Carl F. Pollard Scholarship

Name: Carl F. Pollard Scholarship

Award Amount: Approximately 65% of tuition, room, board, and other direct student fees per academic year

Information And Eligibility:
The Carl F. Pollard Scholarship supports first-generation college students from Kentucky attending the University of Louisville. Established through a generous $2.5 million endowment by Carl F. Pollard, former Humana executive and Churchill Downs Inc. chairman, this scholarship seeks to alleviate financial barriers and empower students to pursue higher education. The scholarship covers approximately 65% of tuition, room, board, and other direct student fees per academic year, helping to create opportunities for academic and personal growth.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a resident of Kentucky.
• Must be a first-generation college student (neither parent has a four-year college degree).
• Must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.80 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must demonstrate financial need as determined by FAFSA.
• Must show a history of extracurricular activities and community involvement.

Application Requirements:

• Submit a completed University of Louisville admission application.
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to establish financial need.
• Provide any additional documentation required by the University of Louisville’s Student Financial Aid Office.

Additional Benefits:

• Provides significant financial relief, covering a majority of educational expenses.
• Supports first-generation college students in achieving their academic and career goals.
• Encourages community involvement and leadership development.

Deadline: Application deadlines align with the University of Louisville’s admission and financial aid schedules. Prospective students should contact the university’s admissions or financial aid office for specific dates.

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