Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship

Automatically considered

Up to $12,500

Eligibility

School
University of Kentucky
Education level
Undergraduate
Year of study
First year
Grades
GPA 3+

About this scholarship

Nonresident incoming first-time freshmen at the University of Kentucky are automatically considered for the Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship when admitted with a complete file by the December 1 scholarship deadline. Traditional criteria include at least a 3.0 GPA and, if ACT/SAT scores are submitted, at least a 25 ACT or 1200 SAT; test-optional applicants are evaluated on GPA and related criteria.

Awards are tiered from $5,000 to $12,500 per year and are renewable for four years with full-time enrollment and a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Students may receive only one of the listed UK academic scholarship awards.

No separate scholarship application is required beyond timely admission materials.

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What else to submit

  • No separate scholarship application is required beyond timely admission materials.
  • If ACT or SAT scores are submitted, the stated traditional minimum is 25 ACT or 1200 SAT.
  • Test-optional applicants are evaluated on GPA and related criteria.
  • Renewal requires full-time enrollment and a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
  • A student may receive only one listed UK academic scholarship award.