$1,000
Commonwealth
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- GPA
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Northern Kentucky University · Kentucky
Northern Kentucky University Merit Aid
NKU offers multiple honors scholarships and values Kentucky connections, with pathways for both first-year and transfer students.
Verified Jun 2026today· HX-AUTO
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Last verifiedJun 2026Analyst HX-AUTO
Who this school is for
Kentucky residents, especially those with strong high school records or connections to the Governor's Scholars program, will find the most robust merit options here. Transfer students from Kentucky community colleges also have dedicated pathways.
Tuition / cost of attendance: Approximately $11,496 for 2026-2027. Source
Institutional merit aid tiers
Every tier below is sourced to the school’s own published financial aid pages. Renewal terms apply only if the student maintains the stated GPA.
Lesser-known scholarships at Northern Kentucky University
Named awards that don’t always surface on the main financial aid page. Each one has its own eligibility rules.
AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Tom and Fran Zaniello Honors Scholarship requires enrollment in the NKU Honors College and good standing with the Honors Program.
AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityZalla Scholars is listed as one of the Honors College donor scholarship awards for current NKU honors students.
AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Sheldon B. & Fern H. Storer Honors Scholarship requires enrollment in the NKU Honors College, full-time degree-seeking status at NKU, and a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.
AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe A.D. Albright Honors Scholarship is for sophomores or juniors enrolled in the NKU Honors College, with amount varying and duration of one academic year excluding summer sessions.
Sources used on this page
Every claim is checked against Northern Kentucky University’s own published materials. Below is the full reference set.
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