Nationally Competitive Awards

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The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards assists students in applying for scholarships and fellowships funded by sources independent of the University of Kentucky. Our office administers the campus nomination process for 11 awards that require institutional endorsement. We also provide guidance to students applying for awards that allow direct application.

Fulbright recipients holding flag of Paraguay

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Angela Jones accepting Astronaut Scholarship

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Upcoming Events & Deadlines

UK Selected As University Partner For New International Service Fellowship

Daniel Flener

Apr 24, 2025

Public Service, Service

UK was selected as one of a small number of university partners for a new international service fellowship launched by the Rockefeller Foundation and administered by the Institute for International Education (IIE).

Blake Byer and Sophia Zhou Named Goldwater Scholars

Tom Musgrave

Apr 21, 2025

Research

Neuroscience major Blake Byer and agricultural and medical biotechnology major Sophia Zhou were awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarships for excellence in undergraduate research.

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UNIVERSITY ENDORSED AWARDS: Learn about the 11 awards that require university endorsement
PREPARING TO APPLY: Resources for preparing a competitive application
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REFER A STUDENT: Know a student we should contact about competitive awards?
CONTACT US: Meet our team and contact us to set up an appointment

134 Fulbright student recipients

3 2024 Goldwater Scholars

11 University Endorsed Awards