Scholarships

Scholarships are given in recognition of what you've accomplished through academic study, talent, service projects, and future goals.

UT Promise Scholarship

UT Promise is a new undergraduate scholarship program guaranteeing free tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying Tennessee residents attending UT's campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski, Martin, and Memphis. This innovative scholarship will cover a student’s last-dollar amount of tuition and mandatory fees after other financial aid is applied (such as Pell grants, HOPE Scholarship or other institutional scholarships) to students who qualify for HOPE and whose family household income is under $75,000 a year. For more information, including application steps and deadlines, visit the UT Promise web site.

Tennessee HOPE Lottery Scholarship

The HOPE Scholarship, also known as the Lottery Scholarship, is funded by the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (TELS) Program. To receive TELS funding, students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year.

Scholarship Aviator

Both new and continuing students are eligible to apply for our donor-funded scholarships and encouraged to reapply every year. The Scholarship Application is tailored to each student, based on the most current data the university has on file. You will automatically be matched to every scholarship within Aviator to which you are potentially eligible.

The application for the Scholarship Aviator is open from October 1 – February 1.

Visit the Scholarship Aviator

Incoming Freshmen, Four-Year Merit Scholarships

Qualifying students are allowed only one UT Martin four-year merit freshmen scholarship.

Fall 2024 Merit-Scholarship Qualifications

Merit-based scholarships start at a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and a 19 ACT (or SAT equivalent) and are awarded as funds are available. Students are automatically considered for merit-based awards when applying for admission, and priority consideration is given to students who apply for admission by February 1. The amounts listed for each scholarship are for new students enrolling at UT Martin in Fall 2023. Merit-based scholarships are not available to students enrolled in online degree programs.

View merit-based scholarships chart

University Scholars Program

$2,500 per year for four years, stack-able with the Chancellor's Scholarship.
Selective Scholarship; students must be eligible for the Chancellor's Scholarship to apply
Thirty students selected by program directors are allowed into the program each year with a maximum of 120 students in the program at one time
Continuation requirements: must have a 3.3 GPA at the end of spring semester; participate in a special ten-semester hour curriculum for University Scholar students; and be active in extra-curricular activities including group community service, cultural activities, and service to the student organization.
Students who successfully complete the program graduate with the distinction of "University Scholar"
Complete the online application by December 20, 2024 and participate in the interview weekend activities

Chancellor Scholarship

$4,000 per year/$16,000 for four years effective Fall 2024
Students awarded prior to Fall 2024 will continue to receive $3,000 per year
Chancellor's Scholarship recipients are eligible for a travel-study stipend of $2,500 to apply toward a university-approved travel experience while enrolled at UT Martin
Academic requirements: See Scholarship Chart
Continuation requirements: 2.75 GPA at the end of each spring semester, remain a full-time student
Recipients are eligible to enroll in Honors courses
How to apply: Your UT Martin admission application
Deadline: February 1
Out-of-state students will also receive a waiver to cover out-of-state fees (additional estimated value $6,040 per year/$24,160 for four years)

Dean Scholarship

$3,000 per year/$12,000 for four years effective Fall 2024
Students awarded prior to Fall 2024 will continue to receive $2,000 per year
Academic requirements: See Scholarship Chart
Continuation requirements: 2.75 at the end of each spring semester, remain a full-time student
How to apply: Your UT Martin admission application
Deadline: February 1
Out-of-state students who qualify for the Dean Scholarship will also receive the Voyager Out-of-State Scholarship

Excellence Scholarship

$1,500 per year/$6,000 for four years effective Fall 2023
Students awarded prior to Fall 2023 will continue to receive $1,000 per year
Academic requirements: See Scholarship Chart
Continuation requirements: 2.75 GPA at the end of each spring semester, remain a full time student
How to apply: Your UT Martin admission application
Deadline: February 1
Out-of-state students who qualify for the Excellence scholarship will also receive the Voyager Out-of-State Scholarship

