Scholarships and Grants - Campbellsville University

There are various types of scholarships available for students attending Campbellsville University’s Main Campus. Academic scholarships are offered to incoming students who have demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement in high school or previous collegiate work and on standardized tests.

Church related scholarships are given to student who have been active and demonstrated leadership in their churches.

Various scholarships have been made available by generous contributions from the many friends and alumni of Campbellsville University. These are offered to students who meet the qualifications established by the donors.

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.

Based on the student’s geographical location, academic interests, achievements, career plans, Christian commitment and service, and financial needs.

At Campbellsville University, the Financial Aid Committee reserves the right to expand, reduce or adjust financial aid programs and funds awarded when necessary to meet Federal, state, or institutional regulation or budget changes. If a student receives a scholarship equal to half-tuition or more, he/she may not be eligible for additional institutional assistance.

Academic Scholarships

The Academic Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshman based on the cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) at the time of acceptance. Academic scholarships are committed for up to four years as long as the student meets the GPA requirement for renewal.

Academic Scholarship Award

Heartland Up to $10,000
Academic Rank 2 Up to $12,500
Academic Rank 3 Up to $13,500
Academic Rank 4 Up to $14,500
Academic Rank 5 Up to $15,500

Transfer Scholarship

Renewable annually for three years with a required GPA of 2.0 GPA will be calculated on cumulative GPA for all college(s) attended or attempted.
- Students with GPA 2.0 – 2.499 – $6,000
- Students with GPA 2.5 – 3.499 – $7,000
- Students with GPA 3.5 – 4.000 – $9,000

Presidential Excellence

Competitive scholarship, open to students who have a 33-36 on ACT / 2170-2400 and 3.5 GPA 1 renewable with 3.5 GPA for three years
Scholarship up to full tuition, room and board* Renewable with 3.5 GPA for three years
Deadline: Nov. 15

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Presidential Scholarship

Competitive scholarship, open to students who have a 30-32 on ACT / 1980-2160 and 3.5 GPA, renewable with 3.5 GPA for three years
Up to 5 full tuition scholarships* Renewable with 3.2 GPA
Deadline: Nov. 15

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KEES Across KY Scholarships

KEES Across Kentucky (Beginning 2021-2022)

All incoming freshman Kentucky residents with a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher will receive a KEES matching award up to $2,000.

Renewable to students up to 3 years (8 semesters of eligibility) based upon KEES renewable eligibility of a 2.5 GPA and on track to graduate.

KEES Matching for Transfer Students (Beginning 2021-2022)

All Kentucky residents transferring to Campbellsville University with a 3.0 GPA or higher will receive KEES Matching up to $1500.00

Renewable to students up to 3 years (8 semesters of eligibility) based upon KEES renewable eligibility of a 2.5 GPA and on track to graduate.

Church Related Scholarships

Church Matching

Campbellsville University will match gifts from churches throughout the nation that contribute up to $200 per year toward a student’s education costs. Any denomination may participate. Gifts from a church should be made payable to Campbellsville University on behalf of the student. The deadline to send in church matching funds is the end of mid-term week for each fall and spring semester. Students are eligible to receive Church Matching funds as long as they are enrolled at Campbellsville University.

Requirements:

Undergraduate Student
Be accepted for enrollment
Church submit check and form to Campbellsville University
Demonstrate financial need based of FAFSA information

Amount – up to $200
Renewal – Renewable (3 years) – must reapply
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Christian Service

Any student whose parent serves in a full-time paid Christian ministerial position can receive up to $950 per year. An application is required. Recipients of the Christian Service Scholarship are not eligible for Church Matching funds. This scholarship is renewable for three additional years with a minimum of a 2.0 renewal GPA. Students must reapply each year.

Requirements:

First time freshman
Be accepted for enrollment
Parent serves in a full-time paid Christian ministerial position
Demonstrate financial need based of FAFSA information

Amount – up to $950
Renewal – Renewable (3 years) – must reapply
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Christian Vocation

Students who have made a public commitment to pursue a Christian vocation may be considered to receive an additional $950 per year. An application is required. This scholarship is renewable for three additional years with a minimum of a 2.0 renewal GPA. Students must reapply each year.

