Presidential Green and Gold HBCU Merit Scholarship
Premier academic scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen who embody academic excellence, civic service, and dedication to the HBCU land-grant legacy.
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 >= 3.5 and ACT score 25+ or SAT 1200+
- English language proficiency
- Exempt
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- Presidential essay on HBCU leadership and community empowerment
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendations
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full in-state tuition and campus housing waiver renewable for four years
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition waiver
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kentucky State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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