Merit Scholarships
Based on both your GPA and ACT (SAT) scores together, you may automatically qualify for renewable merit scholarships—no separate application required.
Provost’s Scholar – $6,000 annually
Awarded to students with ACT score starting at 27(1280 SAT) and minimum 3.5 GPA.
Dean’s Scholar – $3,000 annually
Awarded to students with ACT score starting at 22 (1110 SAT) and minimum 3.25 GPA.
Firehawk Scholar – $1,500 annually
Awarded to students with ACT score starting at 19 (1000 SAT) and minimum 3.0 GPA.
Rising Scholar – $1,000 annually
Awarded to students with ACT score starting at 18 (960 SAT) and minimum 3.0 GPA.
Victoria Martin (Transfer Scholarship) – $4,000
Awarded to students with 3.5+ GPA and 24 hours transferring in.
Thomas Martin (Transfer Scholarship) – $3,000
Awarded to students with 3.0+ GPA and 24 hours transferring in.
Chancellor’s Scholarship — Competitive full tuition scholarship
Up to five are awarded annually. A 32 ACT score and a 3.9 cumulative GPA qualify a student to apply; a committee selects recipients through interviews. Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee an award. Students who meet the Chancellor’s Scholarship requirements but are not selected for it will receive the Provost’s Scholarship. Students cannot receive both the Chancellor’s Scholarship and the Provost’s Scholarship.
All merit scholarships are renewable for up to four years (eight semesters) of full-time undergraduate enrollment, provided academic standards for renewal are maintained. In some cases, amounts of the merit scholarship will be reduced to prevent the student’s total financial aid package from exceeding cost of attendance. Merit Scholarships do not apply to international applicants applying for, or who have, F-1 visas.
The UT Promise: Free Tuition for Qualifying Students
We’re committed to providing access to all – and for many Tennessee residents, that means the guarantee of a free education. The UT Promise scholarship provides free tuition and mandatory fees for those who meet specific criteria.
Helpful Links and Info
Complete FAFSA online (use UT Southern code 003504)
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Who To Contact To Obtain Financial Aid Information
Emma Hlubb
Director of Financial Aid
Liz Crye
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Anita Beecham
Financial Aid Counselor
Dana Bussell
Financial Aid Counselor
Sean Hand
Financial Aid Counselor
Paulina Risse
Financial Aid Advisor
Mailing Forms
Please fax or mail the completed forms to
The University of Tennessee Southern
Attn: Financial Aid
433 West Madison Street
Pulaski, TN 38478
931-363-9821