William C. Parker Scholarship

Who can apply

Incoming first-time freshman at the University of Kentucky for fall 2027.
Have at least a 3.0 unweighted high school GPA; recipients are selected on academic preparation and the admission essay.
Apply for admission by the December 1, 2026 Early Action deadline for maximum consideration; no separate scholarship application is required.
Meeting the minimum GPA does not guarantee an award; scholarships are limited and depend on available funds.
Renewal requires full-time undergraduate enrollment of at least 12 credit hours each semester and a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

About the scholarship

The William C. Parker Scholarship at the University of Kentucky is a competitive award for incoming first-time freshmen. No additional scholarship application is required. Students should apply for admission by December 1, 2026 for maximum consideration for fall 2027. Awards vary and depend on the review of the application and available funds.