Kentucky Scholarships and State Grants

Kentucky students earn KEES money one high school year at a time, so knowing the GPA and test-score rules early adds up. This page lays out KHEAA's KEES basics beside the Kentucky scholarships in our catalog, and Next Scholar helps you find the rest of the money and apply in one workspace.

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Kentucky state aid from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA)

The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) runs the state programs below. Each line comes from the agency’s own page, checked October 24, 2026. Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA)

Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)

  • Kentucky residents earn a KEES award for each year of high school with at least a 2.75 GPA while meeting the KEES curriculum requirements.
  • For example, a 3.5 GPA in freshman year earns $375 for each year of college. Amounts may change based on available funds.
  • ACT/SAT bonus awards add more: an ACT score of 25 adds $393 for each year of college.

Official Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) page · Checked October 24, 2026

Kentucky scholarships on file

152 public listings · page 1 of 4. Open now comes first, then the rest by name. Each card links to the award page and its official source.

Kentucky Optometry Scholarship

Scholarship · Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) · $15,000.00

Open now · Deadline on file: December 1, 2026

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Kentucky Dual Credit Scholarship

Scholarship · Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) · Equal to dual credit tuition charged; not to exceed $99 per credit hour for 2026-2027;…

Open now · Deadline on file: March 1, 2027

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Work Ready Kentucky Dual Credit Scholarship

Scholarship · Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) · Equal to dual credit course amount charged by eligible college; dual credit tuition cei…

Open now · Deadline on file: March 1, 2027

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A. Elisabeth Potts Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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A.D. Albright Staff Congress Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · In-state tuition. (NKU official full scholarship list; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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AC Nielsen BASES Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Albert and Louise Cooper Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · See the official page

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Amelia Simpson Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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American Heritage Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Amy Lynn Casson Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Appalachian Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · See the official page

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Appalachian Wireless Scholarship

Scholarship · East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless · $1,000.00–$2,000.00

Deadline on file: Completed applications must be postmarked and mailed no later than March 13, 2026

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Archie V. and Myrtle L. Carrell Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Boehne Family First Generation Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Burkardt Brothers Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · See the official page

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Butler Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Carlie Schulenberg Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Carol's Peripatetic Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Dependent upon available funds…

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Charles L. Seligman Family Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Chellgren Family Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Christian Dichoso Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · See the official page

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Christian Michael Thomas Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Christopher Gist Historical Society Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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CINSAM Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Up to $3,000.00

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Clark Energy Cooperative Citizen Scholar Scholarship

Scholarship · Clark Energy Cooperative · $1,000.00

Deadline on file: Application, essay, and all materials must be returned before Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:30 p.m

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College Access Program (CAP) Grant

Grant · Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) · $2,500.00–$5,300.00

Deadline on file: FAFSA ASAP after October 1 each year

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Connie and Firmin Widmer Endowed Scholarship in Social Justice

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Construction Management Advisory Board Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Corbett Scholarship in Music and Theatre

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · See the official page

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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David and Ruth B. Iler Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Full In-State Tuition per academic year…

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Dodd Family Scholarship in Environmental Science

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Dodd Family Scholarship in Social Justice

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Donald and Carolyn Velten Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Douglas Gordon Martin LIFT Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Amount varies / dependent upon funds available…

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Dr. George and Ellen Rieveschl Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Dr. Gregory Taliaferro Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Dr. Joseph Sparks Distinguished Scholars Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Amount varies / dependent upon funds available…

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Dr. Macel Wheeler Travel Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Eastern Kentucky Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Elmer and Blanche Pieper Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship · Northern Kentucky University · Varies (NKU official full scholarship list Amount field; checked 2026-09-07).

Deadline on file: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

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Questions

What state aid does Kentucky offer for college?

The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) runs Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES). Kentucky residents earn a KEES award for each year of high school with at least a 2.75 GPA while meeting the KEES curriculum requirements. For example, a 3.5 GPA in freshman year earns $375 for each year of college. Amounts may change based on available funds. ACT/SAT bonus awards add more: an ACT score of 25 adds $393 for each year of college.

Where do I confirm the rules for Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)?

On the official Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) page: https://www.kheaa.com/web/scholarships-grants.faces. Rules and dates change each year, so read that page before you apply.

Public pages show catalog facts only — name, sponsor, listed amount, deadline on file, and the official URL. No student names, essays, or packets.