Kentucky Governor’s Scholar Presidential Scholarship
Who can apply
- Kentucky resident entering the University of Kentucky as a first-time freshman in fall 2027.
- Complete the Governor’s Scholars, School for the Arts or School for Entrepreneurs program.
- Meet either the traditional criteria of a 3.50 unweighted high school GPA AND 31 ACT or 1390 SAT, or the test-optional criteria of a 4.00 unweighted GPA.
- Complete the competitive scholarship section of the admission application and submit all required supporting documents, including the high school transcript, by December 1, 2026.
- Scholarships are limited and competitive; apply early because funds may be exhausted before the deadline.
- Students may receive only one listed university scholarship; a selective or competitive offer replaces an academic scholarship offer.
- Renewal requires full-time undergraduate enrollment of at least 12 credit hours each semester and a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
About the scholarship
The Kentucky Governor’s Scholar Presidential Scholarship is a competitive award covering full in-state tuition and mandatory fees at the University of Kentucky. Applications and supporting documents are due December 1, 2026, and awards depend on available funds.
- Award
- 100% of tuition
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