OpenFieldAIKCU UPS Foundation Community Scholarship Endowment
Merit- and need-based undergraduate tuition grant for students attending AIKCU member colleges demonstrating leadership, academic distinction, and community service.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled undergraduate at an AIKCU member institution with minimum 3.0 GPA
- English language proficiency
- Institutional member language requirement applies
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal statement (500 words) outlining leadership in community engagement and FAFSA report
- Recommendation letters
- One academic letter of recommendation from member college faculty
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Annual tuition grant of $3,500 to $5,000 disbursed directly through member financial aid offices
- Application fee
- $0 consortium application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Direct undergraduate tuition offset
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 1, 2027 (Annual allocation cycle)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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