Alumni Club Scholarships
Alumni Club Scholarship form is found here.
The University of Louisville Alumni Association and its regional and national clubs have established several scholarship funds for students. Each program has various qualifications that must be met before students can apply.
Additional Alumni Association scholarships are found here.
Review the requirements of each scholarship carefully and submit your application by the deadline indicated for each program.
UofL Kentucky Alumni Club Scholarships
Please contact the person listed with each club if you have questions about the scholarships, or see your guidance counselor. If you cannot obtain the information or an application through these methods, please e-mail Amanda James. Unless noted otherwise, the deadline for all applications is March 15.
Printable Club Scholarship Application (PDF) - Please note: some clubs require the use of their own application form. See the instructions below for information about each clubs' application process.
Bowling Green Alumni Club
This scholarship is awarded to students from the Bowling Green area who are planning to attend or attend UofL. For information about applying for this scholarship, contact Melanie Cook or the UofL Alumni Office at 502-852-6186.
Capital Region Scholarships
Sponsored by regional alumni, preference is given to students from the following counties: Shelby, Franklin, Spencer, Scott, Henry and Anderson. Recipients must have a 3.0 GPA in high school or previous college they attended. The scholarship is renewable for subsequent semesters provided the required GPA is maintained. For information on the fall scholarship, call the Alumni Office at 502-852-6186.
Central KY/Lexington Alumni Club
The UofL Central Kentucky Alumni Club sponsors two type of scholarships to the Central Kentucky graduating high school seniors planning to attend UofL.
Basic requirements are that students must be pursuing a degree at UofL and recipients shall have a GPA of 3.0.
In addition, a one-year full-tuition scholarship and possible partial tuition scholarships may be awarded to students best exemplifying the following characteristics: leadership ability, academic achievement, breadth of interests and financial need as determined by a committee of club members.
Michael R. Baer Scholarship: A $1,000 Michael R. Baer tuition scholarship may be awarded preferentially to a student whose father, mother or guardian is a recovering patient, current patient or a victim of a terminal illness.
For additional information on qualifying for these scholarships, please go to the Central KY Club scholarship application. Students may also email Amanda James, 502-852-6531, or the Alumni Office at 502-852-6186 if they have any questions.
Elizabethtown Alumni Club
For additional information on qualifying for this scholarships, please go to the Alumni Club Scholarship Application. Students may also email Amanda James, 502-852-6531, or the Alumni Office at 502-852-6186 if they have any questions.
Northern KY/Cincinnati Alumni Club
Awarded to a student from the Northern KY/Cincinnati regional club area who attends UofL. For information on the fall scholarship, contact Kathy Carnes at (H)859-866-6695 or (W)800-934-3477. Or call the Alumni Office at 502-852-6186.
Please print and complete the NKY Alumni Club Scholarship Application and send to the address indicated on the application form.
Dane A. Wagge Scholarship: The Northern Kentucky Regional Alumni Club present this award annually to a student from their area who will attend the University of Louisville. It is named in memory of Dane A. Wagge, a 1996 graduate of Dixie Heights High School in northern Kentucky, who died during his freshman year at UofL.
Students must meet the following requirements to apply for the Dane Wagge Scholarship:
- Must have applied for admission prior to April 1, 2006, or have been accepted to UofL
- Reside within the geographic boundaries of Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Pendleton and Gallatin counties in Kentucky or Hamilton county in Ohio.
- Submit a completed Dane Wagge scholarship application form and essay
- Include a letter of recommendation from your high school's administrative or teaching staff
- Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale and an ACT score of 20 or above
Lake Cumberland Alumni Club
Preference is given to students from the following counties: Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell and Wayne. For scholarship criteria, please read the alumni club scholarship application and contact Kim Reynolds at 270-566-1491 or the UofL Alumni Office at 502-852-6186.
Lake Cumberland Alumni Club scholarship applications are due May 1st.
Send applications to:
Dr Joe Weigel
220 Fern Drive
Somerset, Ky 4250
Owensboro Alumni Club
The Owensboro Alumni Club Alumni Club awards scholarships to junior and senior undergraduate UofL students from the Daviess, McLean, and Hancock Counties. The award amount and number of scholarships awarded each year are determined the club's scholarship committee. Interested students must have at least a 3.0 GPA and submit an application. If a tie should occur between two applicants, need will be the determining factor. For information about applying to this scholarship, contact A.C. Patel, 270-684-5719.
UofL National Alumni Club Scholarships
Please contact the person listed with each club if you have questions about the scholarships, or see your guidance counselor. If you cannot obtain the information or an application through these methods, please e-mail Amanda James.
Tampa Bay Alumni Club and the Chi Chi Rodriquez Foundation Internship
Deadline for application each year is March 15
For the several years, the Chi Chi Rodriquez Foundation and Tampa Bay Alumni Club have sponsored a joint internship for a UofL students, generally during his/her sophomore or junior year. The 8-10 week internship allows for the Tampa Bay Club to provide you with a valuable opportunity to perform community service in exchange for financial assistance from the club. To be considered for this internship, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be considered a quality UofL student by faculty and peers in the areas of community and academics
- Submit a resume with a cover letter to Tom Brammer
- Make a 6-8 week commitment to the internship
- Participate in Tampa Bay Club events during the internship
- Network with community leaders and organizers in the Tampa Bay area
Students are also required to provide the UofL Alumni Office with a complete summary and evaluation of events and assignments during the internship - a critical analysis is preferred.
If you are awarded this internship, you will receive $100 a week stipend in addition to $3,000 in scholarship funds. The Alumni Office will cover the costs of transportation, but you are responsible for making your own travel arrangements. If you have any questions, please contact the Alumni Office at 502-852-6186.
Los Angeles/Southern California Alumni Club
Awarded to a regional high school senior or student currently enrolled at UofL, or another college, provided the student is from the Southern California area. The recipient shall have a 3.0 GPA in high school or previous college experience. For information on the fall scholarship, e-mail Joseph Willenbrink or call the Alumni Office at 502-852-6186.
Metro New York Alumni Club
Preference is given to Metro New York area students. The scholarship will take need into account. For information on the fall scholarships, email Tommy Nolan, president, or contact Heather Worland in the Alumni Office at 502-852-6186.
Chicago Alumni Club
Awarded to a student from Chicago or another regional club who attends UofL. For information on the fall scholarships, e-mail Terri Friel, President, or call the Alumni Office at 502-852-6186.
Houston Alumni Club
Awarded to a student from the Houston area or another regional club who attends UofL. For information on the fall scholarship, e-mail Paul Hanks, president, or call the Alumni Office at 502-852-6186.
Dallas/Ft. Worth Alumni Club
Awarded to a student from the Dallas/Ft. Worth area or another regional club who attends UofL. For information on the fall scholarships, e-mail Mitch Matamoros, president, or call the Alumni Office at 502-852-6186.
Indianapolis Alumni Club
Awarded to a student from the Indianapolis or other regional area club who attends UofL. For information on the fall scholarship, e-mail Bill Shirrell, president, or call the Alumni Office at 502-852-6186.