Scholarship Opportunities
A scholarship is a financial aid reward for higher education that does not need to be repaid. Scholarships can be based on need, merit, or other criteria. Speed School students are encouraged to pursue the following opportunities.
Note: the deadline to apply is December 15
Privately-Funded Scholarships
A number of privately-endowed scholarships allow Speed School students to acquire financial support for expenses ranging from textbook assistance to tuition.
To apply, complete UofL’s online scholarship application. Once you select Engineering as a major, you will be prompted to provide additional information for Speed School’s privately-funded scholarships.
Requirements for admitted students:
Financial aid is dependent on full-time enrollment, scholastic record, financial need, and availability.
For continuing students:
Complete the online application.
The University of Louisville provides a number of scholarship opportunities, which are also available to Speed School students.
For Kentucky Residents
Outstanding Kentucky high school students may receive scholarship rewards, provided they maintain grade-point average criteria.
These include:
Also, Alumni Club Scholarships are available to students from specific regions, including:
KCTCS Academic Transfer Scholarship
For Out-of-State Freshmen
Non-Kentucky residents admitted to the University of Louisville are automatically considered for the following awards; no scholarship application required.
Grant Opportunities
Grants are awards that are need-based and, like scholarships, do not need to be repaid. There are several grant options available to Speed School students.
Work Grants
Speed School students may receive work grants in exchange for 5-10 hours/week working in an office or lab. New and current students must submit a work grant application prior to the start of the upcoming semester.
Note: work grants are not associated with the Federal Work-Study Program.
Federal/State Grants
Other options are available through U.S. Government and Commonwealth of Kentucky programs. Make sure you complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form .