Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering Scholarships

The Lighthouse Beacon Foundation awards the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering Scholarships through its Pigman Scholars Program (PSP) at the University of Kentucky Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering. These scholarships strengthen the academic excellence of Kentucky students by supporting need-based scholarships* and ensuring they acquire the skills and traits needed to solve unique challenges.
(* The level of financial award varies based on the applicant's need profile)

The PSP is a formal scholarship enrichment program that began more than 25 years ago and includes engagement activities, encouraging classes, inspirational programs, and a formal mentoring platform. It is designed to improve student retention, boost internship, co-op, and job placements, and increase graduation rates.
The PSP inspires students to develop their unlimited potential.

The PSP hosts and supports dozens of engagement opportunities throughout the year to encourage and enlighten students. PSP activities engage and celebrate the annual success of the students with families and administrators at the annual Scholarship Luncheon. PSP freshman classes focus on success strategies, adaptation approaches, and leadership themes through a general UK course in the fall and an engineering course in the spring. PSP Programs build confidence and elevate skill levels for students through financial wellness, CliftonStrengths assessments, etiquette lessons, and a possible study abroad experience.

The PSP mentoring platform includes a structured group of talented and revered individuals who use thoughtful planning and sustained commitment to lead the Pigman Scholars. PSP programs and offerings are consistently enhanced and expanded to meet the needs of our students. The PSP provides students with a unique and transformational life investment and is centered on creating an ecosystem of support by placing students on the path to success.

FAQs

  • Freshman applicants must apply for admission to the University of Kentucky Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, provide all supporting documents to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and complete the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering Scholarship application in Scholarship Universe. A student’s scholarship application will not be reviewed until they have submitted their FAFSA application to determine demonstrated need.

    Priority Application Deadline: December 1*
    Application Deadline: February 15*.


    *If a deadline falls on a weekend, the application will remain open until 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on the following Monday. 

    • An unweighted GPA of 3.50 or higher

    • Demonstrate financial need on FASFA

    • Possess a 27 or higher on all ACT sections ( Math, Reading, English, and Science)

  • Due to the number of applicants and limited scholarships, the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering Scholarships will not be offered to every excellent student who meets the requirements and applies. However, we assure each applicant that their application will receive consideration and fair treatment in a very competitive process.