Scholarships

Students coming out of high school or who transfer in less than 30 credits will receive a GPA scholarship based on their high school GPA. Students that transfer with 30 or more credits from another institution will receive the award based on the calculated GPA from their transfer credits.

Official high school and college transcripts must be on file before Scholarship can be awarded

*Freshmen only

Student may receive only one activity scholarship. 2022-2023 awards are subject to change. All UPIKE scholarships are based on full-time enrollment (12 or more credits per semester).

Scholarship Purpose:

The purpose of the fund is to assist with student retention by partially filling the financial gap needed so as to allow a student who has finished a school semester still owing any required balance to enroll in the following semester and/or to graduate, and to receive an award up to eighty (80%) of their outstanding balance.

The maximum award shall not exceed the sum of $4,000 in any one-calendar school year.

Scholarship Criteria

• Undergraduate students shall be given priority as recipients of this scholarship.
• Student must be in good academic standing with the university.
• Student must express a commitment to enroll in the following semester and/or to graduate from the University of Pikeville.
• Students must certify that they have applied for all other scholarships available through the university before receiving this scholarship aid.
• The scholarship award shall remain with the university to be applied to any outstanding cost of typical tuition, room, board, and/or textbooks.]

Please write at least 250 words in length about your educational experience at UPIKE, your financial situation, and how you would use this scholarship to help you continue leaning and preparing for your future.

This $1000 scholarship will provide assistance to Education Majors attending The University of Pikeville to help cover the cost of their education.

Scholarship Criteria

• Students in the 7th Judicial district of Eastern Kentucky, with preference given to students in Pike and Martin County.
• Students demonstrating financial need and a Christian background.
• Student can only be awarded once. A new student will be selected each year that the scholarship is funded.
• These scholarship funds will go toward open balances, no funds will be disbursed directly to the student.

Student must submit an essay. The essay must be at least 500 words in length about your educational experience at UPIKE and how you would use this scholarship to help you continue learning and preparing to teach the next generation.

Application Form

Annual Deadline: September 23

The purpose of the fund is to provide assistance to a first-generation undergraduate student at the University of Pikeville.

Scholarship Criteria

• Students must be a first-generation student.
• Students must be in their first semester at the university.
• This is a one-time scholarship that can be combined with any other awards the student may have as long as it does not exceed the Cost of Attendance. 
• Short essay on how receiving this scholarship would enhance your college experience.

Application Form

Annual Deadline: August 20

The purpose is to provide assistance to a first-generation undergraduate student athlete at the University of Pikeville who shows financial need. The recipient must be a new student, whether a transfer or high school graduate. Preference will be given to student athletes on the baseball team. This is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $3,000 which will help offset the cost of tuition and/or room and board. A new student will be selected each year.

To apply, the student must submit an essay to the university scholarship committee on why he or she wants to be a UPIKE Bear.

Application Form

Annual Deadline:  August 25

UPIKE will give Legacy Awards to students entering in the fall semester who have an immediate family member who has graduated from Pikeville College/UPIKE. Each award will be based of availability and is renewable for four years.

This full-ride scholarship will include room and board and is renewable for up to eight semesters or until the completion of a bachelor’s degree, as long as selected students meet renewal criteria.

Scholarship Criteria

• Achieve a minimum high school GPA of 3.75
• Receive an ACT score of 28 or higher or an SAT score of 1300 or higher
• Complete 50 hours of documented community service, prior to high school graduation
• Submit a personal statement to scholarships@upike.edu
• Available to work 10 hours a week on campus while in school

A scholarship committee will review applications. In addition to ensuring that all applicants meet the required criteria, the committee will review the personal statements to establish a list of finalists. All finalists will be invited for an interview. Preference will be given to residents of Kentucky.

For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at scholarships@upike.edu or call (606) 218-5251.

Deadline: February 14

The University of Pikeville Alumni Association Scholarship will be awarded each fall to one undergraduate student at the university. The student must have an immediate relative who is an alumna/alumnus of the University of Pikeville and meet the listed criteria.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Preference is given to students with a 3.0 GPA or higher
• Applicant must be a full-time student (complete 12+ hours per semester)
• Applicant must be pursuing a four-year degree at the University of Pikeville
• Applicant must have an immediate relative who is an alumna/alumnus of the University of Pikeville

Please note:
The recipient will receive up to $2,000 for one academic year ($1,000/semester).

A 3.0 GPA must be maintained during the fall semester or the scholarship will not be continued for the spring semester.

This is considered a one-time scholarship, however, past recipients can reapply each year.

Application Form

Annual Deadline: August 1

The purpose of the fund is to provide assistance to an undergraduate student majoring in elementary education at the University of Pikeville.

Scholarship Criteria

• For students that are fully admitted into the Patton College of Education majoring in elementary education.
• Students must be from Pike or Floyd County, Kentucky.
• Students must have 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher and show financial need.

One student per year, pending funding, will be awarded $1000 ($500 for fall and $500 for spring).

This is a one-time scholarship that can be combined with any other awards the student may have as long as it does not exceed the Cost of Attendance.

This scholarship can be awarded towards tuition and/or on-campus living expenses.

Application Form

Annual Deadline:  August 20

The Wells Family Scholarship was established in honor of Kelly and Shawne Wells.

Scholarships Criteria

• Must be from Pike County, KY, Rowan County, KY, Letcher County, KY, Floyd County, KY, Martin County, KY, Mingo County, WV or Maysville, KY.
• Designed to be used for a new student to the university (transfer or HS graduate).

This scholarship will help offset the student’s cost of tuition and/or room and board.

Kentucky Nursing Incentive Scholarship Eligibility: Kentucky residents admitted to an approved nursing program who agree to work full time as nurses in Kentucky one year for each year funded. For prelicensure nursing programs, students must complete at least 15 credit hours per academic year of published nursing program requirements.

For the graduate nursing program, students must complete at least 9 credit hours per academic year of core nursing courses required. Must maintain a minimum GPA. Scholarship must be repaid if program or work requirement is not met.

Award: Varies

Application: Write
Kentucky Board of Nursing,
312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40222-5172 or print from https://kbn.ky.gov/nisf/Pages/default.aspx.

Applications must be postmarked January 1 to June 1.
Contact: Amy Ninneman, Program Coordinator, 502.429.7179, Amy.Ninneman@ky.gov.

https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-scholarship/nurse-corps

You are eligible if you:

• Are a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized), a national, or a lawful permanent resident
• Are an accepted or enrolled student in a nursing degree program at a United States accredited school of nursing
• Begin classes no later than September 30
• Don’t have any federal judgment liens
• Don’t have an existing service commitment
• Aren’t overdue on a federal debt

Note: We give funding preference to those who need the most help financially.

https://nursejournal.org/resources/financial-aid/scholarships-for-online-learners/

*Note: The scholarships listed are for all nursing students, not just all online students.