William C. Parker Scholarship Program
The University of Kentucky has a mission and commitment to aggressively recruit and retain students from all segments of society, including African American, American Indian, Asian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Alaskan Native students. Factors which are considered in the holistic evaluation of William C. Parker scholarship applications include test scores, grades, an essay, leadership experience, extracurricular activities, awards and recognition, community service and contribution to diversity.
The William C. Parker Scholarship Program is available for incoming freshmen, transfer, and UK continuing students. Students may receive only one award through the William C. Parker Scholarship Program.
Unfortunately, a William C. Parker scholarship will not be offered to every excellent student who meets the requirements and applies. However, we assure each applicant that his or her application will receive consideration and fair treatment in what is a very competitive process.
For more information concerning the William C. Parker Scholarship Program, contact:
Joyce Beatty
Director, William C. Parker Scholarship Program
100-C Funkhouser Building
Lexington, KY 40506-0054
(859) 323-6334
William C. Parker Scholarship Application for incoming freshmen 2008-2009
Awards will be made based on the applicant's ranking within the competitive pool, with values ranging from the cost of in-state tuition to the cost of in-state tuition, room, meals, and $600 stipend per year.
The incoming freshman William C. Parker Scholarship is a four-year renewable award, contingent upon full-time enrollment at the University of Kentucky and a minimum cumulative UK grade point average of 2.50 or better.
Requirements
Applicants must be planning to enroll at the Lexington campus as first-time freshmen in the fall semester of 2008. In addition, applicants must submit a high school transcript with a minimum unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale and a 500-word essay on the topic: How I will contribute to diversity at the University of Kentucky.
Please note that offers will only be made to students who have been admitted to UK. Thus, applicants must submit a completed UK Admission Application to the UK Office of Undergraduate Admission.
Application Form
Download William C. Parker Scholarship Application form for incoming freshmen (PDF).
Deadline
Deadline for incoming freshmen: January 15, 2008.
William C. Parker Scholarship Application for transfer students 2008-2009
The William C. Parker Transfer Scholarship is a renewable award, contingent upon full-time enrollment on the University of Kentucky Lexington campus and a cumulative UK grade point average of 2.5 or better. Awards will be made based on the applicant's ranking within the competitive pool.
Requirements
Applicants must be planning to enroll on the Lexington campus as first-time undergraduate transfer students in the fall semester of 2008. Applicants must submit a completed scholarship application; a transcript with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 with a minimum of 24 credit hours earned the previous academic year; and a 500-word essay on the topic: How I will contribute to diversity at the University of Kentucky.
Application Form
Download William C. Parker Scholarship Application form for transfer students (PDF).
Deadline
Deadline for transfer students: May 15, 2008.
William C. Parker Scholarship Application for current UK students 2008-2009
The William C. Parker Scholarship for currently enrolled UK students is a renewable award, contingent upon full-time enrollment on the University of Kentucky Lexington campus and a cumulative UK grade point average of 2.5 or better. Awards will be made based on the applicant's ranking within the competitive pool.
Requirements
Applicants must be currently enrolled on the Lexington campus and pursuing an undergraduate degree in the fall semester of 2008. Applicants must submit a completed scholarship application and a 500-word essay on the topic: How I will contribute to diversity at the University of Kentucky. Applicants must have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a minimum of 24 credit hours the previous academic year.
Application Form
Download William C. Parker Scholarship Application form for current UK students (PDF).
Deadline
Deadline for current UK students: April 15, 2008.