MSU frequently receives requests from outside organizations to make information about their scholarship opportunities available to our students. The scholarship opportunities provided on this page are not administered or associated with MSU. The Office of Enrollment Services makes every effort to review all requests to ensure they are legitimate opportunities from which students can benefit. In the event a listing appears to be non-beneficial to our students, or is found to be fraudulent in nature, the link will be promptly removed.
Questions or concerns about information on this page should be directed to:
Financial Aid Office
Morehead State University
100 Admissions Center
Morehead, KY, 40351-1689
1-800-585-6781
finaid@moreheadstate.edu
Scholarship Opportunities
40/8 George B. Boland Nurses Training Trust Fund
Deadline: Not stated
For more information contact George B. Boland Scholarship Trust Committee, 777 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 or MSU's Office of Enrollment Services, 100 Admissions Center
AAPC Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: Dec. 31
For more information:
http://theaapc.org/aapc-foundation-scholarship-program/
Accounting.com (Scholarship search site)
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
For more information:
http://www.accounting.com/financial-aid/
AES Engineering Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: Oct 8
For more information:
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
American Welding Society Foundation (Multiple Scholarships)
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
For more information:
https://www.aws.org/foundation/national_scholarships.html, 800-443-9353 ext. 250, or
nprado-pulido@aws.org
AMVETS National Service Foundation (multiple opportunities)
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
For more information:
www.amvets.org/programs/scholarships.html
Bad Credit
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Dec. 31
For more information:
www.badcredit.org
BestColleges.com
Scholarship Search Site:
http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/education-scholarships/
BigSun Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 19
For more information:
www.bigsunathletics.com
Cancer Horizons Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Sept. 15
For more information: www.cancerhorizons.com
Charish Scholarship Program
Amount: $5,000
For more information:
https://www.chairish.com/pages/scholarship
Discover Accounting (Scholarship Search Site)
For more information: www.discoveraccounting.org/scholarships
Edubirdie (multiple scholarships)
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
For more information: https://edubirdie.com/blog/african-american-scholarship
Educational Loan Fund
Amount: $10,000/4% interest
Contact Cathy Shely,
cathyshely@hotmail.com for additional information.
Elevate Black Entrepreneurs Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
For more information:
https://calvinrosser.com/scholarships/black-entrepreneurs
Farm Credit Services Scholarships
For more information: https://e-farmcredit.com/scholarships.
Deadline: Ongoing opportunity.
Fastweb (scholarship search site)
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
For more information:
www.fastweb.com
Freedom Forum/NCAA Sports Journalism Scholarship Program
Deadline: Not stated
For more information:
www.ncaa.org
Go Grad Scholarship Search Engine for Military Veterans
Amount: varies
Deadline: varies
For more information: www.gograd.org
Hardee's College Fund
Innovation in Education Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: varies
For more information:
http://www.latutors123.com/scholarship/
International Peace Scholarship
Amount: $6,000 to an international student who plans to return to her country after completing her education.
Contact Carolyn Franzini,
carolynfranzini@gmail.com for additional information.
John Foy & Associates Strong Arm Leukemia Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: July 15
For more information:
www.johnfoy.com
John Keys Kentucky S.A.L. Scholarship Fund
Deadline: Varies throughout year
For more information contact Independence Squadron 275, S.A.L.,
sal275@fuse.net
Kenton County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship
Amount: $600. For more information:
https://sites.google.com/site/kcrta2009/home/scholarship-info-and-form
Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students
Deadline: Not stated
For more information: Contact your local conservation district office
Kentucky Coal County College Completion Scholarship
For more information:
https://www.kheaa.com/website/kheaa/coal_colcomp?main=1
Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation Scholarship
(Multiple scholarships available)
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
For more information:
www.kyfb.com (Organization, then Our Programs, then Scholarships)
Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
For more information:
www.ksbcf.org
Legacy Fund Award
Deadline: July 5
Amount: $500
Criteria
Application
LIVFund
Deadline: none
For more information:
www.livfund.org
Masters Degree Scholarship Opportunities
Deadline: Varies
For more information:
www.degreedirectory.org (Academic Scholarships)
NAACP Scholarships
Multiple Scholarships
Amount: Varies
For more information:
https://bit.ly/3wXDoUO
National Black Nurses Association Scholarship
The Lexington Chapter of the National Black Nurses Association Scholarship will support a junior or senior level baccalaureate nursing student or any undergraduate nursing student enrolled in a program leading to a BSN, e.g. RN-BSN, LPN-BSN, ABSN, etc. The recipient must be an individual who truly represents commitment to service.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: Applications are accepted Sept. 1 to midnight, Nov. 1, 2021 only.
Instructions:
- 1. Students eligible for the scholarship must be from a racial/ethnic group underrepresented in the health professions according to HRSA:
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- Black or African American
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
- Hispanic
- GPA 3.0 and be in good academic standing at the time of the application.
- Candidate must be currently enrolled in a Kentucky nursing school (pre-nursing students are not eligible to apply).
- Submit documents. Application
Applicants Must Provide:
- Transcript(s) from an accredited School of Nursing (unofficial acceptable, official transcript required if awarded).
- Resume that includes full contact information and a inclusion of activities to support scholarship criteria.
- Maximum 1,000-word essay answering the question, “What is nursing’s role in addressing health inequities and/or fostering social justice for people of color?” Essay must include the applicant’s individual contributions to addressing the selected issue. a. Essay format: Times New Romans 11 point; 1-inch margins all sides; double spaced
- Optional items not exceeding 2 pages: It is preferred that the following activities are included on the resume, however applications may provide support documentation of the following activities:
- Leadership positions or service leadership, i.e. ministry activities, athletic leadership i.e. team captain; event organizer, etc.
