Academic Scholarship Program for Incoming Freshmen Fall 2015
The University of Kentucky is pleased to provide scholarship opportunities for incoming freshmen. Scholarships at the University of Kentucky are categorized as academic, competitive and automatic.
Academic - Based on academic credentials on file in Admissions, pending early application and availability of funds. Admission application must be received by December 1, 2014, in order to be considered for an academic scholarship. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Competitive - Requires 3.50 unweighted GPA and minimum 31 ACT or 1360 SAT (M+CR), and completion of competitive scholarship section of Admission application, by December 1, 2014.
Automatic - Kentucky GSP/GSA Scholarships and Patterson Scholarships
Academic Scholarships for Incoming Freshmen
Admitted students with qualifying GPA and test scores on file in Admission will be considered for the following awards. No scholarship application is required, as academic credentials from the admission application will be reviewed. Scholarship awards will be offered pending early application and availability of funds. Admission application must be received by December 1, 2014. Academic scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis upon admission to the University. After December 1, scholarship opportunities may be limited. Students who apply by December 1 may submit ACT and/or SAT scores until January 15, 2015 (to include December 2014 ACT and SAT test dates) for scholarship consideration, contingent on availability of funds. Please note that combined test scores, also known as a superscore, from two or more tests will not be considered.
Provost Scholarship
Incoming Kentucky resident freshmen whose minimum ACT score is 26 or SAT (M+CR) is 1170, and who achieve a 3.30 unweighted high school GPA, will be considered for a Provost Scholarship. The Provost Scholarship provides $1,500 per year, for up to four years of undergraduate study.
"see blue." Scholarship
Incoming non-resident freshmen whose minimum ACT score is 25 or SAT (M+CR) is 1130, and who achieve a 3.00 unweighted high school GPA, will be considered for a "see blue." Scholarship. The "see blue." Scholarship provides $7,000 per year, for up to four years of undergraduate study.
Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship
Incoming non-resident freshmen whose minimum ACT score is 25 or SAT (M+CR) is 1130, and who achieve a 3.50 unweighted high school GPA, will be considered for a Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship. The Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship provides $8,000 per year, for up to four years of undergraduate study.
Kentucky Heritage Scholarship
Incoming non-resident freshmen whose minimum ACT score is 30 or SAT (M+CR) is 1330, and who achieve a 3.50 unweighted high school GPA, will be considered for a Kentucky Heritage Scholarship. The Kentucky Heritage Scholarship provides $10,000 per year, for up to four years of undergraduate study.
* For all nonresident scholarships, a change in residency or a change to resident tuition rates may impact your eligibility for this scholarship.
Competitive Scholarships for Incoming Freshmen
The University of Kentucky also provides a competitive scholarship application for higher valued scholarships for resident and non-resident students with a minimum test score of 31 ACT or 1360 SAT (M+CR) and minimum unweighted GPA of 3.50 on a 4.0 scale. Please note that combined test scores, also known as a superscore, from two or more tests will not be considered. A competitive scholarship offer would replace one of the above academic or automatic scholarship offers. To apply, students must complete the competitive academic scholarship section of the undergraduate admission application by December 1, 2014. Students must have a qualifying test score and GPA on file with the Office of Undergraduate Admission by the December 1 deadline. Early application is strongly encouraged!
The Otis A. Singletary Scholarship
Four-year awards provide tuition, room and board allowance, and a yearly stipend of $1,500. In addition, recipients receive an iPad®2 and a $2,000 stipend for a Summer Education Abroad Program.
The Presidential Scholarship
Four-year awards that cover the cost of tuition.
The Commonwealth Scholarship
Four-year awards for $2,500 per year; Kentucky applicants only.
Automatic Scholarships for Incoming Freshmen
Patterson Scholarship for National Merit, Achievement or Hispanic Finalists
National Merit®, Achievement® or Hispanic® Finalists who designate UK as their college choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation by mid-April are eligible for the Patterson Scholarship. The Patterson Scholarship is in addition to the UK National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarship of $2,000, which is awarded though the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The Patterson Scholarship is a renewable scholarship, which provides the cost of tuition, room and board allowance, $1,000 yearly stipend, an iPad2®, and $2,000 for a Summer Education Abroad program. No scholarship application is required for the UK National Merit®, Achievement® or Hispanic® Finalist Patterson Scholarship. If a student is awarded a Singletary Scholarship, that award will replace the Patterson Scholarship. Students may receive only one scholarship through the Academic Scholarship Program.
Kentucky Governor's Scholars/School for the Arts Alumni Scholarships
The University of Kentucky offers special scholarships to students that complete the Kentucky Governor's Scholars and/or Governor's School for the Arts summer programs. The Governor's Scholars/School for the Arts Scholarships are for incoming freshmen only. 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 by January 15, 2015. December 2014 are the final ACT and SAT test dates for scholarship consideration. No application is required.
GSP/GSA Presidential Scholarship
GSP/GSA students applying with a minimum 1250 SAT (Math + Reading) or 28 ACT and a 3.30 unweighted high school grade point average will receive a Presidential Scholarship, which provides in-state tuition and mandatory registration fees for up to four years of undergraduate study. 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. If a student is awarded a Singletary or Patterson Scholarship, that award will replace the Presidential Scholarship.
GSP/GSA Provost Scholarship
All other eligible GSP/GSA students will receive a Provost Scholarship, which provides $1,500 per year, for up to four years of undergraduate study. If a student is awarded a Singletary or Patterson Scholarship, that award will replace the Provost Scholarship. Students may receive only one scholarship through the Academic Scholarship Program.
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. Awards will be based on the applicant’s ranking within the competitive pool, with values ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. Students may receive only one award through the William C. Parker Scholarship Program.
To apply, incoming freshmen students must complete the William C. Parker Scholarship section of the Undergraduate Admission application by December 1, 2014, and submit the required essay on how the student will contribute to diversity at the University of Kentucky. In addition, applicants applying for this program must have a high school transcript with qualifying unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale, on file with the Office of Undergraduate Admission by December 1, 2014.
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, please contact the William C. Parker Scholarship Program:
Phone: (859) 323-6334
College and Department Scholarships
Students should check with their college as well as the individual programs 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.