Program Benefits
In addition to a $1,000 scholarship ($500 in the fall and $500 in the spring), UT LEAD scholars receive:
- An extended New Student Orientation
- Access to an exclusive Leadership Community
- Flexible and innovative academic, social, and cultural programming
- A personalized Vol Success Team
Program Components
- Fall Requirements:
- Fall Kickoff
- First-Year Seminar
- Attendance at three programs that enhance:
- Academic Success
- Social Engagement
- Financial Wellness
- Career Outcomes
- Engage with UT alumni
- Academic coaching
- 2.75 semester GPA
- Spring Requirements:
- Attendance at three programs that enhance:
- Academic Success
- Social Engagement
- Financial Wellness
- Career Outcomes
- Engage with UT alumni
- Academic coaching
- Monthly meetups
- 2.75 semester GPA
- Attendance at three programs that enhance:
Program Criteria
Regularly admitted first-generation scholars and students graduating from Flagship high schools are eligible to participate.
Contact Us
Email Program Director Megan King at mhoak@utk.edu.