11. Kentucky Wesleyan College
3000 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
270-852-3120
Amount: 12,500, renewable for up to four years
Number Awarded: 10
Deadline: Rolling, first come first serve
Award Notice: Upon acceptance
Eligibility: For
Fall 2019, students who have participated in the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE), Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA), and/or Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) who have a 2.8 GPA or above and a 21 ACT or above (or SAT
equivalent of 1060) will be eligible for the Governor’s Scholars Scholarship. For students with an ACT score of 25 (or SAT equivalent of 1200) or higher, you have the opportunity to submit an essay about your scholar experience to increase your
scholarship. The students who submit the top six essays overall from the GSP, GSA, and GSE will be awarded $16,000 scholarships.
12. Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY
270-384-2126
Amount: Level 1: Up to a full-tuition scholarship to GSA alumni who have at least a composite ACT score of 24 and a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0
Level 2:Up to a one-half tuition scholarship to GSA alumni who have
less than a 24 composite ACT score or a high school GPA less than 3.0.
Number Awarded: Unlimited
Deadline: April 1st
Award Notice: Rolling
Eligibility: Awards
are available for all GSA alumni. General scholarship policies as outlined in the Lindsey Wilson College catalog apply to this scholarship.*Contact Lindsey Wilson College for the most updated information.
13. Midway University
Midway, Kentucky
(859)846-5405
Amount: $2000
Number Awarded: Unlimited
Deadline: Rolling
Award Notice: Rolling
Eligibility: This $2,000 per year scholarship is renewable
and is offered in addition to other merit aid the student may otherwise receive. The Governor’s Scholars Scholarship award is only available for full-time, traditional format enrollment during the fall and spring semester. *Contact Midway University
for the most updated information.
14. Morehead State University
Morehead, KY
1-800-585-6781
Amount: $8,000 [$32,000 over four years]
Deadline: March 15
Award Notice: Rolling
Eligibility: 1. Be admitted to MSU for the 2020-2021 academic year as
a new incoming freshman or transfer student with fewer than 24 hours and meet all of following requirements:
Be a legal resident of Kentucky; 3. Be an alumnus of the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP), Kentucky Governor’s
School for the Arts (GSA); or Kentucky Governor’s Scholar of Entrepreneurship (GSE) 4. Have at least a 3.50 unweighted high school GPA; and 5. Achieve a minimum 25 ACT composite score.
15. Murray State University
Murray, KY
800-272-4678
Amount and Eligibility: 2 Scholarship Levels for Kentucky GSP and GSA Alumni who will be entering MSU as new freshmen in the fall semester: 1.Full Tuition for students with a minimum
3.5 cumulative high school GPA & minimum 25 ACT Composite score 2. $1000 for students not meeting the full tuition requirements but who have an ACT Composite Score of at least an 18 and at least a 3.3 cumulative high school GPA.
In
addition, there are six competitive full-tuition scholarships for GSA alumni not meeting the 25 ACT and 3.5 GPA requirements but who have at least an 18 ACT and 3.3 GPA. Students must be majoring in art, music, or theatre to compete for one
of these six tuition scholarships. Contact the appropriate academic department for more information.
Number Awarded: 6 (Talent-based scholarships); others are unlimited.
Deadline: Rolling.
Award Notice: Rolling.
Note: GSP/GSA Scholarships are awarded for four years (amount to be split in half for eight consecutive semesters) or until the first bachelor's degree is obtained, whichever
occurs first. Renewal requires the following: 3.25 cumulative GPA, full-time enrollment (at least 12 credit hour per each fall and spring semester), and completion of at least 24 credit hours combined from the fall and spring semester. GSP/GSA Scholarships
cannot be combined with the following scholarships: Academic Achievement Scholarships, Presidential Fellowships, Commonwealth Honors Academy Scholarships, Marvin D. Mills Scholarships or National Merit Finalist Scholarships. In order to qualify for
any scholarships at Murray State, students must complete and meet the appropriate admission and scholarship processes and deadlines. For complete MSU scholarship information, please visit: http://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/scholarships/newfreshmen.aspx
16. Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky
859-572-6433
Amount: $4,500, renewable
Number Awarded: Various
Deadline: Students must apply for admission to NKU by February 15th for scholarship
Award Notice: Students are notified on a rolling basis between the months of
November and January
Eligibility: Must have participated in the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program, the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts, or Kentucky Governor's School for Entrepreneurs. Must have a 3.50+ weighted HS GPA.
Note: Earn 2.75+ cumulative GPA by end of year 1. Must maintain a cumulative 3.0+ GPA after second year through fourth year. Must earn 24 credit hours each academic year.
17. Nossi College of Art
Nashville, Tennessee
615-514-2787
[email protected]
Amount: $8,800 ($800 per semester for up to 11 semesters)
Number Awarded: Unlimited
Deadline: Rolling
Award Notice: Award will be granted
upon acceptance to Nossi College of Art, please notify the admissions
department of GSA participation.
Eligibility: Awarded to Alumni of
the Governor’s School for the Arts. The scholarship recipient must be a
first-time freshman, enroll within one (1) year after graduation, and have a
3.0+ GPA or 21+ ACT on their high school transcript. GSA students must provide
documentation of completion at the time of application. This award may not
be combined with any other NCA talent-based scholarships
Note: For more information
and other opportunities please visit Nossi Scholarships.
18. Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, Georgia
912-525-5100
Amount: An artistic scholarship of at least $1,500 per year. Accepted students may be eligible for a higher award based on a portfolio, audition, or writing submission.
Number Awarded: An undetermined limited
number.
Deadline: New students may enter fall (September), winter (January), spring (March) or summer (June), although most students begin in September. To take advantage of the greatest opportunities
at SCAD, applicants should start the admission and financial aid process as early as possible.
Award Notice: At notice of acceptance to the college. Student must provide documentation of completion of program at the time of
application.
Eligibility: Participated in selected Governor’s Honors programs or Governor’s School for the Arts alumni. For a complete list of SCAD recognized outstanding achievements and programs, please visit http://www.scad.edu/admission/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships.
19. Spalding University
Louisville, Kentucky
502-585-7111; [email protected]
Amount: Minimum of $2,500 per year; renewable for up to four years
Number Awarded: Unlimited
Deadline: Students must apply for admission to Spalding by May 1
Amount: $2,500 per year; renewable for up to four years
Award notice: Upon acceptance
Eligibility: Merit Awards are available to GSA alumni. Candidates must have a minimum composite ACT of 20 or SAT
950 and a minimum high school GPA of 3.0. Awards are for incoming freshmen pursuing bachelor’s degrees and are renewable for up to four years provided the student maintains a GPA of at least 3.0 and full-time enrollment.
Deadline: Students must apply for admission to Spalding by May 1
Award notice: Upon acceptance
Eligibility: The
Governor’s Scholars scholarship awards $2,500 to high school Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) alumni. In addition to the GSA award, candidates will be eligible for merit awards.
Merit awards begin at a 2.5 high school GPA
and bonus awards are given with a minimum academic standing and full-time enrollment. ACT of 18 or SAT 950. Awards are for incoming freshmen pursuing bachelor’s degrees and are renewable for up to four years provided the student maintains good
standing.
