Admitted first-year, in-state students who apply for admission by December 15 of their senior year in high school will be automatically considered for this award.
A top scholar with exceptional academic performance and demonstrated engagement in their respective county and/or the state from each of the 95 Tennessee counties will be awarded a tuition and mandatory fees scholarship, which is renewable for four years. Eligible students must have a minimum 3.2 UT core weighted GPA and will be selected based on a holistic review of their admissions application and supplemental materials.
You must be admitted to the University and matriculate the fall semester immediately following your graduation from a US high school and be a US citizen, permanent resident, or domestic international student to be considered.
In order to retain this scholarship, students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA, federal Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and full-time enrollment each semester.
How does this combine with other scholarships?
This award cannot be combined with other institutional merit scholarships (such as Volunteer, Orange & White, Provost); however, it can be combined with Pledge, Tennessee Connect, or HOPE to help cover the cost of housing, food, and other expenses.