Freshman Scholarships are awarded on the basis of the student’s high school grade point average, ACT or SAT scores, writing ability and leadership potential. The scholarship application gives a good overview of each applicant’s development in those areas.
To apply for a UK College of Engineering scholarship, carefully complete the application form (PDF) (Online). You may print out the scholarship application from this site or obtain an application by contacting:
Christina Dillon
College of Engineering
375B Ralph G Anderson Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0503
859-257-0569
Fax: 859-323-4922
Email: cdillon@engr.uky.edu
Applications must be postmarked no later than January 15 of the year you enroll.
Each application will be reviewed by the College of Engineering Scholarship Committee appointed by the Dean. The committee will decide if a scholarship will be awarded, and if so, the amount of the award. Each application is given three separate evaluations.
Engineering scholarships are awarded for one academic year, in two equal amounts, for the fall and spring semesters. Students may re-apply for Currently Enrolled Undergraduate Scholarships (PDF) in the spring of each year.
Most engineering scholarships are partial scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000. The average first-year scholarship generally ranges between $1,500 and $3,000.
The College of Engineering offers dozens of specific scholarships.However, one application serves for all Engineering scholarships available to first-year students with the exception of those offered by the Kentucky Department of Transportation.
Honor Loans are also available.
Freshman Scholarship Application (PDF)
Freshman Scholarship Application (Online)
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351 Ralph G. Anderson Building
Lexington, KY 40506-0503
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Fax: 859.323.4922
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