PROVOST STUDENT AWARDS  
CODE COLLEGE NAME OF THE AWARD DESCRIPTION OF THE AWARD REASON OR PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM CRITERIA FOR SELECTING RECIPIENT TYPE OF AWARD DOLLAR AMOUNT, LIMIT OR VALUE OF AWARD SOURCE OF FUNDS DATE AWARD APPROVED LEVEL OF APPROVAL REQUIRED ACCOUNT NUMBER ANNUAL EXPENSE
AS-1 ARTS & SCIENCES Administration The A.J. Whitehouse Premedical Award Outstanding premedical student Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Applicants need not be enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences, but should have a current cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and have completed at least ninety (90) credit hours of college work by the end of spring Semester. Cash $100 Restricted Funds     Private Donations $100
AS-2 ARTS & SCIENCES Administration Phi Beta Kappa Award (first place) Recognition of outstanding scholarly Research and writing by undergraduates Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Performance Quality and content of critical thinking soundness of research; significance of the contribution; organization and format clarity or writing Cash $700 General Funds     2-03106 $700
AS-3 ARTS & SCIENCES Administration Phi Beta Kappa Award (second Place) Recognition of outstanding scholarly Research and writing by undergraduates Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Performance Quality and content of critical thinking soundness of research; significance of the contribution; organization and format clarity or writing Cash $700 General Funds     2-03106 $700
AS-4 ARTS & SCIENCES Administration Art & Sciences Dean Scholarship One-year award based on academic achievment awarded to a student with a major in the College of Arts and Sciences Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Current cumulative gpa of 3.5 or higher and completed at least 30 cr hrs of college by the end of the spring semester Deposited into student account;divided between terms of the academic year Varies; usually from $500 to $1,000 Miscellaneous contributions to the college: phonathon   Selected by faculty committee appointed by the Dean 5-32242 Approx. $18,000
AS-5 ARTS & SCIENCES Administration Maddie Lee Walker Scholarship One-year award based on academic achievment awarded to a student with a major in the College of Arts and Sciences Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Current cumulative gpa of 3.5 or higher and completed at least 30 cr hrs of college by the end of the spring semester Deposited into student account;divided between terms of the academic year $2,000 Endowment   Selected by faculty committee appointed by the Dean 5-32936 $2,000
AS-6 ARTS & SCIENCES Administration Susan Belmore Scholarship One-year award based on academic achievment awarded to a student with a major in the College of Arts and Sciences Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Current cumulative gpa of 3.5 or higher and completed at least 30 cr hrs of college by the end of the spring semester Deposited into student account;divided between terms of the academic year $2,000 Endowment   Selected by faculty committee appointed by the Dean 5-35059 $2,000
AS-7 ARTS & SCIENCES Administration Andrew Jackson Gardner Scholarship One-year award based on academic achievment awarded to a student with a major in the College of Arts and Sciences Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Current cumulative gpa of 3.5 or higher and completed at least 30 cr hrs of college by the end of the spring semester Deposited into student account;divided between terms of the academic year $1,500 Endowment   Selected by faculty committee appointed by the Dean 5-35086 $1,500
AS-8 ARTS & SCIENCES Administration Cleveland Scholarship One-year award based on academic achievment awarded to a student with a major in the College of Arts and Sciences Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Current cumulative gpa of 3.5 or higher and completed at least 30 cr hrs of college by the end of the spring semester Deposited into student account;divided between terms of the academic year $1,500 Endowment   Selected by faculty committee appointed by the Dean 5-35420 $1,500
AS-9 ARTS & SCIENCES Administration Kash Senior Premedical Award Outstanding premedical student Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Current cumulative gpa of 3.5 or higher and completed at least 30 cr hrs of college by the end of the spring semester Deposited into student account;divided between terms of the academic year $750 Endowment   Selected by faculty committee appointed by the Dean College of Medicine $750
AS-10 ARTS & SCIENCES Administration Whitlow Scholarship Renewable award based on academic achievement and financial need made to a student with a major in the College of Arts and Sciences Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Awarded to incoming freshman students with a minimum of 3.5 high school gpa, 30 ACT composite, KY resident, and demonstrated financial need; renewable upon maintaining 3.5 UK gpa; available periodically as recipients graduate Deposited into student account;divided between terms of the academic year $2,500 Check from donor to the Office of Development   Selected by Dean's designate in consultation with donor 5-37334 $5,000
