How do I apply for scholarships at Kent State University?
Incoming First-Year Students
Students who will attend the Kent Campus should complete the Undergraduate Application for Admission and apply to the Kent Campus of Kent State University no later than March 15, to ensure that you are considered for the automatic new first year scholarships awarded by the Admissions Office and the Student Financial Aid Office. Qualified students admitted by December 1 will be invited to apply to the Honors College. If you are admitted to the Honors College, you will be considered for an Honors Distinction Award.
You must be admitted in order to be considered for scholarships but you do not have to commit to Kent State. Committing to Kent State by paying your matriculation fee does not increase your chances of receiving a scholarship.
Incoming first-year student scholarship awards are based on academic credentials (cumulative high school GPA, and test scores if applicable).
In addition to scholarships awarded by the Admissions Office, Honors College and Student Financial Aid Office, admitted students can also apply for scholarships awarded by Colleges and other departments at Kent State University. ScholarshipUniverse is a great resource that will help make sure you are not missing any scholarship opportunities at Kent State. Scholarship application deadlines vary and the timing of the announcement of the students selected varies as well. Most departments will determine recipients no later than June.
Continuing student scholarships
Scholarship awards are based on academic performance (cumulative Kent State University GPA) and in some cases the student’s academic major, talent, financial need, extracurricular activities and demonstrated leadership.
In addition to scholarships awarded by the Student Financial Aid Office, students can also apply for scholarships awarded by various departments at Kent State University. ScholarshipUniverse is a great resource that will help make sure you are not missing any scholarship opportunities at Kent State. Scholarship application deadlines vary and the timing of the announcement of the students selected varies as well. Most departments will determine recipients no later than June.
Students who will attend a Regional Campus should contact that campus for more information regarding scholarship opportunities and deadline dates.
Incoming transfer student scholarships
Students who will attend the Kent Campus should apply and be admitted to Kent State University no later than July 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester, in order to be considered for incoming transfer student scholarships awarded by the Admissions Office and the Student Financial Aid Office.
Scholarship awards are based on academic cumulative GPA from all prior colleges attended and the number of credit hours earned.
In addition to scholarships awarded by the Admissions Office, Honors College and Student Financial Aid Office, students can also apply for scholarships awarded by Colleges and other departments at Kent State University. ScholarshipUniverse is a great resource that will help make sure you are not missing any scholarship opportunities at Kent State. Scholarship application deadlines vary and the timing of the announcement of the students selected varies as well. Most departments will determine recipients no later than June.
What if I missed the deadline for applying for scholarships?
If your scholarship application is received late, you will be placed on a waiting list. If additional awards become available, on-time applicants will be reviewed first. If awards are still available, we will then look at all scholarship applicants.
Do I have to apply for scholarships every year?
If the scholarship is a non-renewable scholarship, you will have to reapply to be considered for the scholarship during the upcoming year. If your scholarship is a renewable scholarship, then the scholarship will be renewed automatically, if you meet the renewal criteria.
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