Felix E. Martin, Jr. Scholarship
The Felix E. Martin, Jr. Scholarship awards financial support to academically outstanding students of Muhlenberg County, and alternatively Hopkins County, to attend the University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics. This scholarship is designed to increase access to higher education among local students who wish to earn a Bachelor's degree in business at UK. Whether you are in high school and preparing for college or are considering transferring to the University of Kentucky, this scholarship may provide financial assistance to offset the cost of attendance.
Eligibility
All applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be given equal consideration by the University of Kentucky academic scholarship committee, which will select the recipients according to the following criteria:
- Applicants must be graduates of a Muhlenberg County high school. Should additional scholarship funds be available after all Muhlenberg County students are considered, then scholarships will be considered for applicants who are graduates of a Hopkins County high school.
- Applicants must be planning to attend the University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics to pursue an undergraduate degree.
- Applicants must show potential for academic success by having a GPA of 3.0 or higher and earning at least a 24 on their ACT. Transfer and current UK students must provide a copy of their high school transcript and qualifying test scores.
- Current college students who are attending an accredited community or private college, who meet the residency requirement and academic requirements, and who plan to transfer to the University of Kentucky are eligible to apply. However, previous college work will count toward the four year term of the scholarship. Transfer students will not be eligible for renewal for a full four years.
- Current University of Kentucky students are eligible to apply. Previous college work will count toward the four-year term. Current UK students will not be eligible for renewal for a full four years.
- If an applicant is pursuing a double major, eligibility is limited to four years for first-time freshmen and an applicable number of years for current or transfer students.
- Financial need, while not a requirement for the scholarship, may be considered in determining recipients when there are equally qualified candidates.
Award Selection
The potential for academic success is a key factor in determining the recipients for the Felix E. Martin, Jr. Scholarship. Proven academic accomplishments, either in high school or at a community college, will weigh heavily in the selection process. While not a requirement for awarding scholarships, financial need may be considered to determine scholarship recipients when there are equally qualified candidates. All recipients must enroll in the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years, providing successful academic progress is being made toward earning an undergraduate degree.
Application Form
Download Felix E. Martin, Jr. Scholarship application form (PDF).
Deadline
Complete the application form (PDF) to be considered for the Felix E. Martin, Jr. Scholarship. In the college information section, be sure to indicate your interest in enrolling in the Gatton College of Business and Economics and your chosen field of study. You must also include your county of residence in the address section of the application.
The application deadline is January 15, 2010.
For more information, please contact:
Office of Academic Scholarships
100-H Funkhouser Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0054
Phone: (859) 257-4198
www.uky.edu/AcademicScholarships/
academicscholar@lsv.uky.edu