AS-11 ARTS & SCIENCES Administration David and Lauri Perry Scholarship Renewable award made to a student with a major in the College of Arts and Sciences Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Awarded to incoming freshman students with a minimum of 3.5 high school gpa, demonstrated estra curricular activities, and potential for further success; renewable;available periodically as recipients graduate Deposited into student account;divided between terms of the academic year $750 Endowment   Selected by Dean's designate in consultation with donor 5-37469 $750
AS-12 ARTS & SCIENCES Administration Robert B. and Helen P. Jewell Educational Foundation Scholarship Renewable award based on academic achievement and financial need made to a student with a major in the College of Arts and Sciences Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Awarded to incoming freshmen in A&S majors designated by the Foundation each year; requires minimum of 28 ACT composite, KY resident, and demonstrated financial need; renewable upon maintaining a 2.75 UK gpa; available each year as recipients graduate Deposited into student account;divided between terms of the academic year There are currently two awars at $6,000 per year and three awards at $5,000 per year Receive check from foundation at the beginning of each semester   Selected by Dean's designate in consultation with donor 5-35933 $27,000
AS-13 ARTS & SCIENCES Administration The Ralph M. Shearer Scholarship Renewable award based on academic achievement made to a student with a major in the College of Arts and Sciences Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Current cumulative gpa of 3.5 or higher and completed at least 30 cr hrs of college by the end of the spring semester; preference to students from Pulaski or Wayne counties Deposited into student account;divided between terms of the academic year $1,000 Endowment   Selected by Dean's designate in consultation with donor   $1,000
AS-23 ARTS & SCIENCES Chemistry C.H.H. Griffith Outstanding General Chemistry Teaching Asst. Award See Criteria Honor Teaching Assistant for Outstanding Academic Performance Presented to the teaching assistant who shows the most outstanding performance in General Chemistry during the past academic year; nominated by faculty & lab supervisor. Cash Award $500-$1,000 Restricted Funds     Tuttle-Chemistry Fund $1,000
AS-24 ARTS & SCIENCES Chemistry Chemistry Departmental Summer Research Awards To provide economic support to students without any other financial support during June and July See Criteria Presented to graduate students in good academic standing without other means of financial support during June & July. Typically a graduate student receives either a research award or a teaching assistantship in his or her first summer at UK. Cash Award $2,000 per Student Restricted Funds     Tuttle Chemistry Fund $20,000
AS-25 ARTS & SCIENCES Chemistry Outstanding Research Award See Criteria Honor Outstanding Graduate Student Award is based on research accomplishments for the past year. A summary of that research is a part of the nomination. Presented at the end of the Spring Semester. Cash Award $500-$1,000 Restricted Funds     Tuttle-Chemistry Fund $1,000
AS-26 ARTS & SCIENCES Chemistry Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award See Criteria Honor Outstanding Graduate Student Presented to the TA who shows the most outstanding performance during the post academic year, typically other than area of General Chemistry; nominated by faculty lab supervisor. Cash Award $500-$1,000 Restricted Funds     Tuttle-Chemistry Fund $1,000
AS-27 ARTS & SCIENCES Chemistry Fast Start Award See Criteria Honor Outstanding Graduate Student Presented to a graduate student in his or her first or second year in the Department of Chemistry, who has made outstanding initial overall progress towards his or her degree. Cash Award $500-$1,000 Restricted Funds     Tuttle-Chemistry Fund $1,000
AS-28 ARTS & SCIENCES Chemistry 100% Plus Award See Criteria Honor Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Given to the graduate or undergraduate student who shows the most exemplary professional attitude. Such an individual is enthusiastic about his/her research and frequently works nights and weekends. Cash Award $500-$1,000 Restricted Funds     Tuttle-Chemistry Fund $1,000
AS-29 ARTS & SCIENCES Chemistry General Chemistry Excellence Award See Criteria Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Award goes to an undergraduate student with the highest exam average in CHE 105 and CHE 107. Presented at the end of each Fall and Spring semester. Cash Award $500 Restricted Funds     Tuttle-Chemistry Fund $1,000
AS-30 ARTS & SCIENCES Chemistry Stephen Harris Cook Undergraduate Summer Research Fellow/Hammond Research Award See Criteria Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Entering junior or senior students who have demonstrated potential for academic excellence and show need for financial assistance. Cash Award $1,600 each Restricted Funds     5-32939 &
5-35937
$3,200
