Factors which are considered in the holistic evaluation of William C. Parker scholarship applications include test scores, grades, an essay, leadership experience, extracurricular activities, awards and recognition, community service and contribution to diversity. Awards will be made based on the applicant’s ranking within the competitive pool, with values ranging from $5,000 to the cost of in-state tuition, room and meals.
Eligibility:
-Applicants must be planning to enroll at the Lexington campus as first-time freshmen in the fall semester of 2012.
-In addition, applicants must submit a high school transcript with a minimum unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale and a 500-word essay on how the student will contribute to diversity at UK.
-University of Kentucky has a mission and commitment to aggressively recruit and retain students from all segments of society, including African American, American Indian, Asian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Alaskan Native students. a minimum cumulative UK grade point average of 2.50 or better.
Scholarship Application Deadline: January 13, 2012.
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