Several departments at Thomas More College offer scholarships to qualified students pursuing a particular field of study. Students should contact the respective departments to learn more about the scope of the scholarships available and for scholarship application deadlines. All departmental scholarship recipients must first be officially accepted for admission to the College.
Department/ Scholarship |
Amount |
Requirements |
How To Apply |
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Accountancy
Accountancy Department Scholarship
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$1,000 – $2,000 renewable |
Entering freshman; 3.0 GPA; 20 ACT (950 SAT) |
Complete Departmental Scholarship Application by February 1. |
Accountancy
John Connelly Scholarship |
Amount varies, renewable |
Upperclass business, economics, or accounting major. Should be overachiever. |
To apply or for more information, contact Steve Flynn, Accountancy Department, at (859) 344-3316. |
Accountancy
Sis VonLehman (1) Scholarship |
Amount varies |
Must be Northern Kentucky resident, majoring in accounting; must have financial need. |
To apply or for more information, contact Steve Flynn, Accountancy Department, at (859) 344-3316. |
Accountancy
VonLehman (2) Scholarship |
Amount varies |
Must be an Accounting major |
To apply or for more information, contact Steve Flynn, Accountancy Department, at (859) 344-3316. |
Accountancy
Edward Wessendarp Scholarship |
Amount varies |
Must be an Accounting major. |
To apply or for more information, contact Steve Flynn, Accountancy Department, at (859) 344-3316. |
Art
Fine Art Grant |
$500 - $1,000, amount varies |
Candidates must plan to major in Art. |
Submit a letter of recommendation from an art educator and a portfolio of no fewer than 10 items of the student’s own artwork. Portfolios are due March 19 and 20 from 3-6 pm. Pick up dates are March 25 and 26 3-6 pm.
For more information, contact Dr. Rebecca Bilbo, Art Department, (859) 344-3419.
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Art
Darrell Brothers Memorial Art Scholarship |
$500 - $1,000, amount varies |
Candidates must plan to major in Art and maintain satisfactory progress. |
Submit a letter of recommendation from an art educator and a written letter by the applicant stating goals and aspirations as a student in the Art Department at Thomas More College.
Students should also submit a portfolio of no fewer than 10 items of the student’s own artwork. Works submitted need not be matted but should be presented in a study portfolio. Sketchbooks may be included. Slides and color photographs may be submitted for three-dimensional works. Identify each with the student’s name, the medium and dimensions. An interview may be required.
Portfolios are due March 19 and 20 from 3-6 pm. Pick up dates are March 25 and 26 3-6 pm.
For more information, contact Dr. Rebecca Bilbo, Art Department, (859) 344-3419.
This scholarship is named in honor of the late Darrell Brothers who dedicated over 25 years to the Thomas More Art Department. The candidate for this award must demonstrate dedication to the visual arts. |
Biology
Biology Department Scholarship
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$1,000 – 2,000, renewable |
Entering freshman; 3.0 GPA; 20 ACT (950 SAT) |
Complete Departmental Scholarship Application by February 1. |
Biology
Medical Laboratory Science |
$500 - $1,000, renewable, amounts vary |
Candidates must be a Medical Laboratory Science major with an ACT of 25 or higher or an SAT of 1130 or higher and maintain satisfactory progress in the Medical Laboratory Science curriculum. |
Submit a letter of recommendation from a current biology teacher and a one-page letter in which the student describes his/her interest in Medical Laboratory Science or Biology, related extracurricular activities, and how majoring in Medical Laboratory Science is related to the student’s long-term goals.