AS-31 ARTS & SCIENCES Chemistry Willard Riggs Meredith Memorial Award See Criteria Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Presented to senior in Chemistry who has the best qualities of leadership, service and other personal characteristics, and who shows the best promise for future educational and professional accomplishments. Presented at the end of Spring Semester. Cash Award $250 Restricted Funds     Willard Riggs Meredith Memorial Fund $250
AS-32 ARTS & SCIENCES Chemistry Hammond Undergraduate Service Award See Criteria Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Given in recognition of outstanding service to the Department. The award is open to all undergraduates, regardless of class; presented at the end of Spring Semester. Cash Award $100 Restricted Funds     Chemistry Development/
Hammond Fund
$100
AS-33 ARTS & SCIENCES Chemistry Merck Index Award See Criteria Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Undergraduate student who has demonstrated scholastic achievement in Chemistry and who possesses other qualities that warrant recognition. Presented at the end of spring Semester. Cash Award & Copy of Merck Index $100 & Book Restricted Funds     Chemistry Development/
Hammond Fund
$100
AS-34 ARTS & SCIENCES Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry See Criteria Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Presented to either a junior or senior by the division of Analytical Chemistry and the American Chemical Society to both encourage and recognize students who display and aptitude for career in analytical chemistry. Presented at the end of Spring Semester. Chech award and 15 mo subscription to Analytical Chemistry & membership to the Division of Analytical Chemistry in American Chemical Society $100 and journal subscription Restricted Funds   Department Chair Chemistry Development/ Hammond Fund & American Chemical Society $100
AS-35 ARTS & SCIENCES Chemistry Hammond Leadership Award See Criteria Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance and Leadership Designed to recognize a senior Chemistry major who has demonstrated scholastic achievement, leadership ability and character. Presented at the end of Spring Semester. Check Award $100 Restricted Funds   Department Chair Chemistry Development/
Hammond Fund
$100
AS-36 ARTS & SCIENCES Chemistry Freshman Chemistry Award See Criteria Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Award goes to a first-year Chemistry major with a record of outstanding academic achievement in chemistry. Presented at the end of the Spring Semester. Check Award & Copy of CRC Handbook of Chemistry & Physics $100 & book Restricted Funds   Department Chair Chemistry Development/
Hammond Fund; CRC Press
$100
GR-1 GRADUATE SCHOOL Distinguished Scholar Award To recognize and establish those who have made significant contribution to the field of public policy in research and other scholarly activities. Honor Student for Outstanding Performance Chosen by the Martin School Doctoral Student Association Plaque/travel expenses/ honorarium $45 Plaque/ $500 honorarium/$500 General Funds     2-06334 $1,000
GR-2 GRADUATE SCHOOL Daniel Reedy Best Paper Award Outstanding Written Work Recognize outstanding MHA or MPA student's written work Committee Cash and plaque $210 Restricted Funds     Gift Funds $210
PV-1 PROVOST Ockerman Award Recognize outstanding student performance Honor Student for Outstanding Performance Contributions to international student life Engraved tray $100 General Funds     2-01403 $100
UN-1 AP UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION TA Award Teaching Assistant Awards Honor Teaching Assistants for Outstanding Performance Committee Cash $500 each General Funds     2-05015 $500
UN-2 AP UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Honors Crystal Award Crystal piece to student providing the most service to Honors Program Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Performance Committee Crystal $200 General Funds     2-01531 $200
UN-3 AP UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Honors Diachun Award Graduating Senior in Honors program showing most research Achievement Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Performance Committee Check $1,000 General Funds     2-01531 $1,000
UN-4 AP UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Honors Barrett Award best submissions to JAR literary journal Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Performance Committee Check $300 General Funds     2-01531 or
5-33104
$300
UN-5 AP UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Oswald Research & Creativity Program First & Second Place winners in 7 subject areas based on written proposals. Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Performance Committee Cash $350 first place $200 second place General Funds     2-01504 $550
UN-6 AP UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Research Program Semester & Summer Grants to Undergrad. based on written proposals Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Performance Committee Cash $2500 summer grant/ $500 semester grant General Funds     2-06653 $3,000
