Scholarship Opportunity

Kent State Founders Scholarship

Offered by Kent State University

Competitive admission-based merit scholarship for first-year Kent Campus students with at least a 4.0 cumulative high school GPA.

Minimum GPA4.0+
EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Eligibility

  • Be a U.S. citizen entering a full-time bachelor's program at the Kent Campus with a cumulative high school GPA of at least 4.0.
  • Ohio and non-Ohio resident routes are published; the fall 2027 January 15 admission deadline is confirmed on the Ohio-resident page. Nonresidents should confirm their current cycle with Kent.

Requirements

  • For the confirmed Ohio fall 2027 route, apply and be admitted by January 15, 2027.
  • Honors admission gives priority; for fall 2027 Honors invitation consideration, be admitted to Kent by December 1, 2026 and apply to Honors by January 15, 2027.
  • Follow the scholarship offer's renewal conditions; employee tuition benefits can reduce the award.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply to Kent for automatic consideration; no separate Founders application is required.
  2. 2Review the award offer and complete any optional Honors application separately.