Scholarship Information for the University of Kentucky Undergraduate Forestry Program
This information is to be used as a guide. Please check the individual eligibility and scholarship application
requirements for the scholarship in which you are interested. (Last updated 4/4/2011)
Eligibility
Amount
Application Deadline
$300 to
$5,000
January 15, 2011
varies
April 1, 2011
Full-time UK undergraduate
forestry student. Minimum
junior ranking.
$600
April 15, 2011
(normally March 1)
Juniors and seniors.
$1,500
June 30, 2011
2.5 GPA and work one
summer for wood industry
company
$500 per
semester
Reviewed upon
submission
$2,500
June 30, 2011
$2,500
June 30, 2011
$1,000
March 1, 2011
$1,000
March 1, 2011
$1,000
March 1, 2011
UK College of Agriculture Scholarships
www2.ca.uky.edu/academics/scholarships
First Year Scholarships
http://www2.ca.uky.edu/academics/scholar1styear
Upperclass and Transfer Student Scholarships
http://www2.ca.uky.edu/academics/upper
First year students with a
major in the UK College of
Agriculture.
Upperclass and transfer
students. Minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Forestry and Related Discipline Scholarships
Kentucky Woodland Owners Foundation Scholarship
http://kwoa.net/news/?cat=3 (scroll down to second news article)
Railway Tie Association
http://www.rta.org/Default.aspx?tabid=120
Kentucky Forest Industries Association Foundation – William H. Steele
Memorial Forestry Scholarship
Additional Information - Jim Newman, KFIA
Education Chairman at 606/277-1585 or the KFIA office at 502/695-3979.
Society of American Foresters (SAF) and Ben Meadows Natural Resource
Scholarships - Academic Achievement Scholarship
http://www.benmeadows.com/scholarships/
Society of American Foresters (SAF) and Ben Meadows Natural Resource
Scholarships - Leadership Scholarship
http://www.benmeadows.com/scholarships/
Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts – George Crafton
Scholarship
http://conservation.ky.gov/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts – Natural Resource
Scholarship
http://conservation.ky.gov/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts – Betty Barrick NonTraditional Scholarship
http://conservation.ky.gov/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Juniors and seniors.
Cumulative GPA 3.2 or
above.
Juniors and seniors.
Cumulative GPA 2.5 or
above.
High school seniors
interested in agriculture and
natural resources fields.
College students interested
in agriculture and natural
resources fields.
College students at least 25
years old interested in
agriculture and natural
resources fields.
Additional Scholarship Information
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Affording Higher Education (2010-2011) – A book of financial aid programs for Kentucky students pursuing a higher education. 20 edition.
Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA)
http://www.kheaa.com/website/kheaa/planning?main=1&display=KY_affordingEd
State Government http://www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/ky/ahe/ahestate.pdf
Public Universities http://www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/ky/ahe/ahepublic.pdf
Kentucky Scholarships http://www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/ky/ahe/ahekyscholar.pdf
Fastweb
http://www.fastweb.com/
For more information on the undergraduate forestry program or scholarships, please visit our web site or contact the Department of Forestry’s
Director of Undergraduate Studies.
www.ca.uky.edu/forestry
859-257-7596
fore stry. departme nt@uky.edu
Eligibility
Amount
Application Deadline
$500 to
full tuition
February 15
University of Kentucky Scholarships
www.uky.edu/FinancialAid/scholarship.htm
Incoming Freshman
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
http://www.uky.edu/FinancialAid/scholarship.htm
Flagship Scholarship
http://www.uky.edu/AcademicScholarships/freshman.htm
Incoming freshman.
Financial need. 28 ACT or
1240 SAT.
Incoming freshmen. Highest
ACT score is 26-27 or SAT
(Math+Reading) is 11701240 and 3.30 unweighted
high school GPA on 4.0
scale.
$1,500 for
in-state
($3,000
for nonresidents)
March 1, 2011 Scores
and GPA must be on
file with Office of
Undergraduate
Admission. No
application required.
March 1, 2011 Scores
and GPA must be on
file with Office of
Undergraduate
Admission. No
application required.
The Provost Scholarship
http://www.uky.edu/AcademicScholarships/freshman.htm
Incoming freshmen. ACT
score is 28 or SAT
(Math+Reading) is 1250 and
3.30 unweighted high school
GPA on 4.0 scale.
$1,500 for
in-state
($3,000
for nonresidents)
Competitive Scholarships for Freshmen
http://www.uky.edu/AcademicScholarships/freshman.htm
•
Otis A. Singletary Scholarship - Four-year awards provide tuition,
room and board and a yearly stipend of $1,500
•
The Presidential Scholarship - Four-year awards that cover the cost
of in-state tuition.
•
The Commonwealth Scholarship - Four-year awards for $2,500 per
year; Kentucky applicants only.
•
The National Excellence Scholarship - Four-year awards for $4,500
per year; non-resident applicants only.
Incoming freshmen. 31 ACT
or 1360 SAT (Math+Reading)
and 3.75 unweighted high
school GPA on 4.0 scale.
Varies by
award
January 15, 2011
William C. Parker Scholarship Program
http://www.uky.edu/AcademicScholarships/WCP.htm
500 word essay on topic: “How I will contribute to diversity at the
University of Kentucky.”
Incoming freshmen.
Minimum unweighted
cumulative high school GPA
of 2.50.
Ranges $5,000 to
in-state
tuition
cost, room,
meals
January 15, 2011
First Scholars
http://www.uky.edu/UGE/FirstScholars/suder.html
Legacy Tuition Program
http://www.uky.edu/AcademicScholarships/legacy.htm
First generation college
student. See other criteria.
Non-resident undergraduate
children of UK graduates
$5,000
renewable
?
Varies
March 1 (fall)
December 1 (spring)
Varies by
Tier
May 16, 2011
$2,500
May 16, 2011
Varies
March 1 (fall)
December 1 (spring)
$500 to
full tuition
March 15
$1,500
April 15, 2011
$2,500
April 15, 2011
varies
varies
Transfer Students
Trustees Scholarships for Transfer Students
http://www.uky.edu/AcademicScholarships/transfer.htm
William C. Parker Scholarship Program
http://www.uky.edu/AcademicScholarships/WCP.htm
500 word essay on topic: “How I will contribute to diversity at the
University of Kentucky.”
Legacy Tuition Program
http://www.uky.edu/AcademicScholarships/legacy.htm
3 Tiers of requirements.
Transfer students. Minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.50 and
completed 24 credit hours in
previous academic year.
Non-resident undergraduate
children of UK graduates
Currently Enrolled UK Students
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
http://www.uky.edu/FinancialAid/scholarship.htm
Academic Excellence Scholarships
http://www.uky.edu/AcademicScholarships/current.htm
William C. Parker Scholarship Program
http://www.uky.edu/AcademicScholarships/WCP.htm 500 word essay
on topic: “How I will contribute to diversity at the Univ. of Kentucky.”
Non-Traditional Students
http://www.uky.edu/AdultSS/Scholarship.htm
Currently enrolled UK
students. Financial need. At
least 3.0 GPA.
Currently enrolled, full-time
undergrads. 3.5 or greater
cumulative GPA. Completed
12 semester hours at UK by
end of spring semester.
Minimum cumulative GPA of
2.5 and completed 24 credit
hrs. in prev. academic year.
Currently enrolled students
ages 25 and over.