Students who wish to be considered for this award should submit an application for admission and scholarship by February 1. For more information, contact Dr. John R. Hageman, Biology Department, at (859) 344-3525. |
Business Administration
Business Administration Department Scholarship
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$1,000 – 2000, renewable |
Entering freshman; 3.0 GPA; 20 ACT (950 SAT) |
Complete Departmental Scholarship Application by February 1. |
Business Administration
Bettman Scholarship |
Amount varies, renewable |
Business Major; Full Time; 3.0 GPA |
To be decided by department. |
Business Administration
Borne Scholarship |
Amount varies, renewable |
Business-related major; Northern Kentucky resident; Upperclassman. |
To be decided by department. |
Business Administration
K- Scholarship |
Amount varies, renewable |
Business-related major; Full-time student. |
To be decided by department. |
Business Administration
John Connelly Scholarship |
Amount varies, renewable |
Upperclass business, economics, or accounting major. Should be overachiever. |
To be decided by department. |
Business Administration
Wildman Scholarship |
Amount varies, renewable |
Full-time business major; Must maintain a "B" average. |
To be decided by department. |
Chemistry
Chemistry Department Scholarship
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$1,000 to $2,000 Renewable |
Entering freshman; 3.0 GPA; 20 ACT (950 SAT) |
Complete Departmental Scholarship Application by February 1. |
Chemistry
Charles B'Hymer Chemistry Scholarship |
Amount varies, renewable |
Awarded each year by the Chemistry Department to an upperclassman majoring in Chemistry. |
To apply or for more information, contact Tyler Green, Chemistry Department, at (859) 344-3534.
Named in honor of Charles B’Hymer. |
Chemistry
Sr. M. Julitta Chemistry Scholarship |
Amount varies, renewable |
Awarded each year by the Chemistry Department to an upperclassman majoring in Chemistry. |
To apply or for more information, contact Tyler Green, Chemistry Department, at (859) 344-3534.
Named in honor of Sr. M. Julitta. |
Communication/Drama
Communication Department Scholarship
|
$1,000 - 2,000, renewable |
Entering freshman; 3.0 GPA; 20 ACT (950 SAT) |
Complete Departmental Scholarship Application by February 1. |
| Computer Information Systems |
Full-tuition scholarship |
Must plan to major in Computer and Information Science with an ACT of 23 or higher or an SAT of 1060 or higher and a high school GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in a college prep curriculum. |
Submit one letter of recommendation from a Computer Information Systems math teacher, computer technology coordinator, or guidance counselor and a one page single spaced letter in which the student describes his/her interest in applying for the scholarship, what it is about computers that interests them, what value is added to a Computer Information Systems degree by having work related experience, a description of any computer experience they may have, either formal or self taught, and any creative or original computer activities in which they have participated.
Students who wish to be considered for this award should submit an Application for Admission and Scholarship by March 15 to Dr. Jim Swartz, Computer Information Systems Department, at (859) 344-3379.
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Drama
Drama Award |
$500 to $1,000 - amounts vary and are renewable for four years. |
Applicants must plan to major in Theatre and maintain satisfactory progress. |
Candidates must submit a letter of recommendation from their high school drama coach or teacher and a resume of theatrical experience (performance and technical credits). Letters and resumes are due February 20.
Auditions/Interviews will be held on February 28 and March 6 in the Thomas More College theatre. Candidates should prepare a 1 – 3 minute monologue, with modern realism preferred. For more information, contact Dr. Jim Nelson, Theatre Department, at (859) 344-3421.
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Drama
Drama Alumni Scholarship |
Amount varies |
Applicant must be a Theatre major. |
For more information, contact Dr. Jim Nelson, Theatre Department, at (859) 344-3421 |
Economics
Department Scholarship
|
$1,000 - 2,000, renewable |
Entering freshman; 3.0 GPA; 20 ACT (950 SAT) |
Complete Departmental Scholarship Application by February 1. |
Economics
John Connelly Scholarship |
Amount varies, renewable |
Upperclass business, economics, or accounting major. Should be overachiever. |
To be decided by department. |
Education
Department Scholarship
|
$1,000 - 2,000, renewable |
Entering freshman; 3.0 GPA; 20 ACT (950 SAT) |
Complete Departmental Scholarship Application by February 1. |
Education
Floretta Morrow Scholarship |
Amount varies |
Full-time Education major |
For more information and to apply, contact Dr. Manish Sharma, Education (manish.sharma@thomasmore.edu) 859.344.3598 |
English
Department Scholarship
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$1,000 - 2,000, renewable |
