APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will close on the 1st of December, 2024.
Scholarship Summary:
The Presidential Scholarship at the University of Kentucky is a competitive scholarship awarded to the top performing domestic freshmen students who have demonstrated academic excellence in their high school records. Over 50 Presidential Scholarships are awarded annually.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be considered, you must;
i. Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.5
ii. Obtain an ACT score of 31 or a SAT equivalent of 1390
Iii. For test-optional candidates, a minimum high school GPA of 4.0 must be obtained
Value of Scholarship:
The Presidential Scholarship will cover the tuition cost annually for in-state and out-of-state students.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Students must meet the traditional or test optional minimum criteria, apply for admission, complete the competitive scholarship section of the admission application and submit all supporting documents, including high school transcript, as soon as possible but by no later than December 1
ii. Selected applicants may be invited to campus for interviews upon review of all applications.
Scholarship Website:
Find full information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Kentucky Freshman Scholarship Page.