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Scholarships for International Students at the University of Kentucky

Student Scholarships

The University recognizes the importance of international students and the role they play. They encourage the obtaininment of international research contracts and grants to offer opportunities abroad for the university community, as well as encouraging the internationalization of the curriculum, campus and community.

The University of Kentucky offers a great education for fees that are affordable in comparison with other top-ranked research universities. UK is ranked 17th in the "Best Value for Public Colleges and Universities in the U.S." category by Consumers Digest.

Students may qualify for financial aid offered by the university. Note that scholarship deadlines are much earlier than application deadlines.

Undergraduate Scholarship Application Deadlines

Incoming Freshmen - January 15
Transfer students - May 15

The Diversity Scholarship

Although there are various scholarships already available for students at the University of Kentucky, the Diversity Scholarship should be of particular interest to international students. This Diversity Scholarship, also known as the William C. Parker Scholarship Program, is based on the applicant's ranking within the competitive pool. Its values range from the cost of in-state tuition to the cost of in-state tuition, room, meals, and $600 stipend per year.

The incoming freshman William C. Parker Scholarship is a four-year renewable award, contingent upon full-time enrollment at the University of Kentucky and a minimum cumulative University of Kentucky grade point average of 2.50 or better.

Graduate Student Scholarships

There are many assistantships, fellowships and grants offered by the University of Kentucky for which all graduate students, including international students, are eligible. The most common of these are graduate assistantships, which provide full tuition, health insurance premiums and a living stipend in return for doing research or assisting in teaching undergraduate courses. To be considered for this aid, inform the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) of the program to which you are applying. Some programs require a specific assistantship/fellowship form.

The Kentucky Graduate Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship opportunity for non-resident applicants to the University of Kentucky Graduate School.

Further Financing Your Tuition and Living Expenses

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.

International students can also work on campus for up to 20 hours a week while enrolled full-time. The student employment center assists students in finding job opportunities on campus. In 2007, it posted over 4,000 positions for students.