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University of Louisville Scholarships and Merit Aid

Louisville, Kentucky

28 scholarships University of Louisville publishes, each with the amount, what the school says it takes, and the sentence we read it in. This is what the school states, not a list of every award it offers.

14,187Undergraduates
79%Admit rate

Merit awarded on published numbers (21)

These are the awards the school ties to stated GPA and test bars. No separate application is listed for them.

Trustees' Scholarship

$2,500

Published requirement
3.5 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 26 ACT, or 3.5 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 1230 SAT
Who it is for
In-state students
Renewable
Yes, per the school
AMOUNT PER YEAR | WITH QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA | WITHOUT QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA $2,500 | 26-27 / 1230-1290 and 3.5 weighted GPA | Comprehensive academic review and 3.5 weighted GPAlouisville.edu (read 2026-07-07)

Trustees' Scholarship

$3,500

Published requirement
3.5 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 28 ACT, or 3.5 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 1300 SAT
Who it is for
In-state students
Renewable
Yes, per the school
AMOUNT PER YEAR | WITH QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA | WITHOUT QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA $3,500 | 28-29 / 1300-1350 and 3.5 weighted GPA | Comprehensive academic review and 3.5 weighted GPAlouisville.edu (read 2026-07-07)

Trustees' Scholarship

$5,000

Published requirement
3.5 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 30 ACT, or 3.5 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 1360 SAT
Who it is for
In-state students
Renewable
Yes, per the school
AMOUNT PER YEAR | WITH QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA | WITHOUT QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA $5,000 | 30 / 1360-1380 and 3.5 weighted GPA | 30+ transferable college credit hours and 3.5 weighted GPAlouisville.edu (read 2026-07-07)

Trustees' Scholarship

$7,000

Published requirement
3.5 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 31 ACT, or 3.5 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 1390 SAT
Who it is for
In-state students
Renewable
Yes, per the school
AMOUNT PER YEAR | WITH QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA | WITHOUT QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA $7,000 | 31-35 / 1390-1560 and 3.5 weighted GPA | N/Alouisville.edu (read 2026-07-07)

Trustees' Scholarship

$8,000

Published requirement
3.5 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 36 ACT, or 3.5 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 1570 SAT
Who it is for
In-state students
Renewable
Yes, per the school
AMOUNT PER YEAR | WITH QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA | WITHOUT QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA $8,000 | 36 / 1570-1600 and 3.5 weighted GPA | N/Alouisville.edu (read 2026-07-07)

National Scholars Program

$5,000

Published requirement
3.0 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 24 ACT, or 3.0 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 1160 SAT
Who it is for
Out-of-state students
Renewable
Yes, per the school
AMOUNT PER YEAR | WITH QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA | WITHOUT QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA $5,000 | 24 / 1160 and 3.0 weighted GPA | Comprehensive academic review and 3.0 weighted GPAlouisville.edu (read 2026-07-07)

National Scholars Program

$7,500

Published requirement
3.25 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 24 ACT, or 3.25 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 1160 SAT
Who it is for
Out-of-state students
Renewable
Yes, per the school
AMOUNT PER YEAR | WITH QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA | WITHOUT QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA $7,500 | 24 / 1160 and 3.25 Weighted GPA | Comprehensive academic review and 3.25 weighted GPAlouisville.edu (read 2026-07-07)

National Scholars Program

$10,000

Published requirement
3.25 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 25 ACT, or 3.25 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 1200 SAT
Who it is for
Out-of-state students
Renewable
Yes, per the school
AMOUNT PER YEAR | WITH QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA | WITHOUT QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA $10,000 | 25-26 / 1200-1250 and 3.25 Weighted GPA | Comprehensive academic review and 3.25 weighted GPAlouisville.edu (read 2026-07-07)

National Scholars Program

$12,000

Published requirement
3.5 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 27 ACT, or 3.5 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 1260 SAT
Who it is for
Out-of-state students
Renewable
Yes, per the school
AMOUNT PER YEAR | WITH QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA | WITHOUT QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA $12,000 | 27-28 / 1260-1320 and 3.5 Weighted GPA | N/Alouisville.edu (read 2026-07-07)

National Scholars Program

$15,000

Published requirement
3.5 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 29 ACT, or 3.5 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 1330 SAT
Who it is for
Out-of-state students
Renewable
Yes, per the school
AMOUNT PER YEAR | WITH QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA | WITHOUT QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA $15,000 | 29 ACT / 1330 SAT and 3.5 Weighted GPA | N/Alouisville.edu (read 2026-07-07)

Regional Scholars Program

$12,000

Who it is for
Out-of-state students
Renewable
Yes, per the school
Regional Scholars Program | Eligible areas: California, DC Metro, New Jersey, New York Metro, Pennsylvania and Southern New England | AMOUNT PER YEAR | WITH QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA | WITHOUT QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA $12,000 | Automatic Upon Admission to UofLlouisville.edu (read 2026-07-09)

Regional Scholars Program

$13,000

Published requirement
3.25 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 24 ACT, or 3.25 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 1160 SAT
Who it is for
Out-of-state students
Renewable
Yes, per the school
Regional Scholars Program | Eligible areas: California, DC Metro, New Jersey, New York Metro, Pennsylvania and Southern New England | $13,000 | 24-26 / 1160-1250 and 3.25 Weighted GPA | Comprehensive academic review and 3.25 weighted GPAlouisville.edu (read 2026-07-09)

