Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) offers various scholarship opportunities for incoming and current students. These include merit-based, need-based, and program-specific awards. The EKU Academic Scholarship program provides automatic consideration for first-year students based on GPA and ACT/SAT scores, with awards ranging from $1,000 to full tuition.
Additional options include the Colonel’s Scholarship for high-achieving students, transfer student scholarships, and departmental awards for specific majors. EKU also participates in state-funded programs like the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES). Students should complete the FAFSA and EKU scholarship application by priority deadlines for maximum eligibility.
