Scholarships & Funding

All A&S Scholarships

This comprehensive listing includes scholarship opportunities available across all departments within the College of Arts & Sciences. Students can explore funding options specific to their field of study or general college-wide scholarships to support their academic journey. This list is currently being expanded — contact your academic advisor for additional opportunities and personalized guidance.

"Dr. John B. and Bonnie Seidman Roth Endowed Glass Scholarship"

Eligibility:

Must be a distinguished graduate student in the glass program.

Amount of aid: Range varies
Number of scholarships awarded per year: 1
Additional details:

one-year scholarship

Arthur D. Yocom Scholarship

Eligibility:

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

Amount of aid: $1000

Arts & Sciences Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA)

Eligibility:

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

Amount of aid: $16,000 stipend, tuition remission*, and health insurance.
Number of scholarships awarded per year: Varies
Additional details:

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

Barbara Bullitt Christian Memorial Scholarship in Photography

Eligibility:

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.

Amount of aid: Range varies
Number of scholarships awarded per year: 1

Bill Fischer Senior Project Grant

Eligibility:

Based on faculty recommendations following BFA reviews.

Amount of aid: $250
Number of scholarships awarded per year: 2
Additional details:

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

Blue Coats Scholarship

Eligibility:

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.

Amount of aid: $3000
Number of scholarships awarded per year: 10
Additional details:

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.

Cressman Scholars

Eligibility:

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

Amount of aid: Range varies
Number of scholarships awarded per year: Varies, depending on available funds
Additional details:

one-year scholarship

Daniel Stewart Scholarship in Design

Eligibility:

full time distinguished undergraduate Junior or Senior majoring in graphic design

Amount of aid: Range varies
Number of scholarships awarded per year: Varies, depending on available funds

Dario A Covi Scholarship

Eligibility:

full time distinguished undergraduate in Art History

Amount of aid: $1,000
Number of scholarships awarded per year: 1

Deborah S. and Richard J. Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the Deborah S. and Richard J. Scholarship, a student must:

Be enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Be in Good Academic Standing. 

Be chosen by the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.

Additional details:

Preference will be given to Undergraduate Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who fall upon an unforeseen financial emergency or catastrophic event with financial need, thus altering their ability to remain actively enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences.