2024 Application Guide for University of Tennessee Knoxville Global Ambassador Scholarship

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 1st of May, 2024

Scholarship Summary: 
The UTK honorary Global Ambassador Scholarship program recognizes international undergraduate students who exemplify the Volunteer spirit and have an excellent academic record based on their UT Converted and Weighted GPA. 

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible for the Global Ambassador Scholarship, you must;
•  Matriculate the fall semester immediately following your high school graduation
Obtain a minimum 3.0 high school GPA (UT Converted & Weighted Core GPA)

In order to keep the Global Ambassador Scholarship, you’re required to:
Maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) and good academic standing
Maintain full-time enrollment throughout each semester
Commit to being a UT Global Ambassador and adhere to the program requirements
Serve as an example of the Volunteer spirit as a positive peer resource for prospective international students

Value of Scholarship: 
The UTK Global Ambassador Scholarship is valued as follows;
i. $10,000 (3.0-3.49 GPA)
ii. $12,500 (3.5–3.79 GPA)
iii. $15,000 (3.8+ GPA)

This scholarship does not stack with other institutional scholarships

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. Apply for admission by the above deadline to be considered.
ii. All eligible students that meet the GPA requirement will receive an invitation with a separate application for the Global Ambassador Scholarship. 
iii. Students who are selected for this scholarship will be able to represent UT as a Global Ambassador and carry out Volunteer activities orchestrated through UT’s International Recruitment

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the UTK International Global Ambassador Scholarship Page.