We educate over 20,500 students annually, serving more students than any academic division at UK. Our graduates become doctors, lawyers, educators, researchers and more in Kentucky and beyond. Our faculty conduct vital research in areas like cancer treatment, renewable energy and artificial intelligence.
Your support is critical to creating a better future. Every gift empowers Kentucky students, advances groundbreaking research, and ensures that Arts and Sciences continues to drive progress across the Commonwealth.
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Kentucky’s bright future starts here. Give and join us in empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators.
The Champions Fund
A direct investment in Kentucky students with the greatest financial need. Become a Champion, sponsor a student scholar and open doors to opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach.
Ways to Give
First Gen Trailblazers Fund
College is a transformative experience. Help first-generation Wildcats make the most of it with scholarships, mentorship and academic support.
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Workforce Ready Wildcats Fund
Fund internships, research opportunities and hands-on experience that prepare students for Kentucky’s most important industries.
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The Finish Line Fund
Support students who are close to graduating but face financial barriers that threaten completion.
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Department or Program Fund
Support the work you care about most. Strengthen a specific department or program in the College of Arts and Sciences, expanding student opportunities, enhancing research and teaching and helping faculty and students thrive.
Why give?
Your gift to the College of Arts and Sciences makes possible:
- Scholarships that change lives for students with financial need.
- High-impact learning experiences such as internships, education abroad, and research.
- Recruitment and retention of world-class faculty, keeping students connected to leading scholars and mentors.
- Innovative teaching spaces where students learn boldly and collaborate across disciplines.
- Cutting-edge research addressing Kentucky’s most urgent challenges.
“As a former foster youth, pursuing higher education can feel overwhelming, especially knowing that only 3% of foster youth earn a college degree. This scholarship has helped me afford materials, but more importantly, it has reassured me that I belong here.”
Hannah Tackett
History major, First Gen Trailblazers Fund recipient
Be part of a bright future
Your generosity strengthens our students, our research, and our Commonwealth. Thank you for supporting the College of Arts and Sciences.