Nationally Competitive Awards

About Us

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 12 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

Award Recipients

Upcoming Events & Deadlines

Alumna Taylor Hamilton Named 2023-24 Luce Scholar

Mar 7, 2023

Alumna Taylor Hamilton, a 2016 international studies graduate. was named a 2023-24 Henry Luce Foundation Scholar.

Lordina Mensah in the hallway of Gatton Student Center

Lordina Mensah Named UK's First Patti Grace Smith Fellow

Mar 1, 2023

Freshman Lordina Mensah was selected as UK's first Patti Grace Smith Fellow.

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UNIVERSITY ENDORSED AWARDS: Learn about the 12 awards that require university endorsement
PREPARING TO APPLY: Resources for preparing a competitive application
VIEW PAST INFORMATION SESSIONS: View past information sessions on our YouTube channel
HAVE YOU RECEIVED AN AWARD?: Help us recognize your achievement and celebrate your hard work!
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

130 Fulbright student recipients

2/20 Udall Campus Deadline

12 University Endorsed Awards