Otis A. Singletary Scholarship Ongoing

Scholarship Overview

The Otis A. Singletary Scholarship is provided by the University of Kentucky in the USA. Otis A. Singletary Scholarship is named after the University of Kentucky’s eighth president. Each year, up to 25 Singletary Scholars receive a prestigious advantage scholarship for his or her destiny ability to guide lives of mind, integrity, and service within the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the sector. Each Singletary scholar is admitted to the Lewis Honors College, which pursues the domestication of their management ability through self-awareness exams, dynamic study room discussions, conversations with community leaders, and experiential getting-to-know, amongst many possibilities.

Applicable course, university, and country

• This scholarship is applicable for University of Kentucky in United States of America
• This scholarship is applicable for all bachelors programs

Scholarship amount details

• Singletary Scholars receive full tuition for four years, a two-year housing stipend, and the benefits of the Lewis Honors College, including a three-course mentored experience
• Conversion rate used: 1 USD = Rs. 84.07
• Scholarship amount will be given: Yearly

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	× Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
25

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Congo, Republic of the, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, North, Korea, South, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States of, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sudan, South, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Appication Process for this scholarship

• Students must meet the traditional or test optional minimum criteria, apply for admission, complete the competitive scholarship section of the admission application and submit all supporting documents, including high school transcript, as soon as possible but by no later than December 1, 2024, to have their application reviewed in this highly competitive program
• A limited number of awards will be offered. Selected applicants may be invited to campus for interviews
• Please note, these scholarships are highly competitive
• Students selected for the Otis A. Singletary Scholarship are required to enroll in the Lewis Honors College, therefore students applying for the Singletary Scholarship are also required to apply for the Lewis Honors College by the December 1 deadline

Scholarship Application
This scholarship does not need a separate external application.

Scholarship link: https://honors.uky.edu/opportunities/singletary-scholars

Application Documents

Document	Required/Optional
Official Transcripts	Required
Proof of English Language Proficiency	Required
Essay	Required
Financial/Tax Documents	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Data
Scholarship Deadline	December 1, 2024
Interview Date	January – Mid-February
Contact Email	laura.bryan@uky.edu
Contact Number	(859) 257-3172

 

Scholarship Eligibility

The criteria for Non-Residents is as follows –

• TRADITIONAL CRITERIA (UNWEIGHTED GPA) – 3.80 & 33 ACT/1450 SAT
• TEST OPTIONAL CRITERIA (UNWEIGHTED GPA) – 4.00

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam	Required/Optional
TOEFL	Required (minimum score 71)
IELTS	Required (minimum score 6)
SAT	Required (minimum score 1450)
ACT	Required (minimum score 33)
12	Required (minimum score 3.8 GPA)

 

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
To qualify for the award, candidates must have completed 12th grade.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship does not need a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official Transcripts, Proof of English Language Proficiency, Essay, and Financial/Tax Documents.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
Yearly