Kentucky Minority Educator Recruitment and Retention (KMERR) Scholarship

Scholarship Description

Scholarship for minority teacher candidates who rank in the upper half of their class or have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be a U.S. citizen and Kentucky resident enrolled in one of Kentucky’s eight public institutions. Must teach one semester in Kentucky for each semester the scholarship is received.

Eligibility Requirements

• 2.5 Minimum GPA
• For residents of the following states: Kentucky
• Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Must be American Indian/Alaska Native
• Must be Asian/Pacific Islander
• Must be Black, African American
• Must be Hispanic, Latino/a
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Transcript required
• Test scores required
• Recommendations or references required

How To Apply