- Community involvement, e.g. volunteer work in any organization, etc.
- Campus involvement e.g. mentoring, student council, sororities, participation with college-wide events, etc.
Nursing Student Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
For more information:
https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/nursing-programs/scholarships/
Open Education Database
(Scholarship search site)
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
For more information: http://oedb.org/scholarships/
P.E.O. Scholarships, Grants and Loans
(Multiple scholarships available)
P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization where women CELEBRATE the advancement of women; EDUCATE women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and stewardship of Cottey College and MOTIVATE women to achieve their highest aspirations.
For more information:
http://www.peointernational.org/peo-projects-and-philanthropies
Opportunities include:
P.E.O. Star Scholarship
The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship was established in 2009 to provide scholarships for exceptional high school senior women to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the United States or Canada in the next academic year.
Amount: $2500 (non-renewable)
Sallie Mae Scholarship Search
(Scholarship search site)
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
For more information: www.salliemae.com/scholarshipsearch
Sara Jean Park Pendleton Scholarship
Deadline May 15, 2022
link: https://www.csascholars.org/pendleton
Scholar Award
$15,000 grant for a doctoral student. Very competitive grant.
Contact Susan Victor,
slvictor419@hotmail.com for additional information.
Scholarshipguidance.com
(Scholarship search site)
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
For more information:
www.scholarshipguidance.com
Stewart Family Scholarship
The Stewart Family Scholarship provides higher education scholarship awards to improve the status of life for local students and others. The award can be used in conjunction with other scholarships or financial awards to defray the cost of full-time tuition, fees, and/or books. Selection is competitive and is based on the academic performance, leadership abilities, as well as, contributions to school and community. Awards are made without regards to financial status, race, creed, religious preference or sex. Priority will be given to applicants residing within Kentucky counties of Boyd, Carter, Greenup, and Lawrence, as well as Scioto County Ohio. Others with educational needs will be considered outside of the priority areas.All recipients must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and a minimum ACT score of 17 or SAT score of 1190. All recipients must demonstrate outstanding character as evidenced by work ethic and service to others.
Deadline: May 15
Contact:
jpstewartfamilyscholarship@gmail.com.
StudentScholarships.org
(multiple opportunities)
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
For more information:
www.studentscholarship.org/awards.php
Study. com Student Scholarships
info:
https://study.com/resources/student-scholarships#0129
Teaching Scholarships
Scholarship Search site
For more information:
http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/education-and-teaching-programs/scholarships
Thomas Law Office Scholarship
Deadline: July 16
For more information:
www.thomaslawoffices.com
U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship Program
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
www.healthcare.goarmy.com
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Education Programs
(Multiple scholarships available)
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
For more information:
https://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/
Varsity Tutors
Amount:$1,000
For more information:
https://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
Military Scholarships
All
https://www.fallenpatriots.org/faqs-for-families
https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/college-scholarships-2020-edition
https://www.hopeforthewarriors.org/newsroom/application-period-open-for-fall-2020-hope-for-the-warriors-military-spouse-and-caregiver-scholarships/
https://www.mcsf.org/apply/
https://www.va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/fry-scholarship/
https://www.northamerican.com/military-scholarship
https://www.hillandponton.com/veterans-scholarship/
https://www.getthetiger.com/veteranscholarship/
https://www.headlinetickets.com/Scholarship
Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Scholarship
Dependents
http://mfst.us/our-programs/scholarships/
https://www.alaforveterans.org/scholarships/
https://www.cposf.org/scholarship
https://coastguardfoundation.org/scholarships
https://www.foldsofhonor.org/scholarships/
https://www.gratitudeinitiative.org/apply-for-educational-programs/#eligibility
Fallen Patriots Scholarship
https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/program/gilman-mccain-scholarships/#1563384913686-2ac22bb6-fee2
Spouses
https://pattillmanfoundation.org/apply-to-be-a-scholar/
Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship
Special
https://www.la-fra.org/scholarship.html
https://www.navysealfoundation.org/what-we-do/educational-opportunities/#1471371189919-2e69ad32-8dda
Major Samuel Woodfill Chapter Scholarship Program Army and Army dependents from OH, KY, or IN
Van Hipp Heroes Scholarship Fund Wounded National Guard
Leonardo DRS Guardian Scholarship Children of deceased guardsmen
https://wingsoveramerica.us/scholarships navy and dependents
https://www.tailhook.net/scholarship-application navy and dependents
https://studentveterans.org/programs/scholarships?layout=edit&id=761 navy
https://www.elks.org/scholars/default.cfm?m=programs Elks
https://www.womenmarines.org/scholarships marines and dependents
http://wosl.org/scholarships/ women
https://vetsedsuccess.org/help-for-students/scholarships/ multiple
https://www.seabee.org/wounded-in-action-scholarship-1
OurMiltary.com Bi-Annual Veteran Recognition Scholarship Eligible Active duty and their dependents
Ohio
https://www.ohiolegion.com/programs/scholarships/
Veterans
https://americanwarriorinitiative.com/veteran-support-form/
https://studentveterans.org/programs/scholarships?layout=edit&id=706
https://www.soldierstrong.org/scholarship/
Membership Scholarships
SALUTE Scholarship (recipients must be members of SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society)
My Military Savings Scholarship
Lists of Multiple scholarships
https://militaryconnection.com/scholarships/
https://www.fastweb.com/