OpenFieldEKU Trailblazer Academic Excellence Scholarship
Four-year undergraduate scholarship recognizing outstanding academic achievement for incoming freshmen entering science, technology, or mathematics majors.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school GPA 3.80+ or ACT 26+ / SAT 1230+
- English language proficiency
- Standard language requirement
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- High school transcript and scholarship essay
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from educators
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Up to $8,000 per year renewable for four years ($32,000 total)
- Application fee
- $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Direct undergraduate tuition offset
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Eastern Kentucky University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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