The College of Communication and Information has many opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to obtain scholarship funding.
ScholarshipUniverse
The College of Communication and Information utilizes ScholarshipUniverse, an online scholarship platform, to connect current and prospective students with College, UK and national scholarship opportunities and easily manage scholarship applications.
All undergraduate scholarship applications are located in ScholarshipUniverse. Both current students and prospective students with a linkblue ID can login to complete the student profile and search and apply for internal and external scholarship opportunities. For graduate funding opportunities within the College, please find more information below. For external graduate funding opportunities, visit ScholarshipUniverse.
For more information on using ScholarshipUniverse, please click the button below.
If you have general questions regarding ScholarshipUniverse, please click here.
Undergraduate Scholarships
Our scholarships are awarded based on the student’s GPA, leadership potential, community or academic involvement and essay answer.
All undergraduate scholarships are applied for through the ScholarshipUniverse platform. Although only one application is required for most College of Communication and Information scholarships, there are many potential awards depending on your major. The College of Communication and Information scholarship application typically opens in early January and closes in March.
Please note: You will not see the individual scholarships listed in ScholarshipUniverse. You will only see a general scholarship associated with your major (Ex. JAM General Scholarship). Your application will be matched to any and all qualifying scholarships after submission.
Click the button below to view a recording of the 2026 CI Undergraduate Scholarships Information Session.
Application Process
To be eligible for a College of Communication and Information scholarship, applicants must:
- Be admitted to University of Kentucky with a primary or secondary major in the College of Communication and Information.
- Complete the College of Communication and Information application in ScholarshipUniverse.
- Write a thoughtful essay of approximately 500 words or less that answers the application questions (details below).
- Write a thank you letter to the donor that has funded your scholarship.
- Attend the CI Student Awards ceremony in the spring of their award year.
Applicants will be asked to upload a current resume that includes: work experience/internships; community service; involvement/extracurriculars and awards and recognition.
Applicants will be asked to complete an essay of 500 words or less detailing their goals for their professional life, how those goals impact society and how their CI major will help them realize their achievements.
CI scholarships are awarded for one academic year, in two equal amounts, for the fall and spring semesters. Students must re-apply for continuing student scholarships in the spring semester of each year for the following year.
The CI scholarship application for Fall 2026 will open on Monday, January 19, 2026, and close on Monday, March 2, 2026 To apply please visit ScholarshipUniverse.
Graduate Funding
Graduate Program in Communication Students
The college scholarship application for the Graduate Program in Communication will open in early January and closes in March.
Library Science Graduate Students
The college scholarship application for Library Science is due mid-June.
Additional Funding and Scholarship Resources
Find university-wide information on financial aid and scholarships.
Click here to visit the UK Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships website.
The University of Kentucky Academic Scholarship Programs offer funds to outstanding students who demonstrate the potential for superior academic performance. Academic-based scholarships are administered by the Office of Academic Scholarships, and awards are made without regard to financial status, race, creed, religious preference or sex.
Click here for more information.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is expected to open in December 2023. Students are encouraged to fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after it opens.
Click here to begin filling out the FAFSA.
There are both federal and private student loan options to finance your education.
Click here for financing options.
UK’s financial aid counselors offer appointments and walk-in visits.
Click here to find a counselor.
CI Student Awards Ceremony
The CI Student Awards Ceremony takes place every spring to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our students who have earned scholarships, awards and departmental honors as well as those who dedicate their time by representing the College as an Ambassador or LLP Peer Mentor. The ceremony celebrates awards given in the current academic year.