Requirements:

Undergraduate Student
Be accepted for enrollment
Public commitment to a Christian vocation
Demonstrate financial need based of FAFSA information

Amount – up to $950
Renewal – Renewable (3 years) – must reapply
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Kentucky Baptist Scholarship

Several scholarships are available each year to students affiliated with a Kentucky Baptist church. Kentucky Baptist students entering Campbellsville University as a full-time freshman are eligible to apply. The scholarship is renewable for three additional years with a minimum 2.0 renewal GPA. Deadline for application to be submitted is March 15.

Requirements:

Student who is an incoming freshman who is affiliated with a Kentucky Baptist Church
Scholarship amount: $1,000.00 annually
20 scholarships available each year
Renewable: automatically annually
Deadline: March 15

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Baptist Leadership Award

Students who demonstrate strong leadership skills and active involvement in their local Baptist church may apply for a Baptist Leadership Award. Each student who applies is evaluated based upon their church commitment, academic achievements and leadership experience in their local community, school and church. Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and a letter of recommendation from their pastor. Several scholarships are awarded each year to eligible recipients. The scholarship is renewable for three additional years so long as the student meets the initial academic requirements. The deadline for application submission is Nov. 1.

Requirements:

Minimum 2.0 GPA
Letter of recommendation from your pastor
Demonstrate financial need based of FAFSA information

Amount: $1,500 scholarship (50)
Deadline – Nov. 15
Renewal – Renewable (3 years)
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Performance Grants and Scholarships

Art, Drama, Journalism, Band, & Music

Some renewable annually based upon student performance
Art, Drama, Journalism, Band and Music Grants based upon skills in these areas demonstrated during interviews and/or auditions
Scholarship amount: Varies
Contact Head of Department for more information

Athletic Performance Grants

Renewable, upon coach recommendation
Based on student’s demonstrated abilities, leadership and potential to excel in respective sports including men’s basketball, baseball, soccer, cheerleading, football, tennis, golf, volleyball, cross country, track & field, Esports, swimming, archery, bass fishing and wrestling; and women’s basketball, softball, soccer, cheerleading, dance, tennis, golf, volleyball, cross country, track & field, Esports, archery, bass fishing, swimming, wrestling and men’s and women’s bowling.
Scholarship amount: Varies

Diversity Scholarship Program

Campbellsville University’s Diversity Scholarship Program consists of four purpose-driven funds more specifically described below.

A diverse applicant, eligible for assistance from the Diversity Scholarship Program is a person who by reason of past racial or ethnic discrimination, or by reason, of educational or economic deprivation, is unable to pay the costs of an education at Campbellsville University without financial assistance.

Application deadline: Mar 15

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Chowning Minority Scholarship Program

Applicants must display outstanding leadership potential (academic accomplishment and church involvement will be used to evaluate.)
Four $500 annual scholarships.

Diversity Scholarship for Christian Ministry

Be admitted to the University.
Declared a major that will lead to Christian ministry vocation.
Submit application, along with statement of Christian faith, & letter from pastor stating that student has made a public commitment to a ministry vocation.

Amount: $2000 a year
Renewal: Renewable (3 years) with a cumulative 2.0 GPA continues their commitment to a Christian ministry vocation.

Diversity Scholarship for Teacher Education

Be admitted to the University.
Seeking admission to or admitted to Teacher Education Program.
Submit application to the School of Education.

Amount: $2000 a year
Renewal:

1^st renewal (second year) Minimum 2.8 GPA
2^nd renewal (third year) Admitted to a Teacher Education Program (CAP 2) and minimum 2.75 GPA
3^rd renewal (fourth year) Continue meeting Teacher Education requirements

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General Association of Baptists in Kentucky Award

Be admitted to the University.
Member of a General Association of Baptists in Kentucky affiliated church.
Submit application, along with statement of Christian faith and letter from pastor stating that student has been actively involved in their home church

