The William C. Parker Scholarship Program supports the university's goal of fostering a vibrant, welcoming campus where students from all backgrounds are encouraged to succeed. Applicants are invited to share personal experiences, challenges and perspectives that have shaped their character, goals or contributions to their schools and communities. These insights help identify students who will contribute meaningfully to the learning environment and to the broader campus community.
William C. Parker Scholarship Program
Incoming freshmen applicants for this competitive scholarship program must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.50. Level of award varies based on academic profile of applicant. A student’s scholarship application will not be reviewed until they have been admitted to the University of Kentucky.
For maximum consideration for the William C. Parker Scholarship, freshmen must apply for admission to the university, providing all supporting documents to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Applicants should also complete the William C. Parker Scholarship section of the admission application, including a 500-word essay on the following topic:
The University of Kentucky is committed to bringing together many people with a broad range of lived experiences and backgrounds as one community. Please share a perspective or an experience you've had and how you believe it will enable you to contribute meaningfully to our campus community.
Unfortunately, a William C. Parker Scholarship will not be offered to every excellent student who meets the requirements and applies. However, we assure each applicant that their application will receive consideration and fair treatment in what is a very competitive process.
Priority Application Deadline: December 1, 2024*
Application Deadline: February 15, 2025*. However, early application is encouraged as awards will be offered pending early application and availability of funds.
*If a deadline falls on a weekend, the application will remain open until 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the following Monday.
Incoming transfer students interested in applying for this competitive scholarship should visit: : https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/financial-aid-and-scholarships/academic-scholarships/transfer-student-academic-scholarships
Currently enrolled UK students interested in applying for this competitive scholarship should visit: https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/financial-aid-and-scholarships/academic-scholarships/current-undergraduate-student-scholarships
For more information concerning the William C. Parker Scholarship Program, please contact:
William C. Parker Scholarship Program
217 W.D. Funkhouser Building
Lexington, KY 40506-0054
P: (859) 323-6334
E: parkerscholarship@uky.edu