UTAA Scholarships
Each year the private gifts to the UT Alumni Association sponsor more than 150 Tennessee Alumni Association Scholarships for students enrolled at campuses across the UT System.
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Learn more about the available scholarships by expanding the sections below.
The UT Alumni Association has allocated $2,000 per UT campus to fund a legacy scholarship for deserving students. The scholarship is open to first-year students at University of Tennessee System campuses and is available to both in-state and out-of-state students.
Recipients must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a child/stepchild or grandchild/step-grandchild of a degree-holding graduate from one of the UT campuses
- Must have a minimum 3.0 high school GPA to be considered
- Must have a minimum ACT score matching the average score for the respective campus in the previous academic year (or the equivalent SAT score as recognized by the campus)
- Must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA to retain the award.
The Andrew D. Holt Scholars Program memorializes UT’s former president Dr. Andy Holt for his efforts to build the university’s scholarship program during his 20-year association with the institution.
The most prestigious scholarship awarded by the University of Tennessee Alumni Association, the Andrew D. Holt scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated academic merit and leadership skills.
The Joe and Pat Johnson Student Alumni Scholarship is awarded to one student at each undergraduate campus. The $2,500 scholarship is awarded to an outstanding member of the campus student alumni organizations, respectively (i.e. Student Alumni Council in Chattanooga, Student Alumni Associates in Knoxville and Undergraduate Alumni Council in Martin), who has served the alumni association and his/her campus.
The student must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a current student alumni association organization member who meets requirements concerning service and devotion to the UT Alumni Association and student alumni organization
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student and full-time academic standing in the prior year
If no student qualifies for the scholarship in a particular year, the Student Alumni Scholarship will not be awarded.
Please see your Student Alumni Association staff representative for more information on how to apply for this scholarship.
UTC Students Only
This four-year $1,500 scholarship was created to provide funds for students who demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and proven academic ability. Only available to UT Chattanooga students.
The student must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a first-time freshman student enrolling immediately following high school graduation
- Minimum 3.25 high school GPA and a minimum 23 ACT composite score
- Requires documented current leadership activities in civic, community and student organizations
- Requires continued leadership participation during freshman year in select student organizations on the UTC campus
Open to any Tennessee or out-of-state student. Apply online by completing UTC’s scholarship application.
UTK Students Only
The UT Alumni Excellence Scholarship, a $6,000 ($1,500 per year) award, was created to provide funding for academically talented students with financial need who fall outside of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s current guaranteed scholarship program limits.
The student must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum 3.25-3.74 high school core GPA and a 27 or greater ACT score
- Have demonstrated financial need
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student
- Must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA to continue to receive the scholarship
Open to any Tennessee or out-of-state student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
UTM Students Only
This $1,000-$2,000 per year award was created for students entering UT Martin classified as a transfer student.
The student must meet the following requirements:
- Must enter UT Martin classified as a transfer student
- Minimum 3.50 cumulative collegiate GPA
- Must have a collegiate/community service activity Must have a leadership activity in college or community
The admissions application serves as the application for this scholarship. Students will be notified of this award with an offer letter.
UTM Students Only
This $1,000 one-year award was created for high school valedictorians who meet the following requirements:
- First-time college student
- Minimum 23 ACT composite
The admissions application will be reviewed for this scholarship, and you will be sent an application form if you are eligible. Only available to students at UT Martin.
Questions?
For more information about UTAA scholarships, please contact Melissa Smith, Director of Alumni Marketing and Special Events.
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