Reference Writer Instructions

UKASH is a part of the Jayhawk Rising initiative’s commitment to having a centralized location for scholarship opportunities. With UKASH, all reference information is now in one location for departments to review scholarship applications and award financial aid to selected students.

Reference & Reviewer Tab

When logging in, make sure that the Reference & Reviewer Tab is selected.
Home page for UKASH

How To:

New reference writers receive invitation emails

  • If you don't already have a user account in UKASH, you'll automatically receive an invitation email; follow the instructions provided in the email.
  • Select your invitation link in the email, which will bring you into the system and give you the chance to select a password.

Existing reference writers receive notification emails

  • If you already have an account, you'll receive a notification email when you have references assigned.

  1.  ​Go to the UKASH website.

  2. At the top right, select Sign In.

  3. At the top right, select References and Reviewers.

  4. Enter your log-in information and select Sign In.

  1. Select the link provided in the email.

  2. Select a student name.

  3. Follow instructions provided for reference such as answering questions, typing a letter, or uploading documents.