Apply to Become a University Scholar
Admission for Incoming First-Year Students
Any first-year student awarded a Chancellor’s Scholarship is eligible and encouraged to apply to the University Scholars Program.
- Priority consideration will be given to complete applications received by 19 December 2025.
- Select applicants will be invited to campus to participate in one of two interview days — February 14 and 21 of 2026.
- Invitations to campus interview days are issued not later than mid-January
- Following interview days, all applicants will receive notification of status not later than the first week of March.
Being your Application Process: Incoming Freshmen
Admission of Current and Transfer Students
Admission for current students: Students who were awarded a Chancellor’s Scholarship before their matriculation and who have a minimum institutional GPA of 3.3 may apply for admission to the University Scholars Program.
Admission for transfer students: Students transferring to UT Martin who have been enrolled in or who have completed honors programs at their previous institution are eligible to apply for admission to the University Scholars Program.