Scholarships

Kutztown University (KU) and the KU Foundation offers scholarships to make the cost of attending KU more affordable. Last year, KU awarded over $4 million in scholarships to incoming students. More than 80% of students receive financial aid to lower the cost of attending KU. Current and incoming students are encouraged to complete a scholarship profile each year between February 1st to March 15th. The majority of scholarships are then awarded between April 1st through June 1st. The search feature is always available.

Note: The scholarships listed below are for students entering KU either in Fall 2024 or Spring 2025.

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  • Merit Scholarships

    Eligibility

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

    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 . 

    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

  • Need-based Scholarships

    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.

  • Sesquicentennial Academic Honors Scholarship

    Award (per year)

    The dollar amount of full In-State tuition (based on current tuition in an academic year)

    Eligibility

    Incoming freshmen who have a 3.5 cumulative weighted high school GPA and a 1410 total on the SAT or 31 composite on the ACT

    How to Apply

    You are automatically considered when you apply for admission.

    Details

    Student must participate in the Honors Program, live on campus for the first three years, and complete a minimum of 30 credits per year.

  • Board of Governors Scholarship

    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.

  • Transfer Housing Award

    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

  • Transfer Book Award

    Award

    $500

    Eligibility

    First-time 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

    This is a one-time book award of $500 for one academic year (Fall or Spring only) to be utilized in the KU Campus Book Store.

  • KU Foundation Scholarships

    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 1st and March 15th 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 will have to write a thank you letter to the donor of the scholarship.

  • PASSHE Scholarship Program

    Award

    Scholarships up to $3,000 per academic year are available for full-time students and up to $1,500 for part-time or non-credit bearing classes

    Eligibility

    The PASSHE Scholarship Program is open to all permanent and nonpermanent full-time and part-time employees that are in active pay status, except annuitants, and their eligible dependents. There is no minimum length of service requirement.

    Eligible dependents for the PASSHE Scholarship Program include:

    • Spouses
    • Children under age 26

    How to Apply

    There are several application cycles, visit the PASSHE Foundation website to apply. View an application instruction guide.

Renewable Criteria

Scholarships, unless additional renewable criteria are listed, require students at the end of each academic year to maintain a 2.5 Cumulative Grade Point Average and earn 24 credits.