Current Students
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Part-time, undergraduate students currently enrolled at the UK Lexington Campus may apply for this award. To be eligible, applicants must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours and have a 3.25 cumulative GPA or higher at UK. These scholarships are for two semesters or sessions, payable as $500 each semester or session. The deadline to submit the Academic Excellence Scholarship application for the fall 2012 semester is August 30, 2012.College and Departmental Scholarships
Students should check with their college as well as the individual departments within their college for information about available departmental scholarships. Requirements and application deadlines vary by department. Other departments on campus such as the Student Government Association also offer scholarship funding. Click on the above link to access information and website links for the many of the Colleges and departments across UK's campus that offer scholarships.William C. Parker Diversity Scholarship
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.Students currently applying to or enrolled on the Medical Center Campus (Colleges of Health Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Public Health) are not eligible for these scholarships and should contact their respective departments for scholarship information.
One-year awards of $2,500 will be made based on the applicant’s ranking within the competitive pool. William C. Parker Scholarship is a one-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 currently enrolled on the Lexington campus and pursuing a first-time baccalaureate degree in the fall semester of 2012. 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 2.50 and a minimum of 24 credit hours the previous academic year.
Deadline: Deadline for incoming freshmen: April 15. Download Application form (PDF).
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
Legacy Tuition Program
The Office of Academic Scholarships also offers the Legacy Tuition Program for non-resident students, including transfer students. • Through the Legacy Tuition Program, the University of Kentucky offers partial tuition awards to eligible non-resident undergraduate children of UK graduates. An eligible student is defined as a child whose mother, father, or step-parent has earned a bachelor, graduate, doctorate, or professional degree from the University of Kentucky, whose parent or step-parent is a member of the UK Alumni Association, and who would normally be subject to non-resident tuition rates.- Please note completion of a medical residency does not constitute a qualifying degree program. Also, parents that completed an associate degree from a former UK Community College are not considered qualifying graduates.
- New first-time freshmen will be eligible for the Legacy Tuition Program for a total of eight semesters. Transfer students are eligible through the equivalent of their eighth semester of undergraduate study. Semesters of prior college enrollment at other institutions are considered in the total eight semesters.
- Automatic renewal each semester is contingent upon the student's full-time enrollment on the UK main campus while maintaining a good academic standing and the qualifying parent's active membership in the UK Alumni Association. Eligibility for continued enrollment in the program will be verified each semester.
- Students are required to complete the Legacy application in order to receive the benefits. The deadline to apply for the fall semester is March 1 or December 1 for the spring semester.
- Students applying with a minimum 1360 SAT (Math + Reading) or 31 ACT and a 3.5 unweighted high school grade point average (as calculated by the Office of Academic Scholarships) will receive the difference between resident and non-resident tuition rates. Minimum test score requirements are based on the composite or total score from one test date. Combined scores, also known as a superscore, from two or more tests will not be considered. These students will be able to attend UK at the rate of in-state tuition.
- Eligible students with a minimum 1250 SAT (Math + Reading) or 28 ACT and a 3.30 unweighted high school grade point average (as calculated by the Office of Academic Scholarships) will be considered for a scholarship which provides $4,500 per year. Minimum test score requirements are based on the composite or total score from one test date. Combined scores, also known as a superscore, from two or more tests will not be considered. All other eligible students will receive $3,000 per year, for up to four years of undergraduate study.
