Cherry Presidential Scholarship
Who can apply
- Incoming first-year student with at least a 3.8 unweighted high school GPA and a composite ACT score of at least 30 or SAT score of at least 1360.
- ACT Superscores are not considered.
- Apply and be admitted to WKU by December 1, 2026, with the official high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores received by that date.
- Eligible candidates participate in Cherry Presidential Interview Day.
- Enroll in at least 12 credit hours each semester and maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA for renewal.
- For selected Gatton or Craft Academy graduates, the award is limited to four undergraduate semesters or the bachelor’s degree, whichever comes first.
About the scholarship
The Cherry Presidential Scholarship is Western Kentucky University’s competitive academic award of up to $16,000 per year, or up to $64,000 over four years. Students selected for the award are notified by January 30, 2027. The award may replace an existing academic scholarship offer and may be reduced if the total aid package exceeds the cost of attendance.
- Merit
- Undergraduate
- Kentucky
- High school
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