Scholarships and Awards

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Students applying for need-based scholarships are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Federal School Code for UTK is 003530. More information about completing the FAFSA can be obtained through OneStop.

Freshman Nursing Students

While the College of Nursing does not offer scholarships to first-year students the University offers competitive scholarships. To learn more about Entering Freshman scholarship opportunities visit the OneStop website or reach out to OneStop directly at 865-974-1111.

Continuing Undergraduate Nursing Students

The Continuing Undergraduate Nursing Scholarship Application will open on January 1. This application applies to students in the traditional BSN program. To apply for College of Nursing scholarships, continuing undergraduate students must complete the online Continuing Undergraduate Student Scholarship Application. This application is available through OneStop and is due by March 1. Applications will not be reviewed for consideration after March 1.

Newly Admitted ABSN, RN to BSN or Change of Major Students

This section applies to:

  • Newly Admitted ABSN students
  • Newly Admitted RN to BSN students
  • Change of major students

To apply for College of Nursing scholarships, students must complete the following online application: College of Nursing Newly Admitted Student Scholarship Application.

All applications for the students listed above must be received by March 1. Applications received after March 1 will not be considered.

BSN Scholars Program

Students in the BSN Scholars Program are awarded a minimum of $17,000 in tuition assistance from UTMC with a three-year work commitment post-graduation. For more information on this program visit our BSN webpage or submit a interest form.

ABSN Scholars Program

Students in the ABSN Scholars Program are awarded $12,776 scholarship tuition from UT and UTMC with a three-year work commitment post-graduation. For more information on this program visit our ABSN webpage or email hhauck@utk.edu.

GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

To apply for College of Nursing scholarships, students must complete the following online application: College of Nursing Graduate Scholarship Application.

All applications for graduate students must be received by March 1. Applications received after March 1 will not be considered.

Students applying for need-based scholarships are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Federal School Code for UT Knoxville is 003530.  More information about completing the FAFSA can be obtained through OneStop.

PhD Research Award Opportunities

If you would like to be considered for the Martha E. Rogers Memorial Dissertation Research Award or the Sandra P. Thomas PhD Research Award, complete this application by March 1. Applications will be reviewed by the College of Nursing PhD Program Committee as appointed by the dean of the college. Honorees will be notified before May 1. Awards will be presented to honorees at the annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet in August. Please direct any questions to conscholars@utk.edu.