Scholarships for Minority Students

Campbellsville University continuously reaches out
to minorities in recruitment, financial aid and retention.



Of fall 2010 enrollment numbers:

 

• 17.5% were minority  

 

• 21.6% of fulltime undergraduates were minority students

 

• 13.5% of fulltime undergraduate students were African American  

 

• 22.5% of the freshmen were minority students  

 

• 16.3% of the freshmen were African American

Minority Financial Aid Programs:


The Minority Scholarship Program consists of four purpose-driven funds described below. A minority applicant eligible for assistance from these programs is defined as a person who by reason of past racial or ethnic discrimination, or by reason of educational or economical deprivation is unable to pay the cost of attendance at Campbellsville University without financial assistance.

Scholarship awards are in an amount up to $2,000 per year and are available to first-time freshmen and transfer students. Scholarships may be renewed for up to three years when renewal criteria are met. Recipients may only receive one award.

General Association of Kentucky Baptist

* Selection for this award is based on Christian commitment, demonstrated leadership ability and/or involvement in the student’s home church. Recipients are to come from church associated with the General Association of Baptists in Kentucky. The scholarship is renewed with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

Deadline: March 15

Application Form

Minority Teacher Education Scholarship

* Recipients will be applicants pursuing admission to the Teacher Education Program. First and second year recipients must maintain a 2.8 grade point average. Third year recipients must be accepted into the Teacher Education Program to continue to receive the scholarship. Fourth year recipients must maintain enrollment in the Teacher Education Program and satisfy all requirements to remain in good standing with the program.

Deadline: March 15

Application Form

Minority Christian Ministry Scholarship

* Selection for this award is based upon enrollment in a Christian Ministry major. Preference is given to students pursuing a Christian Studies major, but is not exclusive to those tracks. Applicants must submit a statement of faith, as well as a letter from the student’s pastor stating that he or she has committed to those tracks. The scholarship is renewed with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

Deadline: March 15

Application Form

President’s Minority Leadership Award

* Recipients of this award must be members of a minority group and personally display outstanding leadership potential. Factors such as academic accomplishment and church involvement are used to gauge a student’s leadership potential. All recipients must be awarded as incoming freshmen. The amount and number of scholarships varies each academic year. This scholarship is renewable provided the student makes satisfactory academic progress each year.

Deadline: March 15

Application Form

Other Scholarships & Grants 

Campbellsville University has other awards based on the student's geographical location, academic interests, achievements, career plans, Christian commitment and service, and financial needs. As the Director of Financial Aid puts together each student's financial aid package, these items are taken into consideration.