All undergraduates from any U.S. state entering Eastern Kentucky University are eligible for the Out-of-State Discount Program. Get rewarded for your high school academic achievement! In addition to EKU’s discounted out-of-state tuition rate of $10,500 per year, merit scholarships make EKU even more affordable. Based on a 4.0 high school GPA and standardized test scores, annual awards range from $1,000 to $7,000 for first-time freshmen coming to EKU from out of state.
Merit Scholarships for Out-of-State Students
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Requirements | Annual Award | ||
| High School GPA | ACT Composite Score | SAT Combined Score | ||
| Scholar V | 4.0 | none required | none required | $500 |
| Scholar IV | 4.0 | 29-30 | 1350-1410 | $1,000 |
| Scholar III | 4.0 | 31-32 | 1420-1480 | $3,000 |
| Scholar II | 4.0 | 33 | 1490-1520 | $5,000 |
| Scholar I | 4.0 | 34 or higher | 1530-1600 | $7,000 |
Important Dates and Deadlines
- March 1, 2022 –
- Rodney Gross Diversity Scholarship Deadline
- Last day to submit updated ACT scores and updated transcripts for Merit Scholarship upgrades
- March 15, 2022 – Trailblazer First Generation Scholarship Application Deadline
- April 15, 2022 – Last day for students to be admitted to be considered for Merit Scholarships
- May 1, 2022 –
- Last day to accept Merit Scholarships
- Foundation Scholarship Application deadline