Amount: $2000 a year
Renewal: Renewable (3 years) with cumulative 2.0 GPA

Other Scholarships & Grants

Governor’s Scholar Scholarship

Competitive scholarship awarded to students who have participated in the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program; application is required and will be awarded to students based on GPA, ACT/SAT, and quality and content of essay. Minimum GPA of 3.5 and 25 ACT / 1720 SAT
Up to 3 full tuition scholarships*
Deadline: Nov. 15

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Governor’s Scholar for the Arts Scholarship

Competitive scholarship awarded to students who have participated in the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars for the Arts Program; awarded to students based on Minimum GPA of 3.0 and 25 ACT and audition with the School of Music. Renewable with 3.0 GPA for three years
Up to 2 full tuition scholarships*
Contact the School of Music

Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs Scholarship

Participate in Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs
$2000 annual award
Renewable (3 years)
Submit documentation of GSE participation to Office of Financial Aid

Distinguished Young Women Scholarship

Renewable annually Statewide Competition Winner eligible for scholarship up to $3,500 per year Statewide Competition First Runner-Up ($3,000 per year), Second Runner-Up ($2,500 per year), and Scholastic Winner ($3,500 per year) eligible for scholarship
County/Regional Scholastic Winner eligible for scholarship up to $3,000 per year
County/Regional First Runner-Up eligible for scholarship up to $2,500 per year
County/Regional Second Runner-Up eligible for scholarship up to $2,000 per year
Each county/regional winner is eligible to receive up to a $3,000 per year scholarship.
Renewable for up to 3 years if student is eligible for more than one Junior Miss scholarship, student must choose only one.

Howell Environmental Science Scholarship

The George and Joan White Howell Environmental Science Scholarship is a $1,000 environmental science scholarship, administered through the Lake Area Foundation, available to a freshman entering Campbellsville University. Another $1,000 is available annually for a freshman student pursuing an environmental science degree who is willing to help with research at Clay Hill Memorial Forest for a minimum of 70 hours per semester during the academic year.

Requirements to apply:

Available to incoming freshmen as well as current Environmental Science Majors
High School GPA 3.5. Maintain CU GPA 3.0;
ACT Score of 24 or above on the science portion of the exam;
All students applying shall submit an essay of a minimum 200 words describing interest in the environment and how they hope to utilize their degree to promote Earth Stewardship.

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The Marsha L. Posic Restricted Scholarship

The Marsha L. Posic Scholarship is a $1,000 restricted scholarship, administered through the Marsha L. Posic Scholarship, Inc. The scholarship is available to an entering freshman or current freshman at Campbellsville University, with the entering freshman getting preference. Requirements to apply:

Available to Music majors only
Must be full-time with a 2.0 minimum gpa, and preferably enrolled in a 4-year program.
All students applying shall submit an essay of a maximum 150 words describing why the student needs the scholarship and how it will benefit their academic/career goals.
All students applying shall submit a music video. Talent of the applicant will determine the scholarship recipient.
Application deadline will be March 1^st each year, with scholarship being awarded April 1^st
Past recipients may apply and be considered if multiple scholarships are being awarded.

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The Green River Ministries Homeless Shelter Scholarship

One $1000 scholarship will go to a College of Business of Department of Mass Communications students for Public Relations/Marketing work completed. One $1000 scholarship will go to a School of Social Work or School of Theology student for Public Service/Case Management work completed. The funds will be awarded in subsequent years for which funds are available.

A sophomore or upperclassmen in the School of Social Work, School of Theology, Department of Mass Communications, or College of Business may apply for this scholarship. Internship hours may be applicable pending approval by CU.
Essay and application must be submitted to greenriverministries@gmail.com. Details on essay guidelines found on the application below.
Students may apply each year.
The Green River Ministries committee will review the essays, select the recipients, and notify the Financial Aid Office.

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The June Winslow Carter Scholarship

Requirements for the scholarship are as follows:

The student applicant must be a current Major in one of the Human Performance Department’s Academic Majors.
The student applicant holds a current cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.5 (i.e., C+) out of a possible 4.0 (i.e., an A average)
The deadline for submitting this student application is by November 1 of the current year.
The student applicant must complete an essay as outlined in the scholarship.

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