Scholarships for International Freshmen

Apply Now!

Request Information

All scholarships listed below are renewable.

Scholarship	Award	Traditional Criteria	Test-Optional Criteria	Priority Deadline	How to Apply
Bluegrass Spirit*	$5,000 $8,000 $10,000 $12,500	--- 3.00 GPA & 25 / 1200 SAT (M+CR) 3.50 GPA & 25 / 1200 SAT (M+CR) 3.50 GPA & 30 / 1360 SAT (M+CR)	3.0 GPA 3.5 GPA 3.6 GPA 3.8 GPA	December 1	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 Belonging Scholarship Program	Varies	2.50	N/A	December 1	Apply for admission by December 1 (priority deadline); February 15 (final deadline) - early application is encouraged. Complete the William C. Parker Belonging Scholarship Program section of the admission application and provide supporting documents A 300-word essay is required Must be a freshman undergraduate student For more details on this scholarship please click here.
International Ambassador*	$3,000 - $16,000	2.50	N/A	February 15	Apply for admission by February 15 Must be an international undergraduate freshman or transfer student on an F-1 visa 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

Scholarship

Award

Traditional Criteria

Test-Optional Criteria

Priority Deadline

How to Apply

Bluegrass Spirit*

$5,000

$8,000

$10,000

$12,500

---

3.00 GPA & 25 / 1200 SAT (M+CR)

3.50 GPA & 25 / 1200 SAT (M+CR)

3.50 GPA & 30 / 1360 SAT (M+CR)

3.0 GPA

3.5 GPA

3.6 GPA

3.8 GPA

December 1

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 Belonging Scholarship Program

Varies

2.50

N/A

December 1

Apply for admission by December 1 (priority deadline); February 15 (final deadline) - early application is encouraged.
Complete the William C. Parker Belonging Scholarship Program section of the admission application and provide supporting documents
- A 300-word essay is required
Must be a freshman undergraduate student
For more details on this scholarship please click here.

International Ambassador*

$3,000 - $16,000

2.50

N/A

February 15

Apply for admission by February 15
Must be an international undergraduate freshman or transfer student on an F-1 visa
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

*Students who qualify for in-state tuition are ineligible for these scholarships.

Please note that scholarships are awarded to admitted students; applicants with missing documentation may not be considered for scholarships.

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.

External Resources for Grants & Scholarships

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.