Entering freshman; 3.0 GPA; 20 ACT (950 SAT) |
Complete Departmental Scholarship Application by February 1. |
English
Sandra Cuni Scholarship |
Amount varies |
Full-time upperclass English major |
Recipient named by the English Department. |
Foreign Language
Department Scholarship
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$1,000 - 2,000, renewable |
Entering freshman; 3.0 GPA; 20 ACT (950 SAT) |
Complete Departmental Scholarship Application by February 1. |
General Sciences
William V Banks Memorial Scholarship
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$3000 Renewable |
Financial Need; Health Care (Pre-Med, Nursing) |
Complete Departmental Scholarship Application; February 1st deadline |
General Sciences
Breiner & Elbert Scholarship |
Amount Varies Renewable |
Upperclass Chemistry, Biology or Physics major; Financial Need; 2.5 GPA |
Recommended by Department |
General Sciences
Marcus Thomas Environmental Science Scholarship |
Varies Renewable |
3.0 GPA; Passion for environmentalism; Community Service experience |
Complete Marcus Thomas Scholarship Application; February 1st deadline |
General Sciences
Pieper Scholarship
|
Amount Varies Renewable |
First priority given to students who intend to specialize in treatment and care of the eyes |
Complete Departmental Scholarship Application; February 1st deadline |
General Sciences
George A Renaker Scholarship
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$1500 Renewable |
Biology, Chemistry, Nursing or health field; Entering freshman must have at least a 3.0 GPA |
Complete Renaker Scholarship Application; March 1st deadline |
General Sciences
Sommerkamp Scholarship
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Amount Varies Renewable |
Biology, Chemistry or Physics major; Minimum 3.0 gpa. Incoming freshman must have studied high school science with high scores |
Complete Departmental Scholarship Application; February 1st deadline |
History/International Studies
Department Scholarship
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$1,000 - 2,000, renewable |
Entering freshman; 3.0 GPA; 20 ACT (950 SAT) |
Complete Departmental Scholarship Application by February 1. |
History/International Studies
Ray and Marcella Holbrook Scholarship |
Amount varies |
Criminal Justice, Pre-law or History major |
Recipient named by the History Department. |
History/International Studies
Marty Mitchell Pre-Law Scholarship |
Amount varies |
Full-time history major enrolled in Pre-law tract |
Recipient named by the History Department. |
History/International Studies
Carl Tschoffen History Scholarship |
Amount varies |
Full-time history major |
Recipient named by the History Department. |
Mathematics/Physics
Department Scholarship
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$1,000 - 2,000, renewable |
Entering freshman; 3.0 GPA; 20 ACT (950 SAT) |
Complete Departmental Scholarship Application by February 1. |
Mathematics/Physics
Schuler Scholarship |
Amount varies |
Full-time Physics/Math major |
Recipient named by the Physics Department. |
Nursing
Department Scholarship
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$1,000 - 2,000, renewable |
Entering freshman; 3.0 GPA; 20 ACT (950 SAT) |
Complete Departmental Scholarship Application by February 1. |
Nursing
Providence Hospital Nursing Scholarship |
Amount varies |
Entering freshman nursing major, 3.0 GPA |
To be decided by department. |
Nursing
Clarence and Angela Rice Scholarship |
Amount varies |
Nursing major with financial need |
To be decided by department. |
Philosophy
Department Scholarship
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$1,000 - 2,000, renewable |
Entering freshman; 3.0 GPA; 20 ACT (950 SAT) |
Complete Departmental Scholarship Application by February 1. |
Philosophy
Sr. Camilla Cahill Scholarship |
Amount varies |
Full-time philosophy major |
To be decided by department. |
Psychology
Department Scholarship
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$1,000 - 2,000, renewable |
Entering freshman; 3.0 GPA; 20 ACT (950 SAT) |
Complete Departmental Scholarship Application by February 1. |
Psychology
Dr. Charles Baron Scholarship |
Amount varies |
Full-time psychology major |
Recipient named by the Psychology Department. |
Psychology
Wilbert and Anna Ziegler Scholarship |
Amount varies |
Full-time psychology major |
Recipient named by the Psychology Department. |
Sociology/Criminal Justice
Department Scholarship
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$1,000 - 2,000, renewable |
Entering freshman; 3.0 GPA; 20 ACT (950 SAT) |
Complete Departmental Scholarship Application by February 1. |
Sociology/Criminal Justice
Pflum, Kkausmeier and Gehrum Grant
|
Amount varies |
Minority student pursuing coursework in social science or urban/governmental affairs; must have financial need |
Complete Departmental Scholarship Application by February 1. |
Theology
Department Scholarship
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$1,000 - 2,000, renewable |
Entering freshman; 3.0 GPA; 20 ACT (950 SAT) |
Complete Departmental Scholarship Application by February 1. |