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UT Promise on Rocky Top

 

Emerging Future Leaders on Rocky Top

UT Promise on Rocky Top is a comprehensive initiative designed to empower students with financial aid, mentorship, and service-learning opportunities. This program ensures that scholars not only succeed academically but also thrive professionally and personally throughout their college journey.

The program is a unique cohort experience for University of Tennessee, Knoxville, students eligible for the  UT Promise Scholarship program.  As a reminder, the UT Promise is a last-dollar scholarship available to qualifying students.

Service & Career Integration

Vols help Vols.

Service is at the heart of the UT Promise on Rocky Top program and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, community. You’ll have numerous opportunities to give back through various projects and initiatives.

The program emphasizes the importance of service as work-based learning that provides an opportunity for hands-on engagement, ensuring you can translate your academic achievements and service experiences into career-ready skills.

Scholars in UT Promise on Rocky Top are required to complete eight hours of service each fall and spring semester.

You will have a variety of on and off-campus opportunities, such as:

Mentorship Models

“One who carries a torch stands in shadows to give light to others.”

One of the key benefits of the UT Promise on Rocky Top program is access to expanded mentorship opportunities.

Scholars must complete two mentor engagements each semester, and will have a variety of ways to identify and connect with academic and professional mentors on campus, within Knoxville, and beyond.

You can complete your mentorship in many ways, including:

Contact & Further Information

For additional details about the UT Promise on Rocky Top program, including eligibility, requirements, and upcoming events, please email Megan King at mhoak@utk.edu.