• Apply for admission and be considered for Kent Campus freshman scholarships
• View list of freshman scholarships you will be considered for by applying for admission
• 2010/2011 Student Financial Aid Scholarship Application
• 2009/2010 Student Financial Aid Scholarship Application
• KSU Scholarship Search Qualifier - Use this program to find information regarding scholarship opportunities, how to apply, and who to contact for more information.
• KSU Incoming Freshman Scholarship Search - Search for scholarships for incoming freshman

Begin your scholarship search by gathering ideas from friends, family, and both academic and financial aid advisors. Investigate all prospective aid resources or sponsors of aid as soon as you identify them. A scholarship search is continuous process.

• Contact business and industrial groups that provide services or products in your major or career field to determine if they sponsor students who are entering their profession or industry.
• Check with your church, synagogue, or other religious affiliation for possible financial resources.
• Check with your personnel office if employed, or your parent's or spouse's employer to inquire about possible scholarships.
• Contact your local community leaders or chamber of commerce to determine if the community is sponsoring students in specific professions (medical students, engineers, teachers, etc.).
• Contact national organizations which may offer scholarships to individuals with your cultural background, personal circumstances, interests, and skills.
• Read newspapers, school papers, and bulletin boards for local scholarship opportunities.
• Contact professional organizations related to your expected college major.
• Discuss your scholarship search with University faculty and staff members.
• Meet with guidance counselors, academic advisors, alumni, and fraternity/sorority members to discuss possible scholarship sources.

Remember to maintain a comprehensive view of your career goals when researching scholarships. Identify broad areas in a major or career field and pursue all related resources. For example, when looking for scholarship information as a business major inquire about resources available for banking, accounting, finance, business/administration, economics, public relations, marketing, insurance, etc.

Q. How do I apply for scholarships at Kent State University?

Incoming Freshmen:

Students who will attend the Kent Campus should complete the Undergraduate Application for Admission and be admitted to the Kent Campus of Kent State University no later than January 15, to ensure that you are considered for incoming freshmen scholarships awarded by the Admissions Office, Honors College, and the Student Financial Aid Office.

Incoming freshmen scholarship awards are based on academic performance (cumulative high school GPA and test scores) and in some cases the student’s academic major, talent, financial need, extracurricular activities and demonstrated leadership.

In addition to scholarships awarded by the Admissions Office, Honors College and Student Financial Aid Office, students can also apply for scholarships awarded by various departments at Kent State University. To search for these additional opportunities visit the Online Scholarship Search Qualifier

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. To search for these additional opportunities visit the Online Scholarship Search Qualifier

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 January 15, to ensure that you are considered for transfer student scholarships awarded by the Admissions Office and the Student Financial Aid Office.

Scholarship awards are based on academic performance (cumulative GPA from all prior colleges attended) and in some cases the student’s academic major, talent, financial need, extracurricular activities and demonstrated leadership.

In addition to scholarships awarded by the Admissions Office and the Student Financial Aid Office, students can also apply for scholarships awarded by various departments at Kent State University. To search for these additional opportunities visit the Online Scholarship Search Qualifier

Q. 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 scholarship applicants.

Q. Can I use my scholarship at a Regional Campus?

Many scholarships require that you attend the Kent Campus of Kent State University. Please refer to the Scholarship Recipient Response form that was mailed to you when you received notice that you were awarded a scholarship.

Q. Do I have to apply for scholarships every year?

If the scholarship you are currently receiving 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, provided that you have met the renewal criteria. The renewal criteria varies for each scholarship. Please refer to the Scholarship Recipient Response form that was mailed to you when you received notice that you were awarded a scholarship or check with the Student Financial Aid Office if you are unsure.

Q. If I did not meet the renewal criteria in order to receive my scholarship next year, is there anything I can do?

Students who did not meet the criteria required for the renewal of their scholarship have the opportunity to appeal. You must write a letter explaining what extenuating circumstances contributed to you not meeting the criteria, and provide documentation. For example, if you suffered an illness, you must submit medical documentation. If there was a death in the family, submit a funeral program or obituary notice. Please send your scholarship appeal letter to the Assistant Director for Scholarship Coordination Services.

Q. Can I bring an external scholarship to Kent?

Yes! You are welcome to bring any scholarship you receive from an external source (such as your high school, church, employers) to Kent State University. If the organization awarding the scholarship sends a check made payable to both the student and Kent State University, the student must endorse the check and either take it to the Bursar's Office in person or mail it to the Bursar's office. All external scholarships must be reported to the Student Financial Aid Office, even if the organization gave the student a check made out to them personally.

Q. Will an external scholarship affect scholarships or other financial aid that I am receiving from KSU:

Your Kent State University scholarship may be adjusted if you receive another scholarship and/or benefit that covers the same fees. For example, if the student will have a University Fee Waiver, then they will not be permitted to receive a tuition scholarship.

Kent State University scholarships are limited to direct University costs. A combination of Kent State University scholarships, grants, and outside scholarships cannot exceed the Cost of Attendance Budget established for each student by Kent State University.