Scholarships

Eligibility

Incoming freshmen and transfer students. Varies based on academic profile.

• Note: University employee-dependent students are not eligible for merit scholarships, as they receive a tuition waiver.

How to Apply

Kutztown University automatically reviews students for merit scholarships based on academic performance at the time of acceptance.  Students who qualify for a merit scholarship are guaranteed the award as long as they maintain the academic standards listed in their acceptance letter for eight continuous Fall and Spring semesters.  Questions about merit scholarships should be directed to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@kutztown.edu. 

Award (beginning the 2025-2026 academic year)

Merit Scholarships for First Year In-State Students (GPA is on a 4.0 scale)

HS GPA	Scholarship	Amount
4.0-3.85	Presidential	$5000
3.84-3.5	Founders	$3000
3.49-3.0	Outstanding	$2000
2.99-2.75	Emerging	$1000

Merit Scholarships for First Year Out-of-State Students (GPA is on a 4.0 scale)

HS GPA	Scholarship	Amount
4.0-3.85	Presidential	$6000
3.84-3.5	Founders	$5000
3.49-3.0	Outstanding	$4000
2.99-2.75	Emerging	$1500

Merit Scholarships - Transfer In-State  (GPA is on a 4.0 scale)

College Cumulative GPA	Amount
3.0+	$2000
2.99-2.75	$1000

Merit Scholarships - Transfer Out-of-State (GPA is on a 4.0 scale)

College Cumulative GPA	Amount
3.5+	$3000
3.0-3.49	$ 2000
2.99-2.75	$1000

Award (per year)

Amount varies by award.

Eligibility

Incoming freshmen and transfer students. Varies based on submitted FAFSA (KU’s FAFSA school code is 003322).

How to Apply

You are automatically considered for need based scholarships when your FAFSA is submitted and processed for KU.  Later applicants will be considered as funds are made available.

Award (per year)

Full tuition (based on current tuition in an academic year)

Eligibility

Incoming freshmen with typically a high GPA

How to Apply

You are automatically considered when you apply for admission.

Award (per year)

$1,000

Eligibility

Incoming transfer students who have an associate’s degree 

How to Apply

You are automatically awarded when you submit a transcript showing the associate’s degree being completed.

Details

Student must live on campus. The award is renewable for a second year

Award (per year)

Varies by award.

Eligibility

Open to all new and current students.

How to Apply

Current and incoming students must complete a scholarship profile each year between November 1^st and March 22^nd to be considered for these scholarships. The search feature is always available.

Details

These scholarships are awarded based on the guidelines provided by the donors. Students who receive these scholarships are required to write a thank-you letter to the donor.
Please contact the Foundation Office at together@kuf.org for instructions on how to submit your letter.

Award

$1,000.

List of Spring 2027 Scholarships:

1. Edith Davis Eve Endowed Scholarship 
2. Minnie Patton Stayman Endowed Scholarship 
3. Highmark Bright Blue Futures Scholarship for Rising Juniors 
4. PSECU Scholarship for Rising Juniors and Seniors 
5. PASSHE Transfer Success Scholarship 
6. Supporting Student Success Scholarship 
7. Wells Fargo Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Eligibility

Varies by award.

Complete the “General Application.”

This application will determine which scholarships the student is eligible for, auto-apply them to scholarships with no additional requirements and prompt them to complete additional steps to apply for some scholarships.

All scholarship applications and additional requirements must be submitted through AwardSpring by the deadline, January 20th, 2027.

How to Apply

1. Go to https://passhefoundation.awardspring.com/
2. Click the “Register” button to create an account.
3. Complete the “General Application.” This feature will only be available after scholarships open on November 18th.