The starting point
Bellarmine (KY, Catholic) gives all incoming first-years institutional gift aid (holistic Scarlet Scholarships up to competitive full-ride Scholar/Fellow awards), but its institutional scholarships are tuition-only and can be REDUCED by tuition-specific outside awards. (DRAFT)
More than one award path. Some awards use published academic thresholds. Others have different selection criteria. A score chart does not describe every award at this school.
Awards to discuss
First 3 of 7 recorded awards, in chapter display order. This is a selection, not a ranking. Read the full chapter for all awards. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
Public Price Promise
Matches your state's flagship university direct cost · Published award terms
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: Minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA
Eligibility: Matches the current direct cost of your state's flagship university
Renewal: Full-time fall/spring; students must live on campus each year for continued eligibility.
Other terms: Bellarmine matches your state flagship's direct cost for qualifying 3.5+ GPA students; requires living on campus annually. Tuition-only/institutional treatment applies.
https://www.bellarmine.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-funding/institutional.php
Scarlet Scholarships
Amount not published (varies by application strength) · Variable or qualified amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
GPA: Strong academic profile (not a published cutoff)
Eligibility: Based on the admissions application; minimum credentials include a strong academic profile and extracurricular involvement; priority deadline February 1; no separate application
Renewal: Must maintain full-time enrollment status; covers tuition during fall and spring semesters only.
Other terms: Holistic, no published GPA/test grid (use the scholarship estimator). Tuition-only and fall/spring only. This is the base institutional merit award for most admitted first-years.
https://www.bellarmine.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-funding/institutional.php
Bellarmine Scholar Award
Full ride (full tuition, fees, room & board) + study abroad stipend · Published coverage or package
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Complete admission application + Honors Program scholarship application by December 1; selected via the Feb 6-7, 2026 competition (faculty interview, writing sample, mock class)
Renewal: Four-year award; enrollment in the Honors Program.
Other terms: Bellarmine's most prestigious award — a four-year full-ride plus study abroad stipend and Honors Program enrollment. Competitive; separate application required.
https://www.bellarmine.edu/academics/honors/honors-scholarships.php
