All funds for scholarships to student-athletes are generated from fund-raising efforts by the Kutztown University athletic department, the Student Government Association and the Kutztown University Foundation. There are a variety of scholarships available to both new and continuing student-athletes in all the varsity sports at Kutztown University. Inquire with coaches for more information. The renewal and/or cancellation of Athletic Scholarships is governed by NCAA Rules (See NCAA Manual Bylaw, Article 15).

Academic Scholarship Awards Program

All award recipients are athletically eligible, full-time students who actively participated on their respective teams during the past academic year. Verification of participation and eligibility is done through the Athletic Compliance Coordinator and QPA’s are certified by the Registrar. To receive the scholarship grants or first year awards, students must be continuing full-time students at KU. This may include graduate school. (Graduating students will be offered specially designed custom watches upon graduation). Students must be recommended by their coach. Continued athletic participation is not required, but the circumstances relating to non-continuation may be a factor.

Presidential Scholarship Awards
($500 plus custom jacket first year)
Are given to the male and female student-athletes with the highest cumulative QPA’s or any student-athlete achieving a 4.00.

Provost Scholarship Awards
($250 plus custom jacket first year)
Are given to all student-athletes with a QPA of 3.25 and above.

Deans Scholarship Awards
(custom jacket for first year, $125 subsequent years)
Are given to all student-athletes with a QPA of 3.00 to 3.24.

Vice Presidential Progress Scholarship Awards
(custom jacket for first year, $75 subsequent years)
Are given to all student-athletes who meet specific criteria and are given approval for exemplary academic improvement/ persistence over the course of at least one academic year or from their initial enrollment to the present.

Graduates
(Custom Watches)
Student-athlete who would otherwise have been eligible for these awards, but do not receive them only because they have graduated and leave the University in the spring or subsequent winter, are offered a custom KU athletic watch.

First-Year Custom Jackets will be presented by the director of athletics at or near the beginning of each academic year. Grants (scholarships) will be credited during the spring semester after the academic year in which the QPA was achieved. Scholarships that create an over-award situation for a student may be credited for summer school with special permission of the director of athletics.

How to Apply to KU

To fill out an online application, refer to the Kutztown University Admissions Website.

NOTE: You must pay the registration fee for your application to be processed.

Academic Support

Kutztown University provides ample support for student athletes in their pursuit of higher education.  For detailed information, consult our "Academics & Athletics" section.

Recreational Sports

Kutztown University offers a wide variety of recreational athletic activities, including club sports and intramurals.  For all information about non-varsity athletics, please consult the recreational services homepage.

Sports Medicine

Kutztown University features a dedicated and talented staff of certified athletic trainers and physicians.  For detailed information on the sports medicine program, consult our Sports Medicine Website.

Athletic Facilities

Kutztown University is blessed with some of the top athletic facilities among Division II colleges and universities in the Eastern United States. Twenty-one of Kutztown's 23 Golden Bear teams have their home venues on campus. For a complete breakdown of all of Kutztown's facilities, consult our "Facilities" section.

What is the NCAA Clearinghouse?

Every student-athlete who participates on Kutztown's competition level - NCAA Division II - must apply to the NCAA Clearinghouse for initial eligibility.  Information on the NCAA Clearinghouse can be obtained at NCAAClearinghouse.net.

How to Apply to the Clearinghouse

To register with the Clearinghouse call 800/638-3731 to order a copy of the NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete, which contains a copy of the student release form and Clearinghouse brochure.

Information on the NCAA Clearinghouse can be obtained at NCAAClearinghouse.net.