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  • Scholarships are awarded only to applicants admitted for the Fall semester
  • Applicants with missing documentation may not be considered for scholarships.
  • No scholarships are awarded in the Spring semester. 
  • All scholarships listed below are renewable and can be combined. 

Scholarships for International Freshmen

Bluegrass Spirit Academic Scholarship

$5,000 -  3.0GPA

$8,000 -  3.5GPA or 3.0GPA & 1200 SAT 

$10,000 -  3.6GPA or 3.5GPA & 1200 SAT 

$12,500 -  3.8GPA or 3.5GPA & 1360 SAT 

Deadline: December 1

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W.C. Parker Belonging Scholarship

$5,000 - $15,000 per year

Minimum GPA 2.5 + supplementary essay

Priority Deadline: December 1

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International Ambassador Scholarship

$3,000 - 50% of tuition

Minimum GPA 2.5 + supplementary materials

Priority Deadline: February 15

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Scholarships for International Transfer Students

W.C. Parker Belonging Scholarship

$2,500 per year

Minimum GPA 2.5 + supplementary essay

Priority Deadline: June 15

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International Ambassador Scholarship

$3,000 - 50% of tuition

Minimum GPA 2.5 + supplementary materials

Priority Deadline: May 15

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Transfer Achievement Scholarship

$4,000 per year

Minimum GPA 3.0

Priority Deadline: June 15

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Trustees Scholarship

~$8,000 per year

Minimum GPA 3.5

Priority Deadline: June 15

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Phi Theta Kappa

~$15,000 per year

Minimum GPA 3.5

Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa in good academic standing with at least 48 credit hours completed before transferring

Priority Deadline: June 15

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Scholarships for International Graduate Students

For more information about scholarships and funding for international graduate students, click the link below.

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Departmental Scholarships

Academic departments across campus offer scholarships and funding specifically for students in certain programs. For more information, click the link below.

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External Resources and Grants

Funding sources can differ depending on the region of the world in which students live. We strongly suggest contacting the nearest  Overseas Education Advising Center or the U.S. Embassy/Consulate in your country. These centers have updated information about financial assistance and can assist with the application process.