Additional UK Office of Academic Scholarships
T. W. Lewis Scholarship Program
This spring, three of Kentucky's brightest high school seniors will be awarded $2,500 scholarships to the University of Kentucky from the T. W.Lewis Foundation. These scholarship awards are based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership potential, and financial need. The T. W. Lewis Foundation offers a University of Kentucky Scholarship Program, designed to assist outstanding Kentucky high school students in attending college and furthering their education. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated leadership potential, and financial need. Recipients receive 2,500 per year in financial assistance for expenses, subject to minimum academic requirements. The awards are renewable for up to four years, providing all conditions for continuing awards are met. Requirements: Open to Kentucky high school students. Minimum SAT score of 1800 (M+CR+W), ACT score of 28. Minimum test score requirements are based on the composite or total score from one test date. Combined scores, also known as a superscore, from two or more tests will not be considered. Minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.5 (4-point scale). Rank in the top 10 percent of their graduating class academically. Award Selection: Scholarship recipients will be selected on a competitive basis using a combination of criteria: Academic performance Class rank, GPA, SAT, or ACT scores, and course difficulty. Leadership potential Extracurricular activities, athletic involvement, and/or community service. Financial need Successful candidates must demonstrate an unfulfilled financial need whereby this scholarship would create an opportunity that was otherwise not available. Students must complete and submit a FAFSA form by February 15, 2012 to be considered. Application Form: Download T. W. Lewis Scholarship application form (PDF). Deadline: Applications must be received by the University of Kentucky, along with the admissions application, by February 15, 2012. The 8-page application may be downloaded in .pdf form above, or you may request a form by contacting the Academic Scholarship Office: Office of Academic Scholarships University of Kentucky 100-H Funkhouser Building Lexington, KY 40506-0054 (859) 257-4198 academicscholar@lsv.uky.edu
Ruth Jones Lewis Scholarship
The purpose of the Ruth Jones Lewis Scholarship Program is to provide outstanding students from Eastern Kentucky counties with the means to attend the University of Kentucky. Awards will be granted on the basis of academic performance, demonstrated leadership potential, and financial need. Preference will be given to students from Letcher, Leslie, Knott, Breathitt, Jackson, Clay, Floyd, Wolfe, Harlan, or Perry counties. Applicants for the Ruth Jones Lewis Scholarship Program must be full-time Kentucky residents who plan to complete high school in the spring of 2012, and must be enrolled as a full-time student. The Ruth Jones Lewis Scholarship is designed to be a four-year award at $2,500 per year. Funds will be paid directly to the college or university in the amount of $1,250 for the initial semester. Additional funds will be awarded in the amount of $1,250 per semester. Requirements: The minimum academic requirements are as follows: SAT Score: 1800 (M+CR+W) ACT Score: 28 High School GPA: (unweighted) 3.5 Class Rank: Top 10 percent Continuing Requirements - in order to continue to receive scholarship funds under the Ruth Jones Lewis Scholarship, each student is required to: Maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 collegiate GPA. Carry a full course load each semester that will lead to a degree in four years. Demonstrate a continuing financial need. Students are required to provide annual written notice and disclosure (by August 1st) regarding all financial aid or scholarships received as well as any other significant changes in their financial need. Failure to meet any of these continuing requirements could result in this scholarship being withdrawn. Award Selection: Scholarship recipients will be selected on a competitive basis by using a combination of criteria: Academic performance -- class rank, GPA, SAT or ACT scores, and course difficulty. Leadership potential -- extracurricular activities, athletic involvement and/or community service. Financial need -- successful candidates must demonstrate an unfulfilled financial need whereby this scholarship would create an opportunity that was otherwise not available. Student must complete and submit the FAFSA form by February 15, 2012 to be considered. Key Dates: Academic Scholarship Application along with completed admissions application by January 13, 2012. Complete and submit a FAFSA form by February 15, 2012. Ruth Jones Lewis Scholarship application must be submitted by February 15, 2012. Interviews will be conducted in March/April 2012. Scholarship awards will be announced by May 1, 2012. Application Form: Download Ruth Jones Lewis Scholarship application form (PDF).
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 (Kentucky) 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 (Kentucky) 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. Minimum test score requirements are based on the composite or total score from one test date. Combined scores, also known as a superscore, from two or more tests will not be considered. 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 forcurrent or transfer students. Financial need, while not a requirement for the scholarship, may be considered in determining recipientswhen 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: The application deadline is January 13, 2012. In addition to the scholarship application, students applying for the Felix E. Martin, Jr. Scholarship Program must apply for admission with an intended major in the Gatton College of Business and Economics and have a qualifying test score and high school transcript on file with the Office of Undergraduate Admission by January 13, 2012.
