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 21st and 28th 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.
Admission for Enrolled Rising Sophomores: Rising sophomores who were awarded a Chancellor’s Scholarship before their matriculation and who have a minimum institutional GPA of 3.3 at the end of their freshman year may apply for admission to the University Scholars Program, and are strongly encouraged to meet with the Director of Honors Programs in advance of their application.
Admission of Transfer Students to UT Martin
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. Please contact the Office of Honors Programs for further information about your interest in and plan study in honors education.