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College of Design Scholarships

All college-level, departmental and school-specific scholarships for students in the College of Design (excluding travel scholarships) can be applied for through a single application that opens each academic year in the spring semester. 

Travel and Education Abroad scholarships in the College of Design can be applied for through a separate application that opens in the fall semester of each academic year (note that the Zolondek Travel Award has additional eligibility requirements). 

These scholarships and the accompanying applications are for students who are currently enrolled in the College of Design. Incoming first-year and transfer students will have the opportunity to apply for scholarships as part of the admissions process. UK's Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships can provide specific information about scholarships available for incoming freshmen and transfer students . Other (non-scholarship) forms of financial aid are applied for through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

CoD Tuition Scholarships

All college-specific scholarships are applied for through a single application. The 2025-26 application closed on March 2, 2025.

Application Opens Spring 2026

CoD Travel Scholarships

The 2026-27 Travel Scholarship application is now open for currently enrolled students. Apply by November 9, 2025.

Apply for Travel Scholarships