Partially funded

UK International Ambassador Scholarship

University of Kentucky, United States

Scholarship overview

International Ambassadors represent the University of Kentucky to prospective students around the world, giving information about applications, scholarships, student life and degree programs, and helping with outreach such as presentations and social media content. The award is renewable.

Award Information

  • New freshman or transfer students who graduated from a high school outside the United States
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Subject to non-resident tuition
  • Admitted to UK first
  • Current UK students and exchange or visiting students are ineligible
  • $3,000 up to 50% of tuition, maximum $16,000 per year
  • Freshmen priority deadline: February 15
  • Transfer priority deadline: May 15
  • Decisions announced by April 1
  1. Apply to and be admitted to UK.
  2. Complete the scholarship application.
  3. Submit a 500-word essay and a letter of recommendation, both addressing your potential as an ambassador.
  4. Successful applicants make a short video; finalists take part in two group interviews.

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Documents you will need

  • 500-word essay
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Short video (second round)

How selection works

The team aims for geographic diversity, so not all qualified candidates receive an award. Interpersonal and teamwork skills, responsibility and organisation are evaluated. Ambassadors spend about an hour a week on tasks such as monthly meetings, presentations, social media and answering prospective students' emails.

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