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Grants/Scholarships

The grants and scholarships listed below are offered through Adult Student Services to adult students and students enrolled nontraditionally who are currently enrolled at the University of Kentucky.

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Scholarships for Students Ages 25 and Over

Academic Excellence Scholarships - $1,000 each

• Application Deadline for Summer 2008: June 20, 2008
• Download form.

McClinton Book Scholarship - $400 each

• Application Deadline for Fall 2008: August 1, 2008
• Download form.

P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund - up to $9,000

Educational Loan Fund (ELF), established in 1907, makes loans available to qualified women who desire higher education and are in need of financial assistance. Students must be recommended by a local chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood and within two years of completing her course of study. The current maximum loan is $9,000 at 2 percent interest and due six years from the date of issue. Interest is billed annually with principal payments to begin aftergraduation from the program for which the loan was granted. For more information about the P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund, please contact Adult Student Services.

Suburban Woman's Club of Lexington - $1,000

• Application Deadline for Fall Semester: July 24, 2008
• Download form.

UK Woman's Club Scholarship - Tuition at Undergraduate Resident Rate

• Application Deadline for 2008-2009 Academic Year: April 7, 2008
• Download form.

UK Woman's Club Endowed Fellowship - $2,000 each

• Application Deadline: October 17, 2008
• Download form.

Lexington Woman's Club Full Tuition Scholarship

• Application Deadline for Fall Semester: July 24, 2008
• Download form.

Scholarship for Students Enrolled in an Electronically Delivered Course

Nofflet D. Williams Scholarship - $500 each

• Application Deadline: September 17, 2008
• Download form.

Academic Scholarship Programs

In addition to the scholarships above, the University of Kentucky offers other funds to outstanding incoming freshmen, transfer students, and currently enrolled students demonstrating the potential for superior academic performance. Academic-based scholarships and awards are made without regard to financial status, race, creed, religious preference, or sex. For detailed information, contact Academic Scholarship Programs or call 257-4198.

Child Care Grant

The University of Kentucky Student Government Association offers a child care grant to UK students who have dependent child/children. The grant is a need-based award and requires you to submit a 2007-2008 FAFSA form and 2006 tax forms prior to receiving funds. In addition to the application, you are required to provide an estimate of your household monthly living expenses and an essay of 100 words or less explaining your need for the grant. Application forms are available from the SGA office, Room 120 Student Center and Adult Student Services, Room 13A Funkhouser Building. Downloadable application forms are available online from the SGA website.

Fastweb

Fastweb is one of the best websites available for students who are interested in searching for scholarships or grants. Using this link, you can enter specific information about you and your life situation and the site will match you to potential scholarships and grants.