To be considered for most merit-based scholarships, students need to submit an Application for Admission and Scholarship to the college. Scholarships awarded based on academic merit can be renewed each year provided the student maintain the conditions of the scholarship.

Note: Students in the TAP program are not eligible for these awards.

Scholarship	Amount	GPA & Requirements	ACT/SAT	Additional Information
James Graham Brown	Full Tuition	3.6 Minimum	28/1260	Selective to incoming freshmen & upperclassmen. Apply by January 12th. Those selected will be notified and invited for an on-campus interview.
Chancellor's Scholarship	Full Tuition	3.6 Minimum Must be a graduate of one of the nine Catholic high schools of the Diocese of Covington, Kentucky.	28/1260	Three additional awards will be given to students from any Catholic high school. Apply by January 12th. Those selected will be notified and attend an on-campus interview.
Presidential Scholarship	$12,000 - $16,000	3.25 Minimum to be eligible	28/1260	Application for admission serves as application for this scholarship.
Dean's Scholarship	$7,000-$10,000	3.0 Minimum	23-28/ 1070-1260 Minimum	Application for admission serves as application for this scholarship.
TMC Award	$2,900-$4,500	2.5 Minimum	Any	Based on ACT score + (GPA X 10). Need 43 points.
National Merit Finalist Scholarship	$5,000	Must be National Merit finalist.	N/A	Application for admission serves as application for this scholarship. Available to those listing Thomas More as their first choice.
Governor's Scholars	$5,000	All students named as a Kentucky Governor's Scholar are eligible for a minimum $5,000 scholarship. No minimum ACT/SAT score required.		Application for admission serves as application for this scholarship.
Leadership Award	Up To $2,500	Awards are based on academic achievement as well as leadership and community service. 3.0 GPA minimum. No minimum ACT/SAT score requied.		Apply by March 2nd. Essay and three letters of recommendation required. Honors students are not eligible for this award as leadership is part of the Honors requirements.
Service Fellowship Award	$2,500	Proven record of service in high school and desire to continue service during college career.		Requires cover letter, essay, resume and three letters of recommendation. Apply by March 2nd. Finalists will be interviewed. For further information contact the director of Campus Ministry at (859) 344-3683. Honors students are not eligible for this award as leadership is part of the Honors requirements.
Legacy Tuition Grant	$1,500	Available to the sons, daughters, sisters and brothers of Thomas More College/Villa Madonna College graduates. No minimum ACT/SAT score required.		When completing application for admission, identify the alumni parent or sibling.
Diversity Award	$2,500	Given to students from traditionally unrepresented groups and those with physical disabilities. No minimum ACT/SAT score required.		Application for admission serves as application for this scholarship.
Catholic High School Award	$2,000	All incoming freshmen who are graduates of a parochial school.		Apply upon admittance.
Diocese of Covington Kentucky High School Employee Tuition Grant	10% off Tuition	Must be a child of a Diocese of Covington Kentucky high school teacher or principal.		Students who wish to be considered should submit an application for admission and scholarship with verification of employment by April 1st.
Out of State Award	$1,500	Available to any student not residing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.		Application for Admission serves as application for this scholarship.

Several departments within Thomas More College offer scholarships to those qualifying students interested in pursuing a particular field of study. Art and fine arts, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, English, medical technology, pre-engineering, physics and social sciences all offer supplemental scholarships that vary in amount. Students should contact the respective department heads to learn more about the scope of the scholarships available. All departmental scholarship recipients must first be officially accepted for admission to the College. Contact the department heads for scholarship application deadlines.

