University of Kentucky Alumni Association Scholarship 2026-27

The University of Kentucky Alumni Association is pleased to provide financial support to undergraduate and graduate students attending the University of Kentucky.

• Table of Content
• About University of Kentucky
• University of kentucky Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of kentucky Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for University of kentucky Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University of kentucky Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of kentucky Undergraduate Scholarship

• The Association and its alumni clubs around the country provide more than 200 scholarships each year with a total award amount that exceeds $300,000 annually.
• These awards are available through an application process that is independent of the need-based financial aid process.

Requirements for University of kentucky Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

• Incoming freshmen and transfer students with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average will automatically be considered for alumni club scholarships. Information from your Admissions application will be used to determine scholarship awards. No separate application is required.
• All other students must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Kentucky with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. You will need to apply for the UK Alumni Association scholarships by following the steps below.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To Apply:

1. Click here to access ScholarshipUniverse.
2. Enter your UK linkblue email and password.
3. Click on the “Applications” tab and locate the University of Kentucky Alumni Association Scholarship Application.
4. Click “Start Application” to begin applying for the scholarship. You will need to complete all sections, including the essay.
5. You can save and continue your application prior to submitting. When you log back in to ScholarshipUniverse, your application will now be under “In Progress.”
6. Once you complete the application questions and essay, please “Review and Submit” your application. Once submitted, changes cannot be made. 

Questions should be directed to the UK Office of Academic Scholarships at [email protected] or (859) 257-4198.

For more information, kindly visit University of Kentucky scholarship webpage.