Achieve Scholarship

$1,000 per year/$4,000 for four years effective Fall 2023
Students awarded prior to Fall 2023 will continue to receive $500 per year
Academic requirements: See Scholarship Chart
Continuation requirements: 2.75 GPA at the end of each spring semester, remain a full time student
How to Apply: Your UT Martin admission application
Deadline: February 1
Out-of-state students who qualify for the Achieve scholarship will also receive the Voyager Out-of-State Scholarship

Harold Conner Scholarship

$2,000 per year/$8,000 for four years
Selective scholarship
To be considered, students must have a minimum ACT of 21 and a 3.25 high school grade point average
Continuation requirements: must have 2.75 GPA at the end of each spring semester, remain a full-time student
Awards will be made based on the student’s high school academic and leadership record and ACT score
Must be classified as an in-state student
Preference will be given to students from underrepresented groups.
How to apply: Your UT Martin admission application
Deadline: February 1

Continuing Undergraduate Four-Year Scholarships

Voyager Out-of-State Scholarship

$5,000 per year for up to four years
First-year students must have a minimum 3.0 high school GPA
Transfer students must be regularly admitted with 12+ transfer hours and a 2.0 cumulative GPA
Must be a full-time student and remain in good standing

Music Scholarship

$300 - $1000 per year
Awarded by audition to students regardless of major
Renewable each academic year

Band Scholarship

$300 - $1000 per year
Awarded by audition to students regardless of major
Renewable each academic year

Army R.O.T.C. Scholarship

The U.S. Army offers four, three, and two-year scholarships to qualified men and women on a merit basis. They pay for tuition and fees (or room and board), books, and related academic expenses.
If opted out of tuition and fees (or room and board) the student will receive $5,000 towards their room and board per semester.
A tax-free subsistence allowance of approximately $3,000 - $5,000 per year is provided to students who enroll in the advance course or for each year an ROTC scholarship is in effect.
For more information contact: jbass22@utm.edu

Transfer Scholarships

Note: Students enrolled in online degree programs are not eligible for UT Martin Merit-Based Scholarships.

Elam Promise Transfer

$2,000 per year for up to three years effective Fall 2024
Students awarded prior to Fall 2024 will continue to receive $1,000 per year
Completed 12+ credit hours
Eligibility criteria: 3.5 cumulative transfer GPA
Tennessee resident
Renewal criteria: 2.75 GPA at the end of each spring semester, remain a full-time student
Qualifying students are allowed only one transfer scholarship

Elam Promise Transfer Advance

$1,750 per year for up to three years effective Fall 2024
Students awarded prior to Fall 2024 will continue to receive $750 per year
Completed 12+ credit hours
Eligibility criteria: 3.25 – 3.49 cumulative transfer GPA
Tennessee resident
Renewal criteria: 2.75 GPA at the end of each spring semester, remain a full-time student
Qualifying students are allowed only one transfer scholarship

Elam Promise Transfer Achieve

$1,500 per year for up to three years effective Fall 2024
Students awarded prior to Fall 2024 will continue to receive $500 per year
Completed 12+ credit hours
Eligibility criteria: 3.00 – 3.24 cumulative transfer GPA
Tennessee resident
Renewal criteria: 2.75 GPA at the end of each spring semester, remain a full-time student
Qualifying students are allowed only one transfer scholarship

Voyager Transfer Out-of-State Scholarship

$5,000 per year for up to three years
Transfer students must be regularly admitted with 12+ transfer hours and a 2.0 cumulative GPA
Must be a full-time student and remain in good standing

Phi Theta Kappa

$1,000 per year, up to two years
Eligibility criteria: 3.0 cumulative transfer GPA with 12+ completed credit hours, must be an active member of Phi Theta Kappa
Renewal criteria: 2.75 GPA at the end of each spring semester, remain a full-time student

UT Alumni Sponsored Scholarships

Transfer Scholarship

$1,000 - $2,000 award
3.5 cumulative college GPA
Proven collegiate/community service activity
Proven leadership activity in college or community
Selection process
How to Apply: Your admissions application is your application for this scholarship.
Students will be notified of this award with an offer letter.

Valedictorian Recognition Award

One-year award
$1,000 stipend
Minimum 23 ACT is required
Selection process
How to Apply: Your admissions application is your application for this scholarship.
Students will be notified of this award with an offer letter.

