Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Location(s)
United States of America
545 Rose Street - Bradley Hall Lexington, KY 40506-0058
Overview
The University of Kentucky (UK) is a public co-educational university in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1865 by John Bryan Bowman as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky, the university is one of the state's two land-grant universities (the other being Kentucky State University), the largest college or university in the state, with 30,720 students as of Fall 2015, and the highest ranked research university in the state according to U.S. News and World Report.
Details
Life at University of Kentucky
With more than 500 student clubs and organizations to join at the University of Kentucky, you will find yourself calling UK home in no time!
From professional organizations related to your major or career goals, to language or international clubs, volunteer organizations and just student groups to hang out with like-minded people, you can be sure you will find your place to fit in. That's why at UK, no matter where your interests and your passions lie, there is something for everyone and anyone at UK.
We encourage you to get involved and go out of your comfort zone by trying out different student organizations - you can be sure you won't regret making this a part of your college experience!
Just 10 minutes from UK's campus, you'll be able to enjoy downtown Lexington and a variety of events it hosts: from the Farmer's Market to Thursday Night Live, there's something for everyone, and there's always something to do. Aside from this, there are many of great restaurants in the area, and food trucks are popular too. If you need an escape from the city life, Lexington won't let you down either. After all, you are in horse country, home to some of the greatest horse farms nationwide that are a quick 20 minute drive from downtown. During the April and October, you'll get to join in a Kentucky tradition of attending horse races at Keeneland, arguably the nicest race-track in the US.
Scholarships for International Freshmen
All scholarships listed below are renewable.
Bluegrass Spirit
How to apply
- Automatically considered if you check the academic scholarship/honors box in the application - no separate application required
- Apply for admission by December 1
- Must be a freshman undergraduate student
William C. Parker Diversity
How to apply
- Apply for admission by December 1 (priority deadline); February 15 (final deadline) - early application is encouraged.
- Complete the William C. Parker scholarship section of the admission application and provide supporting documents
- A 300-word essay is required
- Must be a freshman undergraduate student
International Ambassador
How to apply
- Apply for admission by February 15
- Must be an international undergraduate freshman or transfer student
- Complete this form, which includes:
- Name and date of birth as it appears in your passport
- Student ID number (look for the admission letter)
- One-page essay describing how you could serve as a student ambassador to the university, plus any experiences you have in leadership & volunteerism
- One letter of recommendation
Other Scholarships
- Transfer Scholarships
- Departmental Scholarships:
- Deadlines, amounts and requirements vary by department. More information here: http://www.uky.edu/financialaid/college-departmental
- Graduate Scholarships:
- Information on types of assistantships can be found here: http://gradschool.uky.edu/types-assistantships
- You can also apply to fellowships and other funding opportunities.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Bluegrass Spirit
- Traditional criteria
- 3.00 GPA & 25 / 1200 SAT (M+CR)
- 3.50 GPA & 25 / 1200 SAT (M+CR)
- 3.50 GPA & 30 / 1360 SAT (M+CR)
- Test-Optional criteria
-
3.5 GPA
- 3.6 GPA
- 3.8 GPA
William C. Parker Diversity
- Traditional criteria
- 2.50
- Test-Optional criteria
- 18/960
International Ambassador
- Traditional Criteria
- 2.50
- Test-Optional Criteria
- Considered
Dates
Deadline: February 15, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
Bluegrass Spirit
- $8,000
- $10,000
- $12,500
William C. Parker Diversity
- Varies
International Ambassador
- $3,000 - $16,000
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