Scholarship/ Department	Amount	Requirements	How To Apply
Chemistry	$500 to $1,000 - amounts vary and are renewable for four years.	Must be chemistry major with an ACT of 25 or higher or an SAT of 1130 or higher and maintain satisfactory progress in the chemistry curriculum.	Submit a letter of recommendation from a current chemistry teacher and a one page single spaced letter in which the student describes his/her interest in chemistry, chemistry related extracurricular activities and how majoring in chemistry is related to their long term goals. Submit the required letters directly to the Chemistry Department. Applications will be considered beginning March 15 and awards will be given May 1. An interview may be required. For more information, contact Tyler Green, Chemistry Department, at (859) 344-3534.
Charles B'Hymer Chemistry Scholarship	The amount varies and is 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.
Sr. M. Julitta Chemistry Scholarship	The amount varies and is 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.
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 and Information Systems Department, at (859) 344-3379.
Theatre	$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.
Fine Art Grant	$500 to $1,000 - amounts vary.	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.
Darrell Brothers Memorial Art Scholarship	$1,500 (non-renewable).	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.
Mathematics	$500 to $1,000 - amounts vary and are renewable for four years.	Must be a mathematics major and maintain satisfactory progress.	Submit a letter of recommendation from their current mathematics teacher and a one page letter, describing your interest in mathematics, books read in the fields of math and science, and any extracurricular activities involving math or science. Applications for Admission and Scholarship are due by March 2nd.
Medical Technology	$500 to $1,000 - amounts vary and are renewable for four years.	Candidates must be a Medical Technology major with an ACT of 25 or higher or an SAT of 1130 or higher and maintain satisfactory progress in the Medical Technology 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 Technology or Biology related extracurricular and how majoring in Medical Technology 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 March 2nd. For more information, contact Dr. John R. Hageman, Biology Department, at (859) 344-3525.
Physics & Pre-Engineering	$500 to $2,000 - amounts vary and are renewable for four years.	Candidate must be a Physics or Pre-Engineering major with an ACT of 24 or higher or an SAT of 1110 or higher and maintain satisfactory progress in the Physics/Pre-Engineering curriculum.	Candidates need to submit two letters – one letter of recommendation from their current physics teacher or teacher of the highest level math course taken and a one page letter in which the student describes his/her interest in Physics or Pre-engineering, a description of any formal or self taught computer experience they have and any creative or original academic activities in which they have participated. Application for Admission and Scholarship is due by March 2nd.
Social Sciences and Professions Scholarship Competition	$5000 (Renewable as long as the recipient remains in the major).	Any high school student who has been admitted to Thomas More College and who is interested in a major in Criminal Justice, Economics, Education, Nursing, Psychology or Sociology is eligible.	Submit an essay based on a question posed by each discipline. Questions about this Scholarship can be addressed to: Education majors - Dr. Elizabeth Penn, (859) 344-3357; Sociology/Criminal Justice majors - Dr. James Camp (859) 344-3385; Nursing majors - Dr. Lisa Spangler-Torok (859) 344-3413; Economics majors - Dr. Malcolm Robinson (859) 344-3682; Psychology majors - Dr. Maria McLean (859) 344-3353.

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Program	Annual/Aggregate Amounts	Repayment Required
Federal Pell Grant	$400 minimum for 2008-2009 $4,731 maximum for 2008-2009	No
Academic Competitveness Grant	$750 first year students $1,300 second year students	No
National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent(SMART) Grant	$4000 for each of the third and fourth years of an academic program	No
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant	$100 annual minimum $4000 annual maximum	No
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant	$4000 annual maximum	Repayment required if the student does not fulfuill the teaching requirements.
Federal Work-Study	No minimum or maximum. Award is dictated by school policy.	No
Federal Perkins Loan	$4000 a year for undergraduates $6000 a year for graduate students	Yes, begins 9 months after cessation of at least half time enrollment-deferment possible
Federal Family Education Loan/Federal Direct Student Loan-Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans	$3500 1st year undergraduates $4500 2nd year undergraduates $5500 3rd and 4th year undergradutes	Yes, begins 6 months after cessation of at least half time enrollment-deferment possible
Kentucky Tuition Grant	$200 minimum $3000 maximum	No
College Access Program (CAP) Grant	$1900 maximum	No
The Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship	$2500 maximum	No