8 colleges in Kentucky field an esports program we track: Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Northern Kentucky University, Somerset Community College, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, University of Pikeville, University of the Cumberlands, Western Kentucky University. None publish a fixed scholarship amount, though several offer awards. The most common titles are VALORANT, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, Rocket League. The median average net price across these schools is $12,549 per year (College Scorecard).
Pikeville, KY · South · Varsity since 2015
Launched with 20 athletic scholarships; scholarship holders must meet the same academic/GPA standards as other athletes. No current amount published.
Bowling Green, KY · South · Varsity since 2016
Scholarship opportunities offered; current amounts not published. A 2022 page listed scholarships of $1,500 to $4,000 per year.
Lexington, KY · South · Club
No esports scholarships published
Highland Heights, KY · South · Varsity since 2021
No esports scholarship amounts published
Somerset, KY · South · Club
No esports scholarships published
Lexington, KY · South · Club since 2017
No esports scholarships published
Louisville, KY · South · Club
No esports scholarships published
Williamsburg, KY · South · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Bluegrass Community and Technical College: aid terms not published (2026-27); Northern Kentucky University: aid terms not published (undated page); Somerset Community College: aid terms not published (2026-27); University of Kentucky: aid terms not published (2026-27); University of Louisville: aid terms not published (2025-26); University of Pikeville: aid offered · amount varies (2015-16); University of the Cumberlands: aid terms not published (2025-26); Western Kentucky University: aid offered · amount varies (2025-26).
VALORANT (6 schools), League of Legends (6 schools), Overwatch 2 (5 schools), Rocket League (5 schools), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (4 schools), Fortnite (2 schools), Counter-Strike 2 (2 schools), Rainbow Six Siege (2 schools), Marvel Rivals (2 schools), Apex Legends (1 school), Teamfight Tactics (1 school).
By average annual net price, Somerset Community College is the lowest of the programs we track in Kentucky at $4,398 per year.