Rogers Scholars Scholarship
The Rogers Scholars Program, whose namesake is Congressman Hal Rogers, was developed by the Center for Rural Development to address, and reverse, the high level of out migration suffered by the rural service area. The Rogers Scholars Program is an intensive, week long program focusing on leadership, technology, entrepreneurship and community service. Students apply during their sophomore year in high school and those selected attend the program during the summer before their junior year. The summer program is coordinated by the Center for Rural Development, which serves a 42 county area in southern and eastern Kentucky. Students are selected through a competitive application process to make up the class of 60 students each year. For information on applying to the Rogers Scholars Program, you may visit their website at rogersscholars.com/cms/. In recognizing the leadership development and academic strengths of the Rogers Scholars, the University of Kentucky is excited to partner with the Center for Rural Development and provide academic scholarship opportunities for students completing the Rogers Scholars Program. Scholarship Opportunities: The University of Kentucky is pleased to encourage academic excellence and will provide guaranteed scholarships to students completing the Rogers Scholars program, provided they meet the academic standards required. The following scholarships will be awarded to eligible students, provided the student is admitted and has the qualifying test score and GPA on file with the Office of Undergraduate Admission by March 1, 2012. No additional application is required. Minimum test score requirements are based on the composite or total score from one test date. Combined scores, also known as a superscore, from two or more tests will not be considered. There are three tiers of scholarships awarded to Rogers Scholars: Students with a 31 ACT and 3.5 cumulative unweighted GPA will receive a Commonwealth Scholarship. The Commonwealth Scholarship is valued at $10,000 and is payable as $2,500 for four (4) years. Students with a 28+ ACT and 3.30 cumulative unweighted GPA, that are not eligible for the Commonwealth Scholarship, will receive a Provost Scholarship. The Provost Scholarship is valued at $6,000 and is payable as $1,500 for four (4) years. Students who’s highest ACT is a 26 or 27 and have a 3.30 cumulative unweighted GPA will receive a Flagship Scholarship. The Flagship Scholarship is a $1,500 scholarship payable during the freshman year. Scholarship recipients are subject to the following conditions: Recipients must meet admission criteria at the time of application and enroll full-time each semester beginning in the fall term after high school graduation. If the recipient receives a scholarship of equal or higher value through another program, that scholarship will replace this award. Students may receive only one scholarship through the Academic Scholarship Program. Recipients must maintain full-time status and a UK cumulative GPA of 3.30 each semester. Awards will be payable in equal installments during the fall and spring terms. Students who have a 31+ ACT score and a minimum 3.5 unweighted cumulative grade point average will be encouraged to apply for our Singletary Scholarship. We also offer a National Merit®/Achievement® Finalist Patterson Scholarship package for students named National Merit® or Achievement® Finalists. If a student is awarded a Singletary Scholarship or a Patterson Scholarship, that award will replace the Rogers Scholars Scholarship.
Richard 'Van' Florence Committee of 101 Scholarship
The Richard 'Van' Florence Committee of 101, a UK athletic boosters and fan organization, seeks to support undergraduate students through the Richard 'Van' Florence Committee of 101 Scholarship. Each year, in honor of past President Van Florence's 30-plus years of service to the organization, the University of Kentucky awards multiple $1,000 scholarships to outstanding UK students. This endowed scholarship is provided through the generosity of the Committee of 101. To apply: Students must have earned a 2.5 or greater GPA and demonstrated a commitment to excellence and community service. While all students are encouraged to apply, preference is given to students who are not past recipients of this scholarship. Deadline: Deadline to apply is February 15, 2012 for the Fall 2012 semester. Download Application form (PDF).
Non-UK Scholarships
Students already receiving scholarships from outside sources should have their donor send the scholarship funds to the Office of Student Financial Aid along with the student's name, the semesters the funds cover, and the student's ID number.
NOTE: If you are expecting a scholarship from an outside
agency that is not currently listed and that you think should be there
by this time, please contact the awarding agency to determine when it
will be disbursed to the University of Kentucky. Once the scholarship
funds are received by the University, it may take up to 7 - 10 business
days to get on the list and be credited to the student's account.