Presidential Scholarship University of Kentucky

Scholarship Overview

Presidential Scholarship is applicable for bachelor’s Degrees. The award is applicable for courses like Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing, Bachelor of Business Administration – Management, B.S. in Chemical Engineering, B.S. in Materials Engineering, B.S. Electrical Engineering, B.S. Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Business Administration – Finance, Bachelor of Science in Business Economics (BSBE) etc as given below. If we consider the amount of the Presidential Scholarship, then it varies each semester. The applicants should review the scholarship application to fully understand the availability and amount for that particular semester. Students must have taken the 12th grade to be eligible for this scholarship. To be eligible for this award, international students must take English language examinations as well as standardized exams like TOEFL, IELTS, and SAT. The following documentation is required from students to apply for the scholarship: LOR, Financial Documents, and Official Transcripts.

Applicable course, university, and country

This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree
This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Kentucky in USA

• Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing
• Bachelor of Business Administration – Management
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
• Bachelor of Business Administration – Finance
• Bachelor of Science in Business Economics
• Bachelor of Science in Physics
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
• Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• Bachelor of Science in Communication
• Bachelor of Science in Biosystems Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
• Bachelor of Science in Biology
• Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Economics
• Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Design

The Scholarship is applicable for all Undergrad courses offered by the university

Scholarship amount details

The scholarship amount covers the full Tuition fee.
The conversion rate used: 1 USD = Rs. 83.35 (last updated 7th December 2023)
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
Tuition & Fees	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	× Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be awarded:
Varies

Eligible student nationality

India, United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Malaysia, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Norway, Japan, Thailand, Belgium, Armenia, Fiji, China, South Korea, Greece, Mauritius, Estonia, Luxembourg, Ukraine, South Africa, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Philippines, Cyprus, Bangladesh, Lithuania, Monaco, Nepal, Georgia, Hong Kong, Turkey, Malta, Bahrain, Barbados, Guyana, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Finland, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Isle of Man, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Appication Process for this scholarship

• Bank Statement showing a balance of USD $47,000 if applying for the 2022 Spring and Fall Semesters is required
• Official transcripts in English
• Copy of passport
• ACT/SAT Scores
• Submit Sponsor Guarantee Form

Application Documents:

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
LOR	Required
Financial/Tax Documents	Required
Official Transcripts	Required
Bank Statement	Required
Passport	Required
ACT/SAT Scores	Required
Sponsor Guarantee Form	Required

Scholarship Application: Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

Important Dates & FAQ info:

Info	Date
Application final end date	Not Available
FAQ Link:	https://www.uky.edu/financialaid/academic-scholarships-faq

 

Scholarship Eligibility

• Must have a high school transcript with a qualifying unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.50 on a 4.00 scale
• Must possess a score of 31 on the ACT or 1390 on SAT
• Must satisfy the English language proficiency requirement with one of the following tests:
  • IELTS: 6.0
  • TOEFL: 71
• Selected applicants may be invited to campus for interviews
• Test optional criteria:- Must hold cumulative GPA of 4.0

Preference will be given to following candidates:

• Students who meet the minimum criteria, apply for admission, and have all supporting documents on file, will be considered for academic scholarship awards

Special Restrictions: No Special Restriction is applicable.

Exams Details:

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
TOEFL	Required (minimum score 71)
IELTS	Required (minimum score 6)
SAT	Required (minimum score 1390)
12	Required (minimum score 3.5 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?
The students must have completed their secondary education from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable.
No separate application is needed.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time