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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.

 

Senior AJ Hopkins Named 2026 Udall Scholar

The Udall Scholarship program identifies future leaders in environmental, tribal public policy and healthcare fields.

UK students, alumni earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

Twelve UK students and recent graduates have been awarded 2026 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships.

140 Fulbright student recipients

3 2024 Goldwater Scholars

11 University Endorsed Awards

UK's Hadeel Abdallah Named Rhodes Scholar

Goldwater Scholars Discuss Research Projects