KCU Scholarships

KCU Academic Scholarships

Kentucky Christian University makes every effort to assist in making your education affordable. KCU offers financial aid both to students with demonstrated need (as determined by the FAFSA) and to students without such need who have shown academic accomplishment and leadership ability.

Traditional Students - J. Lowell Lusby Scholarships is awarded to students with exceptional academic qualifications (3.75 gpa and 28 ACT/1860 SAT), Christian leadership potential and extra curricular involvement are eligible to qualify for our prestigious J. Lowell Lusby Scholarship program.

The J. Lowell Lusby Excellence Scholarship will be awarded to the top 3 candidates. This award is $15,000 and is renewable, contingent upon a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

The J. Lowell Lusby Presidential Scholarship will be awarded to 3 candidates. This award is $10,000 and is renewable, contingent upon a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

The J. Lowell Lusby Honors Scholarship will be awarded to 4 candidates. This award is $7,500 and is renewable, contingent upon a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

Applications are due by December 1 in order to be considered for the J. Lowell Lusby Scholarship program. Completion of the KCU Application for Admission and Scholarship, completed references, transcript through the junior year of high school and an ACT or SAT are required for consideration.

*Please note: All J. Lowell Lusby scholarships are reduced for commuter status (75% of resident value).

Additional Scholarships

The Great Commission Award will be given to students with at least a 3.0 GPA and 23 ACT/1590 SAT who have demonstrated outstanding Christian Service as documented by the Student Essay and personal references you choose to complete your Reference forms. This award is $6,500 and is renewable by remaining in academic good standing with the institution.

The Servant Leader Award will be awarded to top qualifying students based upon community service. This will be based upon the Student Essay and completed Reference forms submitted with your Application for Admission and Scholarship. The Servant Leader Award is for $5,000 and is renewable by remaining in academic good standing with the institution.

These awards are limited and will be awarded beginning December 1. Students who are not eligible for the above scholarships and awards may also be considered for the following:

KCU Partnership awards are for students with a 2.5 GPA and a 20 ACT/1410 SAT. The Partnership award is $3,500.
KCU Challenge awards are for students with a 2.0 GPA and a 17 ACT/1210 SAT. The Challenge award is $1,000.

The Partnership and Challenge awards are meant to encourage students to accept the academic challenge of college level work and demonstrate the commitment of Kentucky Christian University to all students who desire to receive a quality Christian education.

For additional information please contact your Enrollment Counselor.

Transfer Students

Scholarships are available for students transferring into KCU. These scholarships are $3,000 per year. Transfer students should contact their Enrollment Counselor to receive additional information on qualifying for the Transfer Student awards.

Institutional Scholarships

Bible Bowl Scholarships

Kentucky Christian University has an agreement with the National Bible Bowl program and will grant $2,000 scholarships to the members of the first place team, $1,500 scholarships to the second place team, and $1,000 scholarships to the third and fourth place teams at the National Tournament. These amounts are annual and this is a renewable scholarship over four years.

A scholarship of $2,000 will be awarded to the first place winner in the Merit Exam, a $1,500 scholarship will go to the second place exam winner, and a $1,000 scholarship will be given to the third and fourth place winners.

The University also has agreements with several state teen conventions holding Bible Bowl contests. Awards at this level are first place, $1,000; second place, $750; first place Merit Exam, $1,000; and second place, $750. Kentucky Christian University offers scholarships for KCU's Bible Bowl Tournaments held in February and June. The amounts of awards, which are to be applied toward KCU tuition, are designated as follows:

First Place Team winners $1,500	First Place Exam winner $1,000
Second Place Team winners $1,000	Second Place Exam winner $750
Third Place Team winners $750	Third Place Exam winner $500
Fourth Place Team winners $500	Fourth Place Exam winner $250
Fifth Place Team winners $400	Fifth Place Exam winner $100
Sixth Place Team winners $300
Seventh Place Team winners $200
Eighth Place Team winners $100

Preaching/Speech and Vocal Scholarships

The University cooperates with several organizations sponsoring preaching, speech and vocal contests. Included are the North American Christian Convention, state teen conventions, and others. Scholarship awards in this area for first place are $2,000, second place $1,500, and third place $750.

Awards from Bible Bowl, Preaching/Speech or Vocal Scholarships are designated to be used immediately following high school graduation.