA cannot include developmental or technical coursework).

· Plan to enter the University of Louisville for the summer or fall semester.

· Complete an application for admission to the University of Louisville by March 15.

· Turn in final transcripts by May 30.

Students may apply if they currently do not have a 3.25 transferable GPA or 40 transferable hours but anticipate they will at the end of the Spring semester. Awards are merit based and typically range from $500 to $3000 per year. All eligible students will be awarded.

For more info, email: admitme@louisville.edu or visit: admissions.louisville.edu/trf/trfscholarship.htm



Morehead University:
KCTCS TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP

Value per year: $2,500 for college GPA from 3.6 to 4.0 and $2,000 for college GPA from 3.2 to 3.59

 Minimum criteria for consideration: 

· Be admitted to MSU as a transfer student from any institution in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS); and

· Have completed at least 48 semester hours of college coursework

· Agree to maintain continuous residency in campus housing unless commuting from home or enrolled full-time at an MSU regional campus.

 Criteria for renewal: Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. 

Note: Recipients of the KCTCS Transfer Scholarship who are concurrently enrolled at a MSU and a KCTCS institution and enrolled in at least six hours at MSU qualify for one half the scholarship amount offered to full-time MSU students. 

For more info: www.moreheadstate.edu/scholarships/index.aspx?id=5202

 

Northern Kentucky University: KCTCS SCHOLARSHIP

KCTCS students transferring to NKU may be eligible to receive awards in the combined total amount of $2,500 per academic year ($1,250 award for fall, $1,250 award for spring).

To receive the 2008/2009 KCTCS Scholarship, students must meet the following eligibility criteria: 

· Submit a KCTCS Scholarship application and official transcripts by May 16, 2008.

· Minimum of 36 credit hours from a KCTCS institution and minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.

· May never have been previously enrolled at NKU as a degree seeking student.

· Be a KY resident and last attended a KCTCS institution

· The KCTCS Scholarship is competitive. Students with a higher GPA and greater number of hours completed will improve their eligibility for this award.

· This award is renewable for up to 3 consecutive academic years (6 semesters beginning the semester of offer and enrollment) by maintaining the following conditions:

Have a declared academic major.

Remain in good academic standing, as defined by the Satisfactory Academic Progress guidelines used for financial assistance awarded at NKU.

Must complete 24 semester hours during each prior academic year (12 hours for fall and 12 hours for spring). 

For more info please contact the Office of admissions at (859) 572-5220 or 1-800-637-9948 or visit: admissions.nku.edu/transfer_services


Kentucky State University:
Transfer Scholarship

Kentucky State University offers scholarships for transfer students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Scholarships range from $1000 to $2000 and are renewable each year. Students who have a 3.0 or higher GPA are eligible for the Thorobred Scholarship value of in-state tuition. For more information go to www.kysu.edu.


Campbellsville University: Transfer Scholarship

Campbellsville University offers a transfer scholarship for all transfer students. The scholarship is automatic and renewable. Renewable annually with required GPA of 3.0.  GPA will be calculated on the last college attended.

For transfer students from accredited colleges:    
Students with 2.0-2.499 GPA = $3000    
Students with 2.5-3.499 GPA = $4000    
Students with 3.5-4.0 GPA = $5,000
For more info. see the financial aid page on the website 
 http://www.campbellsville.edu/offices/financial_aid/institutional.asp


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KCTCS Transfer Scholarships

 

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