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