Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end as follows;
i. Domestic students: 16th of December, 2024
ii. International Students: 1 May, 2025
Scholarship Summary:
The UTK Volunteer Scholarship program recognizes freshmen students (domestic and international) with an exemplary academic record based on a combination of GPA and test scores.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for the Volunteer Scholarship, you must;
• Matriculate the fall semester immediately following your high school graduation
• Obtain a minimum 3.8 high school GPA (UT Converted & Weighted Core GPA)
• Obtain a minimum score of 28 ACT or 1300 SAT
- Submit your new test scores to determine eligibility for the Volunteer Scholarship so they can be received by UT by July 1.
In order to keep the Volunteer Scholarship, you’re required to:
• Maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) and federal Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
• Maintain full-time enrollment throughout each semester
Value of Scholarship:
The UTK Volunteer Scholarships are valued as follows;
For Tennessee residents
i. $3,000 (28–29 ACT/ 1300–1350 SAT)
ii. $5,000 (30–33 ACT/ 1360–1480 SAT)
iii. $9,000 (34–36 ACT/ 1490–1600 SAT)
For non-Tennessee residents and international students
i. $8,000 (28–29 ACT/ 1300–1350 SAT)
ii. $13,000 (30–33 ACT/ 1360–1480 SAT)
iii. $18,000 (34–36 ACT/ 1490–1600 SAT)
Scholarship Application Guide:
There is no separate scholarship application; simply apply for admission by the above set deadlines to be considered.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the UTK Volunteer Scholarship Page or the International Scholarship Page.