Regional Scholars Program

$14,000

Published requirement
3.5 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 27 ACT, or 3.5 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 1260 SAT
Who it is for
Out-of-state students
Renewable
Yes, per the school
Regional Scholars Program | Eligible areas: California, DC Metro, New Jersey, New York Metro, Pennsylvania and Southern New England | $14,000 | 27-28 / 1260-1320 and 3.5 Weighted GPA | Comprehensive academic review and 3.5 weighted GPAlouisville.edu (read 2026-07-09)

Regional Scholars Program

$16,000

Published requirement
3.5 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 29 ACT, or 3.5 GPA (scale as the school published it) and 1330 SAT
Who it is for
Out-of-state students
Renewable
Yes, per the school
Regional Scholars Program | Eligible areas: California, DC Metro, New Jersey, New York Metro, Pennsylvania and Southern New England | $16,000 | 29 / 1330 and 3.5 Weighted GPA | Comprehensive academic review and 3.5 weighted GPAlouisville.edu (read 2026-07-09)

Cardinal Commitment Grant

$0

Who it is for
In-state students
Deadline the school lists
2025-02-15
Renewable
Yes, per the school
$2,000-$7,000 awards for many non-Pell Grant eligible studentslouisville.edu (read 2026-06-02)

Trustees' Scholarship

$2,500 to $8,000

Who it is for
In-state students
Renewable
Yes, per the school
AMOUNT PER YEAR WITH QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA WITHOUT QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA $2,500 26-27 / 1230-1290 and 3.5 weighted GPA ... $8,000 36 / 1570-1600 and 3.5 weighted GPA N/Alouisville.edu (read 2026-07-02)

National Merit Finalist/Semifinalist Scholarship

$0

Who it is for
In-state students
Renewable
Yes, per the school
AMOUNT PER YEAR ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA Full in-state tuition No minimum test score required. 3.5 weighted GPAlouisville.edu (read 2026-07-02)

National Merit Finalist/Semifinalist Scholarship

$20,000

Who it is for
Out-of-state students
Renewable
Yes, per the school
AMOUNT PER YEAR ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA $20,000 No minimum test score required. 3.5 weighted GPAlouisville.edu (read 2026-07-02)

Border Benefit Award

$16,000 to $21,000

Renewable
Yes, per the school
$16,000** Automatic Upon Admission to UofL $16,000** + $1,000 26-27 / 1230-1290 and 3.5 Weighted GPA ... $16,000** + $5,000 36 / 1570-1600 and 3.5 Weighted GPA N/A **This amount is an approximation. The award will lower out-of-state tuition to the Kentucky in-state tuition rate.louisville.edu (read 2026-07-02)

Regional Scholars Program

$12,000 to $16,000

Renewable
Yes, per the school
$12,000 Automatic Upon Admission to UofL $13,000 24-26 / 1160-1250 and 3.25 Weighted GPA ... $16,000 29 / 1330 and 3.5 Weighted GPAlouisville.edu (read 2026-07-02)

National Scholars Program

$5,000 to $15,000

Who it is for
Out-of-state students
Renewable
Yes, per the school
$5,000 24 / 1160 and 3.0 weighted GPA ... $15,000 29 ACT / 1330 SAT and 3.5 Weighted GPA N/Alouisville.edu (read 2026-07-02)

Awards that take an application (7)

The school publishes an amount for these, and also publishes that something beyond the admission file decides them.

Trustees' Competitive Scholarship

$1,000 to $5,000

Who it is for
In-state students
Deadline the school lists
2025-12-01
Renewable
Yes, per the school
Trustees' Competitive Scholarships $1,000-$5,000 3.5* 31 / 1390 Enhancement of admission-based Trustees' Scholarship.louisville.edu (read 2026-07-02)

Henry Vogt Scholarship

$16,000

Who it is for
In-state students
Deadline the school lists
2025-12-01
Renewable
Yes, per the school
Henry Vogt Scholarship $16,000 3.5* 31 / 1390louisville.edu (read 2026-07-02)

Woodford R. Porter Scholarship

$0 to $8,000

Who it is for
In-state students
Deadline the school lists
2025-12-01
Renewable
Yes, per the school
Woodford R. Porter Scholarship Up to $8,000 3.5 N/Alouisville.edu (read 2026-07-02)

Grawemeyer Scholarship

$22,000

Who it is for
In-state students
Deadline the school lists
2025-12-01
Renewable
Yes, per the school
Grawemeyer Scholarship $22,000 for in-state students 3.5 24 / 1160 Kentucky and out-of-state students with an interest in undergraduate research.louisville.edu (read 2026-07-02)

Grawemeyer Competitive Scholarship

$28,000

Who it is for
Out-of-state students
Deadline the school lists
2025-12-01
Renewable
Yes, per the school
$28,000 for out-of-state students 3.5 24 / 1160louisville.edu (read 2026-07-02)

Martin Luther King Scholarship

$0

Who it is for
In-state students
Deadline the school lists
2025-12-01
Renewable
Yes, per the school
Martin Luther King Scholarship Full in-state tuition Up to an additional $10,000 per year to supplement educational expenses 3.5 24 / 1160louisville.edu (read 2026-07-02)

McConnell Scholarship

$0

Who it is for
In-state students
Deadline the school lists
2025-12-01
Renewable
Yes, per the school
McConnell Scholarship Full in-state tuition and fully funded domestic and international travel opportunities—valued at over $10,000 3.5 26 / 1230louisville.edu (read 2026-07-02)
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What University of Louisville costs

Cost of attendance as published: tuition, fees, housing, and food for one year. It is the sticker, before any of the awards above and before need-based aid.

$35,970In-state, per year
$52,316Out-of-state, per year

Where this came from

Every amount on this page was read off a University of Louisville page on the date shown. Schools change award tables, so check the school's page before you count on a number.