Scholarships are awards that do not have to be repaid. A variety of scholarships, ranging in dollar amount, may be available to you.
Spalding-funded scholarships
These scholarships are for first-year students entering Spalding in the fall of 2020-2021.
Academic scholarships
We award academic (or merit-based) scholarships to first-time, full-time students, who pay our undergraduate daytime tuition rate. A completed application for admission is required, and the minimum academic requirements are as follows:
| Base award | High school GPA |
|---|---|
| $2,580 | 2.50 – 2.99 |
| $6,450 | 3.00 – 3.49 |
| $10,320 | 3.50 – 4.0+ |
| Bonus award | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| $1,800 + | Students with at least an 18 ACT composite score (or an equivalent SAT score) receive their score X $100 |
Please note: Base and bonus awards will be combined for one merit award on your financial award package.
Need-based scholarships
We award the Muhammad Ali scholarship, up to $7000, to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need, have complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and maintain full-time enrollment status.
Out-of-state scholarships
We award the Heartland scholarship—a 10 percent reduction in tuition, room and board—to undergraduate students who maintain full-time enrollment status, live on Spalding’s campus and are residents of Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington DC or West Virginia.* A completed application for admission by May 1 is required.
*Other non-Kentucky residents may be considered for the Heartland Scholarship. Please email our admissions office for more information.
Catholic scholarships
We award the Catholic heritage scholarship, a $500 award, to first-time, full-time undergraduate students who graduate from a Catholic high school.
Additional Spalding-funded scholarships
| Award | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Kentucky Governor Scholarships | $2,500 to first-time, full-time undergraduate students who were Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) or Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) awardees in high school and maintain good academic standing. Documentation of GSP or GSA award is required. |
| Dual Credit scholarship | $1,000 to awardees who have taken a class through Spalding’s dual credit program as a high school student through the KHEAA dual credit and/or work-ready program |
| Rotary Match scholarship | Up to $2,500 scholarship match for recipients of the Rotary Unsung Hero award |
| YMCA Black Achievers scholarship | $2,500 to YMCA Black Achievers recipients enrolled at Spalding. |
| Alumni or sibling discount | 10% discount on net tuition for siblings, children or grandchildren of Spalding graduates. |
Most Spalding-funded scholarships are renewable for up to 4 years if you maintain full-time enrollment and good academic standing. Please note, these awards may be reduced if you receive tuition awards from outside sources. Merit scholarships in combination with other grants, scholarships and gift aid cannot exceed the cost of tuition and room & board.
Other scholarships
Endowed scholarships
Our endowed scholarships are funded by gifts from alumni, friends and faculty of Spalding. Scholarships are awarded annually based on financial need. Completed application for admission and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are required. Award amounts and qualifications vary by scholarship, but funding is available to students across academic programs. Learn more about our endowed scholarships.
Outside scholarships
Many national organizations offer financial assistance to students. For these outside scholarships, we’ve gathered links to help you in your search. Local organizations may also be a resource for you. If you are a high school student, your guidance counselor may have a list available to you.
As students become aware of outside awards that they will have while at Spalding, they can send that information to financialaid@spalding.edu. Terms of outside awards are determined by the person/organization awarding the funds. Spalding does not provide students with any personal information about a scholarship donor.
Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)
The Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) can be applied to tuition at any eligible post-secondary institution in Kentucky. This scholarship is based on a student’s yearly high school GPA and highest ACT or SAT score. For more information on KEES or to check your award online, please visit www.kheaa.com.
Spalding-funded scholarships
These scholarships are for transfer students entering Spalding in 2020-2021.
Academic scholarships
We award up to $8,000 to full-time, undergraduate transfer students with a minimum 3.00 GPA. This academic (or merit-based)scholarship is for transfer students, who pay our undergraduate daytime tuition rate.
Need-based scholarships
We award the Muhammad Ali scholarship, up to $7000, to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need, have complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and maintain full-time enrollment status.
Endowed scholarships
Our endowed scholarships are funded by gifts from alumni, friends and faculty of Spalding. Scholarships are awarded annually based on financial need. Completed application for admission and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are required. Award amounts and qualifications vary by scholarship, but funding is available to students across academic programs. Learn more about our endowed scholarships.
Outside scholarships
Many national organizations offer financial assistance to students. For these outside scholarships, we’ve gathered links to help you in your search. Local organizations may also be a resource for you.
As students become aware of outside awards that they will have while at Spalding, they can send that information to financialaid@spalding.edu. Terms of outside awards are determined by the person/organization awarding the funds. Spalding does not provide students with any personal information about a scholarship donor.
Endowed scholarships
Our endowed scholarships are funded by gifts from alumni, friends and faculty of Spalding. Scholarships are awarded annually based on financial need. Completed application for admission and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are required. Award amounts and qualifications vary by scholarship, but funding is available to students across academic programs. Learn more about our endowed scholarships.
Outside scholarships
Many national organizations offer financial assistance to students. For these outside scholarships, we’ve gathered links to help you in your search. Local organizations may also be a resource for you. If you are a high school student, your guidance counselor may have a list available to you.
As students become aware of outside awards that they will have while at Spalding, they can send that information to financialaid@spalding.edu. Terms of outside awards are determined by the person/organization awarding the funds. Spalding does not provide students with any personal information about a scholarship donor.
Endowed scholarships
Our endowed scholarships are funded by gifts from alumni, friends and faculty of Spalding. Scholarships are awarded annually based on financial need. Completed application for admission and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are required. Award amounts and qualifications vary by scholarship, but funding is available to students across academic programs. Learn more about our endowed scholarships.
Outside scholarships
Many national organizations offer financial assistance to students. For these outside scholarships, we’ve gathered links to help you in your search. Local organizations may also be a resource for you. If you are a high school student, your guidance counselor may have a list available to you.
As students become aware of outside awards that they will have while at Spalding, they can send that information to financialaid@spalding.edu. Terms of outside awards are determined by the person/organization awarding the funds. Spalding does not provide students with any personal information about a scholarship donor.
Endowed scholarships
Our endowed scholarships are funded by gifts from alumni, friends and faculty of Spalding. Scholarships are awarded annually based on financial need. Completed application for admission and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are required. Award amounts and qualifications vary by scholarship, but funding is available to students across academic programs. Learn more about our endowed scholarships.
Outside scholarships
Many national organizations offer financial assistance to students. For these outside scholarships, we’ve gathered links to help you in your search. Local organizations may also be a resource for you.
As students become aware of outside awards that they will have while at Spalding, they can send that information to financialaid@spalding.edu. Terms of outside awards are determined by the person/organization awarding the funds. Spalding does not provide students with any personal information about a scholarship donor.
Endowed scholarships
Our endowed scholarships are funded by gifts from alumni, friends and faculty of Spalding. Scholarships are awarded annually based on financial need. Completed application for admission and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are required. Award amounts and qualifications vary by scholarship, but funding is available to students across academic programs. Learn more about our endowed scholarships.
Outside scholarships
Many national organizations offer financial assistance to students. For these outside scholarships, we’ve gathered links to help you in your search. Local organizations may also be a resource for you.
As students become aware of outside awards that they will have while at Spalding, they can send that information to financialaid@spalding.edu. Terms of outside awards are determined by the person/organization awarding the funds. Spalding does not provide students with any personal information about a scholarship donor.
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