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.

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Angela Jones accepting Astronaut Scholarship

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Physical Therapy Students Honored to Participate in Global Service Fellowship

Ryan Clark

Dec 2, 2025

Public Service

Physical therapy students Sarah Barth and Joshua Cain were among eight UK students selected to take part in the NextGen Service Fellowship — a new global service program from the Institute of International Education.

head shots of Joshua Abebe, Gray Howard, Ayusma Karki, Madison Mitchell, Emily Strahl, Sophia Wielawski and John Luke Wood

Nine UK Students Earn Gilman Scholarships for Education Abroad

Tom Musgrave

Aug 15, 2025

Study Abroad

Nine University of Kentucky students were awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to support their education abroad goals.

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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
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

137 Fulbright student recipients

3 2024 Goldwater Scholars

11 University Endorsed Awards