Types of Assistance Available
Academic Scholarships
A student is eligible for only one of the following Academic Scholarships and will be awarded the most advantageous of the scholarships based on qualifications.
Governor's Scholar & Governor's School for the Arts Scholarship
- Amount: $12,000
- Eligibility: Apply for admission by February 1, with appropriate ACT/GPA may qualify for Trustee instead
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
- Amount: $5,000
- Eligibility: For PKT Community College Grads, Apply by February 1
Presidential Scholarship
- Amount: $2,000 and up
- Eligibility: Apply for admission by February 1
Trustee Scholarship
- Amount: From $5,000 up to full tuition, room and board
- Eligibility: Apply for admission by February 1
Valedictorian Scholarship
- Amount: $12,000
- Eligibility: Apply for admission by February 1; may qualify for Trustee instead
Parks Scholarship
- Amount: Full tuition
- Eligibility: To qualify, a student must have a minimum 3.75 high school GPA and have scored 30 or higher on the ACT exam, submit a Parks Baptist Scholarship application as well as Georgetown’s application for admission, write an essay, and, possibly, come to campus for an in-person interview. Apply by February 1.
- More Information: Visit Website | Download Application
Other Scholarships and Grants
Athletic Scholarships
- Amount: Amount varies
- More Information: Contact coach
Christian Leadership Scholarship
- Amount: 10 scholarships valued at $2,500 and 80 scholarships at $1,000 per year.
- Eligibility: Apply for admission by February 1
- More Information: Visit Website | Download Application
Church Matching
- Amount: The college will match the church portion w/$100 for 8 semesters
- Eligibility: Church must contribute $100 per semester per student
- More Information: Download Application
Creative Writing Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000 per year for new students
- Eligibility: For students interested in Creative Writing at Georgetown College
- More Information: Contact Prof. Emma Bolden; application deadline is February 15
Elijah Craig Grant
- Amount varies
- Eligibility: Awarded automatically, based on academics
Equine Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000
- Eligibility: See the Equine Scholars website for more information.
- More Information: Visit Website | Download Application
Federal Pell Grant
- Amount: $400 to $4,050
- Eligibility: File FAFSA; determined by Expected Family Contribution
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
- Amount: $200 to $1,000
- Eligibility: File FAFSA; must demonstrate need
Global Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000
- Eligibility: See website for details
- More Information: Visit Website | Download Application
Institutional Grants and Endowed Scholarships
- Amount varies
- Eligibility: File FAFSA; based on eligibility
Kentucky College Access Program (CAP) Grant
- Amount: $1,900 award
- Eligibility: File FAFSA by March 15; Kentucky resident and attend a Kentucky college or university; eligibility determined by the state
Kentucky Teacher Scholarship
- Amount: $1,250 - $5,000
- Eligibility: See web site for details
Kentucky Tuition Grant
- Amount: Up to $2,900
- Eligibility: File FAFSA by March 15; must be Kentucky resident and attend a private Kentucky college; eligibility determined by the state
Oxford Honors Scholarship
- Amount: The Oxford Honors Scholarship is $1000 per year and will be awarded after the application has been received and a possible interview with faculty involved with the Honors Program. Students need to apply by February 1 of the senior year.
- Eligibility: Apply by February 1
- More Information: Visit Website | Download Application
Performance Scholarships (Music, Art and Theatre)
- Amount: Amount varies
- More Information: Contact department chairperson (Music, Art, Theatre & Performance Studies)
Scott County Grant
- Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
- Eligibility: Grad from Scott Co. HS (KY), award is $1000 if living off campus
Veterans Benefits: Post 9/11 and Yellow Ribbon Program
- Through a combination of college and federal resources, it is possible for a student’s tuition costs to be covered for eligible recipients. Please consult with Financial Planning on the amount of your benefit. Read more about the program.
Virginia Covington Grant
- Amount varies
- Eligibility: Awarded automatically, based on financial need
Work Study
Federal Work Study
- Amount: Up to $1,200
- Eligibility: File FAFSA; based on eligibility
Institutional Work Program
- Amount: No limits
- Eligibility: No requirements
Federal Loans Available
Federal Perkins Loan (5% interest rate)
- Amount: up to $4,000
- Eligibility: File FAFSA; based on eligibility
Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan (6.8% interest rate)
- Amount: Up to $3,500 for freshman, $4,500 for sophomore, $5,500 as a junior and senior
- Eligibility: File FAFSA
Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (6.8% interest rate)
- Amount: Up to $3,500 as a freshman, $4,500 as a sophomore and $5,500 as a junior and senior; must decide whether to defer interest payments
- Eligibility: File FAFSA
Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (8.5% interest rate)
- Amount: Cost of education minus the amount of financial assistance the student is receiving
- Eligibility: File FAFSA