Scholarships & Funding

Must be a distinguished graduate student in the glass program.

one-year scholarship

An  undergraduate A&S student who plans a career in public or community service.

Current Studio Art & Design graduate students in the M.F.A. program who have completed a minimum of 18 hours of graduate coursework.

GTAs are expected to teach 6 hours (two courses) of introductory-level courses over the academic year.

Full time distinguished undergraduate in the photography program nominated by the program's faculty and based on merit demonstrated through creative concepts in photography; strong execution and craft; commitment to continual improvement of their work; and interaction with faculty and peers in the creative process.

Based on faculty recommendations following BFA reviews.

Two awards of $250 are given to BFA candidates to help with materials costs for completing their senior show.

Applicants must be currently employed law enforcement practitioners in Jefferson County, KY who are enrolled in a degree or certificate granting program in the Department of Criminal Justice at UofL.

Preference will be given to those applicants attending a leadership development series or classes in order to advance professionally to a senior leadership position. Secondary preference will be given to applicants completing a bachelor’s degree. Tertiary preference will be given to applicants completing a graduate level degree.

Note:Recipients within less than 5 years of retirement are not eligible.

Applications must be submitted to the Criminal Justice Department Chair, Room 203 Brigman Hall, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292, no later than March 1st

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR APPLICATION

1. Official college transcripts from all colleges attended.

2. Statement from the applicant explaining why he/she has chosen to pursue a career in Law Enforcement and how the scholarship would be beneficial to their success.

3. Letter of recommendation from their agency head, chief or CEO to be considered.

4. Written statement that they are not planning to retire within less than five years.

5. Completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

6.Resume (currently employed personnel)

7. A photograph suitable for use in Press Releases announcing the scholarship recipients.

Full-time MA students in the Department of Art + Design.

one-year scholarship

Seniors at Central Hardin High School (Hardin County School District, Kentucky) who have been accepted at and plan to attend the University of Louisville in Fall 2026. Recipients are selected based on academic record, character and work ethic, and demonstrated financial need.

Applications must be submitted to the Central Hardin High School Senior Counselor by March 11, 2026. Do not submit applications online to the University of Louisville.

Required materials: completed application form (download the form here), 2026-2027 FAFSA, personal statement (maximum 2 pages), and high school transcript. The personal statement should address how the applicant satisfies the scholarship's mission to support solid students with demonstrated financial need who are motivated toward hard work, value education, and demonstrate character, reliability, good citizenship, and academic standing.

Finalists will be forwarded to the College of Arts and Sciences selection committee, with final awards announced in early May.

full time distinguished undergraduate Junior or Senior majoring in graphic design

full time distinguished undergraduate in Art History