Scholarship Information for GSP/GSA/GSE students entering Fall 2023
The University of Kentucky is pleased to provide scholarship opportunities to first time freshmen who complete the KY Governor’s Scholars/ School for the Arts/ School for Entrepreneurs Programs and are enrolling at UK for the fall semester. Students who wish to be considered must meet the traditional or test optional minimum criteria; submit all supporting documents, including high school transcript, by the Early Action Deadline (December 1, 2022).
Additionally, applicants for the Kentucky Governor’s Scholar/School for the Arts/ School for Entrepreneurs Presidential Scholarship must complete the competitive scholarship section of the admission application to have their application reviewed for this highly competitive scholarship as a limited number of scholarships will be offered.
| Name of Scholarship | Type | Traditional Criteria | Test-Optional Criteria | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY Governor’s Scholar Presidential** |
Competitive | 3.50^ & 31 ACT/1390 SAT, completion of KY Governor’s Scholar, School for the Arts, or School for Entrepreneurs program |
4.0^, completion of KY Governor’s Scholar, School for the Arts, or School for Entrepreneurs program |
Full In‐State Tuition & Mandatory Fees |
| KY Governor’s Scholar Provost |
Selective |
Completion of KY Governor’s |
Completion of KY Governor’s |
$2,500 |
|
3.30 & 28 ACT/1300 SAT |
3.75 |
$5,000 |
^Unweighted GPA
**Competitive Scholarships: Students must meet the traditional or test optional minimum criteria, apply for admission, complete the competitive academic scholarship section of the admission application, and submit all supporting documents as soon as possible, but no later than December 1, 2022, to have their application reviewed in this highly competitive program. A limited number of awards will be offered.
Selective Scholarships: Students must have completed the programs listed. Once admitted, eligible students are automatically considered for the GSP/GSA/GSE Provost Scholarship. No additional application is required.