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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.

 

NextGen Service Fellow Works to Expand Opportunity

The NextGen Service Fellowship provides funding for students to gain hands-on experience in international development while addressing the needs of vulnerable and marginalized communities overseas.

Seven alumni awarded Fulbright grants

Seven UK alumni received awards from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program in 2026.

147 Fulbright student recipients

3 2024 Goldwater Scholars

11 University Endorsed Awards

UK's Hadeel Abdallah Named Rhodes Scholar

Goldwater Scholars Discuss Research Projects