Academic Scholarship Program for Incoming Freshmen Fall 2019
The University of Kentucky is pleased to provide scholarship opportunities for incoming freshmen. Students may receive only one scholarship through the Academic Scholarship Program, including academic, competitive*, & selective scholarship awards. Scholarship offerings are subject to change each year. Scholarship awards will be offered pending early application and availability of funds. Please note that combined test scores, also known as a superscore, will not be considered. Completed admission application and all supporting documents, including qualifying test score and high school transcript, must be received by December 1, 2018.
Incoming Kentucky Resident Freshmen Eligible Scholarships
All scholarships are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate studies.
| Scholarship | Type | Criteria | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provost | Academic |
26 ACT or 1240 SAT and |
Starting at $2,500, with additional funding available for meritorious students |
| Presidential | Competitive |
31 ACT or 1420 SAT and |
Full In-State Tuition |
| Otis A. Singletary | Competitive |
33 ACT or 1490 SAT and |
Full 4-year In-State Tuition + $10,000 Housing Stipend (first & second years only and living on-campus in a University residence hall) |
| Patterson | Selective |
National Merit® Finalist or National Hispanic Recognition Scholar. *National Merit® Finalists must list UK as first choice with National Merit Scholarship Corporation. |
Full 4-year In-State Tuition + $10,000 Housing Stipend (first & second years only and living on-campus in a University residence hall) |
|
KY Governor’s Scholar Presidential |
Selective |
31 ACT or 1420 SAT and 3.50 Unweighted GPA, |
Full In-State Tuition |
|
KY Governor’s Scholar Provost |
Selective |
Completion of KY Governor’s Scholar or School for the Arts program |
Starting at $2,500, with additional funding available for meritorious students |
| William C. Parker Diversity | Competitive* |
2.50 Unweighted GPA, essay, and contribution to diversity. |
Award values vary based on meritorious criteria |
*William C. Parker Diversity Scholarships may be combined with other scholarships.
Incoming Kentucky Non-Resident Freshmen Eligible Scholarships
All scholarships are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate studies.
| Scholarship | Type | Criteria | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Spirit | Academic |
25 ACT or 1200 SAT and |
Starting at $8,000, with additional funding available for meritorious students |
| Presidential | Competitive |
31 ACT or 1420 SAT and |
Full Out-of-State Tuition |
| Otis A. Singletary | Competitive |
33 ACT or 1490 SAT and |
Full 4-year Out-of-State Tuition + $10,000 Housing Stipend (first & second years only and living on-campus in a University residence hall) |
| Patterson | Selective |
National Merit® Finalist* or National Hispanic Recognition Scholar. *National Merit® Finalists must list UK as first choice with National Merit Scholarship Corporation. |
Full 4-year Out-of-State Tuition + $10,000 Housing Stipend (first & second years only and living on-campus in a University residence hall) |
| William C. Parker Diversity | Competitive* |
2.50 Unweighted GPA, essay, and contribution to diversity. |
Award values vary based on meritorious criteria |
*William C. Parker Diversity Scholarships may be combined with other scholarships.
Academic Scholarships:
Students who meet the minimum criteria, apply for admission, and have all supporting documents on file by December 1, 2018, will be considered for academic scholarship awards. No scholarship application is required.
Competitive Scholarships:
Students must apply for admission, complete the competitive academic scholarship section of the admission application, and submit all supporting documents by December 1, 2018. Selected applicants may be invited to campus for interviews.
Selective Scholarships:
Students must have been participants in the prestigious programs listed. Student must apply for admission by December 1, 2018. No scholarship application is required.
*William C. Parker Diversity Scholarships may be combined with other scholarships.
For all other scholarships listed, students may receive only one award.
William C. Parker Diversity Scholarship
This scholarship promotes the University of Kentucky’s Strategic Vision of Diversity and Inclusion. In order to obtain the educational benefits of a diverse student body, the University will aggressively admit and retain students from all segments of society including students of different races, ethnicities, socioeconomic status, sexes, sexual orientation, gender identities, disability status, religious traditions, political beliefs, and geographic backgrounds. Factors which are considered in the holistic evaluation of William C. Parker Scholarship Applicants include contribution to diversity, test scores, grades, essay, leadership experience, extracurricular activities, awards and recognition, and community service. Awards will be based on the applicant’s ranking within the competitive pool, with values varying based on meritorious criteria. Students may receive only one award through the William C. Parker Scholarship Program.
For more information on the William C. Parker Scholarship Program please visit http://seeblue.com/parker
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.