UN-7 AP UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION HMN 301.001 Junior Seminar I Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Committee $1,000 stipend $1,000 Restricted Funds     Director $1,000
UN-8 AP UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION HMN 302.001 Junior Seminar II Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Committee $1,000 stipend $1,000 Restricted Funds     Director $1,000
UN-9 AP UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION HMN 497.001 Senior Thesis Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Committee $3,000 stipend $3,000 Restricted Funds     Director $3,000
UN-10 AP UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Senior Gaines Fellows Scarf given to each graduate Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Director Cash $60 Restricted Funds     Director $60
UN-11 AP UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Bingham Seminar Travel Grant and Book Stipend based on application and written assignment Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Director $1,000 travel/$100 book stipend $1,100 Restricted Funds     Director $1,100
UN-12 AP UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Sophomore Initiative Award to student who writes curriculum for course Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Director Book certificate to Joseph Beth $200 Restricted Funds     Director $200
UN-13 AP UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION HMN 300.001 Award to students based on application Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Director Book certificate $100 Restricted Funds     Director $100
UN-14 AP UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Breathitt Undergraduate Lectureship Student Lecturer Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Committee $500 honorarium and $100 engraved crystal bowl $600 Restricted Funds     Director $600
MI-1 AP MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS John T. Smith Award To recognize an African American Graduate Student To reward an African American Graduate Student for academic excellence, outstanding service & leadership Committee Plaque $60 General Funds     2-01225 $60
MI-2 AP MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS Spirit Award Outstanding Undergraduate Student Performance Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Performance   Plaque $25-40 General Funds     2-01223 $40
MI-3 AP MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS BSU Banquet Speaker Outstanding Undergraduate Student Performance Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Performance   Plaque $25-40 General Funds     2-01223 $40
MI-4 AP MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS Outstanding Member Outstanding Undergraduate Student Performance Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Performance   Plaque $25-40 General Funds     2-01224 $40
MI-5 AP MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS Outstanding Freshmen Outstanding Undergraduate Student Performance Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Performance   Plaque $25-40 General Funds     2-01225 $40
MI-6 AP MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS Outstanding Senior Outstanding Undergraduate Student Performance Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Performance   Plaque $25-40 General Funds     2-01225 $40
MI-7 AP MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS BSU Leadership Outstanding Undergraduate Student Performance Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Performance   Plaque $25-40 General Funds     2-01225 $40
MI-8 AP MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS Outstanding Student Org. Outstanding Undergraduate Student Performance Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Performance   Plaque $25-40 General Funds     2-01225 $40
MI-9 AP MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS Doris Wilkinson Outstanding Undergraduate Student Performance Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Performance   Plaque $25-40 General Funds     2-01225 $40
MI-10 AP MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS Lyman T. Johnson Outstanding Undergraduate Student Performance Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Performance   Plaque $25-40 General Funds     2-01225 $40
MI-11 AP MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS Outstanding Student Outstanding Undergraduate Student Performance Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Performance   Plaque $30 General Funds     2-02847 $30
MI-12 AP MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS Alumni Recognition Outstanding Undergraduate Student Performance Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Performance   Plaque $25-40 General Funds     2-03555 $40
MI-13 AP MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS Outstanding Tutor Award To increase retention and graduation rates of first generation, low income and disabled students Honor Student for Outstanding Academic Performance Tutors who are particularly successful with the students they tutor Book award and certificate $50 Restricted Funds     Donation and SSS recognition funds $50