Alumni Andrew D. Holt Scholarship

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.

How to Apply: Your admissions application is your application for this scholarship.
Students will be notified of this award with an offer letter.

Joe and Pat Johnson Student Alumni Scholarship

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, Undergraduate Alumni Council in Martin, and Student Alumni Associates in Knoxville), 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 representative for more information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Elam Alumni Legacy Scholarship

UT Martin alumni and their families are part of our family. That's why the UT Alumni Association - Martin Office is proud to offer the Elam Alumni Legacy Scholarship Program. The Elam Alumni Legacy Scholarship program benefits family members of alumni who want to attend UTM.

Who is eligible to be considered for an Elam Alumni Legacy Scholarship?

Students must be incoming freshmen (Award is for freshman year only);
He or she must be the child/stepchild, or grandchild of a UTM alumnus/alumna who has demonstrated a commitment to the university;
Students should demonstrate good academic standing and good citizenship through extracurricular activities.
3.0 High School GPA and a minimum 21 ACT;
Applicant must be able to respond yes to questions on the UT Martin Undergraduate Admission Application referring to parents and if they are graduates of UTM. A letter of invite to the student will be mailed from data received from the application process. An application will be e-mailed electronically to the applicant and will be reviewed by the Alumni Legacy Scholarship Committee.
Apply through the Scholarship Aviator
Deadline: February 1
Students will be notified of the award by the Alumni Legacy Scholarship Committee.

Other Scholarships

Call Me MiSTER®

Call Me MiSTER® is a teacher leadership program that provides the participants, who are entitled "Call Me MiSTER® Scholars," with the tools necessary to succeed as pre-service teachers. With the preparation and support from the Call Me MiSTER® program, students will go on to pursue successful careers in elementary and middle schools in Tennessee.

SGA Student Scholarship for Travel-Study/Study Abroad

Any full-time undergraduate, graduate, or TIEP student who enrolls in a travel-study or study-abroad program approved by the Travel-Study Scholarship Committee can apply. The Travel-Study Scholarship Committee will consider the following criteria when making awards:

The cost of the applicant's travel-study program
The duration of the program
The program itinerary (preferably out-of-state and international travel)
The academic content of the program
The financial need of the applicant
The availability of other funds to support the chosen program

Requirements

Complete the application form and submit the original to the Center for International Education, 124 Gooch Hall, by the appropriate deadline.

Important Notes

Students are encouraged to make their travel-study plans early in the academic year and to apply for support by the most appropriate deadline. These funds, generated by the SGA Travel-Study Fee, are limited, and may be significantly depleted by the spring semester.
Before a student may receive a scholarship, he/she must pay all outstanding university fees.
Students must conform to the rules for submitting scholarship applications listed on the reverse side.
Students should make a point of seeking additional scholarship assistance from other sources to supplement this award. Additional funds may be available from the Colleges and Departments within which they are majoring. See trip leader for additional scholarship information.
Please understand that if you receive financial aid from this scholarship, you may be asked by the SGA Committee to present at an upcoming event. This would include a presentation about your travels to help enlighten other students about the benefits of traveling while in college. Failure to comply may constitute in some of or the entire amount you are awarded to be charged to you. Also understand that we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you apply later, you may be awarded only partial or none of the scholarship amounts due to the high interest in students traveling.
Travel study scholarship awards funded by the SGA Committee will be applied directly to the total cost of the selected travel study experience.
SGA Scholarship Application
For more information, visit Travel-Study/Study Abroad

Veterans Scholarships

Go to funding for veterans for scholarships, grants and other funding for veterans and their dependents

Students receiving educational assistance through the Department of Veteran Affairs, can contact our Veteran Services Office at 731.881.1689 or email veterans@utm.edu for more information.

Outside Scholarships

The Abbot and Fenner Scholarship

ACS Scholarship Program

AES Scholarship

Balanced Man Scholarship from Sigma Phi Epsilon

Coca-Cola Scholarship

Community Foundation Scholarship Program

Farm and Ranch Depot Scholarship

Girl Scout scholarships

Health Professions Scholarship Program- U.S. Army

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Institute for Humane Studies