External Scholarships

Information about scholarships from outside organizations is available at the Office of Student Financial Aid or in Room 127 Funkhouser Building. This information has been sent to UK by outside sources; any questions should be directed to those sources.

You may wish to consult the following free scholarship search engines:

1. Fastweb: http://www.fastweb.com

Fastweb is the largest Internet scholarship search engine.  It searches for any applicable private and federal scholarships and financial aid.  You can register and complete your personal profile on Fastweb; you will be notified electronically of any scholarship or aid profile that you fit.

2. College Board: http://apps.collegeboard.com

The College Board also maintains a scholarship list. You can register at the above address for scholarship information and suggestions on how to pay for college.

3. SRN Express: http://www.srnexpress.com/index.cfm

SRN Express offers yet another listing of potential scholarship opportunities.  Visit the above site to learn more.

You may also wish to investigate the following potential scholarship sources: 

• Student's and/or parents' employers, churches, credit unions, clubs, and other community/civic organizations may have scholarship funds available.                                                   
  
• The UK Women's Club offers scholarship opportunities for women ages 25 and over.  Applications are available at the Evening/Weekend College (Room 103 Frazee Hall) and the Office of Student Financial Aid.  Applications should be submitted to the Office of Student Financial Aid, 127 Funkhouser Bldg., Lexington, KY 40506-0054.

• The Office of Student Financial Aid maintains a file listing of "private" scholarships, i.e. scholarships offered outside the University.  You may consult this file at the link above or by visiting their office at Room 127 Funkhouser Building.