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Program Benefits & Components


Program Benefits

In addition to a $1,000 scholarship ($500 in the fall and $500 in the spring), UT LEAD scholars receive:

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

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.