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
** Students may receive only one Dual Credit scholarship or Other Activity scholarship, these do not stack with each other.

Students may receive two athletic and/or Organization scholarships (band, choir, OMPS, OSP) for those that started classes at UPIKE in 2022/2023 or later.
Students may receive two Supplemental (Gov, Roger, DC, Early College, regional recruiter) scholarships.

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.

Deadline:
Fall – September 15
Spring – March 1

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.

Annual Deadline: September 30

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.
• If the recipient does not complete the full year, the entire award is removed from their financial aid account and they would owe any resulting balance.

Annual Deadline: August 20

Joshua Henson Memorial Scholarship Fund

This $1,000 scholarship will provide assistance to an undergraduate student at the University who has been diagnosed with Asperger’s. This scholarship will help offset the cost of tuition and on-campus living expenses for the student

Scholarship Criteria:

• Students must have been diagnosed with Asperger’s.
• These scholarship funds will go toward open balances, no funds will be disbursed directly to the student.
• Student must submit an essay on what receiving this scholarship would mean to them and how it would enhance their UPIKE experience

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.

Annual Deadline: March 1

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: March 1

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
• Students must submit an essay on how receiving this scholarship would benefit them and enhance their student experience.

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.

Annual Deadline: August 1

The purpose of the Fund is to provide assistance to first-generation undergraduate students at the University who show a financial need. Preference will be given to a student who is a member of the ACE Program. The student recipient must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher. This is a one-year scholarship of $1,000, which will help offset the cost of tuition and/or on-campus Living Expenses. A new student will be selected each year.

To apply, the student must submit an application to the university scholarship committee and an essay on what it means to be a 1st generation student.
The university scholarship committee will then review all applications and select the student recipient.

Application opens Oct 1 – Oct 15

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/education/Pages/nursing-incentive-scholarship-fund.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.

Pikeville Medical Center and the University of Pikeville Elliott School of Nursing have partnered to offer a scholarship that offers financial assistance to Kentucky residents pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing and who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to serving their community.

Eligible applicants must have a minimum composite ACT score of 21, demonstrate financial need as determined by the university’s Office of Financial Aid, and express a strong interest in future employment at Pikeville Medical Center.
Recipients of this scholarship will be required to sign an agreement for a service period at Pikeville Medical Center that matches their scholarship funding on a one-to-one basis for each academic year received. This opportunity provides not only financial support but also a clear pathway to a rewarding nursing career within a leading healthcare institution. The scholarship awards $24,700 per year (up to two years) for selected applicants who maintain scholarship eligibility standards, including maintaining a 2.75 cumulative GPA throughout enrollment.