Changing lives. Strengthening Kentucky. One student at a time.
The Arts and Sciences Champions initiative is designed to support Kentucky students from their first day on campus through graduation by providing both financial and personal support. These scholars are high-achieving, first generation students with unmet financial needs.
How it works
Champions donors commit to giving $5,000 annually for four years, which helps cover a wide range of needs: tuition, textbooks, and transformational experiences such as research, education abroad and internships. These students are also supported through the College’s First Gen Trailblazers Program, which offers mentoring, professional development and a strong sense of community.
Champions donors are encouraged to engage as informal mentors, offering encouragement, guidance and connection that can make all the difference in a student’s journey. Donors will receive updates on the student’s progress and take pride in knowing that their investment helped shape a bright future.
Impact
Your sponsorship helps Kentucky students:
- Stay enrolled and on track to graduate.
- Participate in internships and education abroad opportunities.
- Cover essential living costs.
- Focus on their academic and career goals.
- Build confidence, community, and a sense of belonging.
Meet Champion Scholars
"I couldn’t get the financial aid I needed. I was taking out student loans with no clue about how I could repay them. Then, I received an unexpected call that changed the trajectory of my life. Someone wanting to do that for a college kid, it was inspiring. I can only imagine how much this scholarship could help others, seeing how much of an impact it made on me spiritually, financially and socially."
Johanna Miller (Writing, Rhetoric and Digital Studies)
Champion Dr. Allen Schlamp's Scholar
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“With this scholarship, I’ve had more than enough funding to further my career here in psychology and neuroscience. Although some in my family have attended college, none had financial support from universities like I do. Studying medicine gets closer and closer – a dream come true for my family.”
Mia Peek (Psychology)
Champion Wilbur L. Price's Scholar
"Because of this scholarship, I was able to study abroad in France this summer - something my family and I were worried we wouldn’t be able to afford. The support has also eased the stress of taking out student loans and helps me feel less like I’ll be in a financial hole after graduation, especially since I plan to pursue graduate school. Having this extra help in undergrad lets me look toward my future education with excitement instead of fear."
Harlee Fox (International Studies)
Champion Wilbur L. Price's Scholar