The University of Tennessee Southern Scholars Board, led in partnership with the Bank of Frankewing, is a one-year commitment for participation in regular monthly meetings and professional development activities. This Scholars Board is designed to engage selected sophomore-level students in a junior-year training experience to network with one another, engage with resources from across the region, and develop professional skills and financial literacy that will impact the rest of their student and professional experiences. The students will identify their existing strengths and develop new expertise throughout the academic year.
Application Deadline:
Friday, May 2, 2025
Eligibility
For the 2025-26 Scholars Board, applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Tennessee Southern in their sophomore year at the time of application (must be on track to graduate no earlier than Spring 2027 and no later than Fall 2027). Students from all majors are welcome to apply.
Criteria
Up to a maximum of 12 students will be selected for the cohort. Selected applicants will be those who have an interest in developing strong professional skills and who plan to apply their skills during their undergraduate experience and in their future careers. Students must be able to participate in monthly sessions at the regularly scheduled time from August 2025 through April 2026.
Once the cohort is finalized, meeting dates will be selected and scheduled based on the availability of each scholar. Upon successful completion of the program, each scholar will receive a $1,000 scholarship to be applied to the 2026-27 academic year.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the UT Southern Scholars Board program, you will be able to:
- Identify the traits of your personality and your individual strengths.
- Demonstrate your listening skills through small group interactions.
- Develop a strong understanding of financial literacy through interactions with Bank of Frankewing personnel.
- Enhance your understanding of how to exhibit professional skills in various situations, including résumé development, interview preparation, and etiquette.
- Foster a stronger sense of engagement through community service.
