Scholarships

The Public Service Award was established to honor two students who have displayed extraordinary service to the university and community. This award is sponsored by the UTC Alumni Board of Directors and UTC Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs. The 2026 Public Service Award nomination form will open in August 2026.

University service can include totally voluntary positions (campus committees, student orientation groups, Greek memberships, etc.) or positions that are accompanied by a stipend (student government association positions, admissions and recruiting work, publication staffs, etc.). Community public service can include activities such as volunteer work in hospitals, counseling, tutoring, environmental services, or Red Cross work, as well as any unpaid service that does not receive academic credit. The award is to be given annually during homecoming festivities, and there are no restrictions on the way the financial award is used.

Award Amount

$1000 scholarship (one-time scholarship)

Award Requirements

• Have a minimum overall GPA of at least 2.5
• Must be a UTC student carrying a full semester load of a minimum of 12 hours
• Must have accumulated at least 60 credit hours (of which 24 are earned at UTC)
• Must not have previously received the UTC Public Service Award
• Must submit an unofficial transcript with application
• Must submit a letter of reference (from faculty, administrator and/or organizational advisor)

Student nominations are accepted from staff, faculty and administrators during the fall semester, and then nominees are contacted with official application procedures.

The award recipients are announced on field during halftime of the homecoming football game and presented with a plaque. 

For more information, contact UTC Alumni Affairs at (423) 425-4785 or alumni@utc.edu.