SA-1 VP STUDENT AFFAIRS Singletary Awards Outstanding Graduating Senior Man and Woman Established by SAB in 1978 to recognize outstanding contributions made to UK by a graduating senior man and a graduating senior woman To honor those students who have unselfishly become engaged in making the University a better institution through their leadership and active involvement The recipients are selected based on the significance and degree of active involvement in leadership positions and the contributions they have made to UK during their entire undergraduate career at UK Check ($1,000 per award) and Plaque ($200 per award) $1,200 General Funds/Restricted Funds   Dean of Students (check award), Director of Student Activities(plaque award) 2-01240 check award), 3-14059 (plaque award) $2,400
SA-2 VP STUDENT AFFAIRS OMICRON DELTA KAPPA AWARD This award is given to a student who is transferring to Lexington Campus from a Community College Honor Undergraduate Student for Outstanding Performance Selection is based on participation in activities that denote an outstanding student leader by the Awards Committee of ODK - Main Campus, composed of students. Cash and Certificate $500 General Funds     2-03107 $500
SA-3 VP STUDENT AFFAIRS STUDENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Given to one Student Employee who has demonstrated outstanding customer service, initiative or other outstanding contribution To recognize and reward initiative and teamwork Recipient selected by committee from those students who have made Employee of the Month for that academic year, maintained at least a 2.0 gpa & who work at least 9 hours Up to $250 check, name added to perpetual plaque, plus gift or plaque not to exceed $125 value $375 General Funds   Student Center Director 2-01248 $375
SA-4 VP STUDENT AFFAIRS Dr. Robert G. Zumwinkle Student Rights Award Given to one student or one staff member or other person who is dedicated to the preservation of student rights In establishing the awards, the SGA recognized the importance of student rights in an egalitarian community at UK SGA seeks nominations from the University community for individuals who have fought for the recognition of student rights and preserving student rights $300 check and plaque if awarded to student; plaque only if staff or other $425 Restricted Funds   Student Center Director 3-14060 $425
SA-5 VP STUDENT AFFAIRS Outstanding Undergraduate Award Given to one freshman, one sophomore and one junior who has shown outstanding leadership To reward students who have made the University a better place through their leadership and active involvement Endorsement by faculty or staff member. The selection is by committee, based on the significance and degree of involvement. Plaque $150 Restricted Funds   Director of Student Activities 3-14059 $450
SA-6 VP STUDENT AFFAIRS Darrell A. VanMeter Community Service Award Given to an undergraduate student who has demonstrated significant leadership and achievement specific to volunteerism and community service To recognize volunteerism and the spirit of community service A committee of students and administrators select the recipient from campus-wide nominations $500 check and plaque $625 Restricted Funds   Director of Student Activities Student Center Director's Office/Leadership/Student Volunteer Center $625
SA-7 VP STUDENT AFFAIRS Student Activities Board Outstanding Leadership/Service Award Award given to one volunteer S.A.B. member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in activities programming To reward the SAB member who has demonstrated outstanding volunteer leadership in activities programming Recipients must be a member of the Student Activities Board. The recipient is confirmed by the Board members. Gift/plaque (up to two awards) $125 Restricted Funds   Director of Student Activities 3-14059 $250
SA-8 VP STUDENT AFFAIRS Carol Adelstein Award Award given to an outstanding University student with a disability To recognize an outstanding University student with a disability A committee consisting of the Director of Handicapped Student Services, the Academic Ombuds and the Vice President for Student Affairs shall select the recipient. Check $3,000 Restricted Funds     Endowment Income $3,000
SA-9 VP STUDENT AFFAIRS Student Activities Board Outstanding Leadership/Service Award for President and Vice President Award given to recognize the outgoing President and Vice President for their leadership and service to the Board To recognize the paraprofessional nature of event programming and the unique demands placed upon these student leaders The recipients must hold the position of President and Vice President on the Student Activities Board. Gift/plaque $125 Restricted Funds   Director of Student Activities 3-14059 $250
SA-10 VP STUDENT AFFAIRS STUDENT ASSISTANT MANAGER OF THE YEAR Given to the one Student Assistant Manager who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, customer service and dedication. To recognize leadership and management skills Selected by committee from those students who are Asst. managers, maintain a 2.0 gpa and work a minimum of 9 hrs. Name added to perpetual plaque plus gift or plaque not to exceed $125 value $150 General Funds   Student Center Director 2-01248 $150