Otis A. Singletary Scholars

What is a Singletary Scholar?

First-year students who submit their application before December 1 can apply for the competitive Otis A. Singletary Scholarship, named after the University of Kentucky's eighth president. Up to 25 Singletary Scholars receive a prestigious merit scholarship for their future potential to lead lives of intellect, integrity, and service in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the world. Each Singletary Scholar is admitted to the Lewis Honors College, which aims to cultivate their individual leadership capacity via self-awareness assessments, dynamic classroom discussions, conversations with community leaders, and experiential learning, among many other opportunities. Singletary Scholars receive full tuition for four years, a two-year housing stipend, and the benefits of the Lewis Honors College, including a three-course mentored experience. They join a network of engaged leaders across the region and nation and serve as an example of the caliber of students at a world-class Honors College.

Dec. 1 Application Deadline

Why Become a Singletary Scholar?

Honors Benefits

In addition to the benefits offered to all Lewis Honors College students, Singletary Scholars have a dedicated Honors faculty member for advice and mentorship.

Exclusive Courses

Singletary Scholars have the privilege of taking three 1-credit courses designed to deepen their understanding of leadership plus cultivate and practice these skills. Designed as fun, collaborative opportunities to engage in and apply leadership, these courses also aim to develop a community of Singletary Scholars.

Still Have Questions?

For information about requirements and applying for the scholarship, visit the UK Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships website.

UK holds competitive scholarship interviews from late January through mid-February; candidates will be contacted by February 15 if they are invited to interview.

The Singletary Scholarship Experience is led by Dr. Laura Bryan, Singletary Scholar Advisor and the T.G. Lewis Faculty Scholar in Organizational Behavior [Positive Organizational Psychology]. Please contact her with any questions you have about the Singletary Scholarship experience in person or via email.