Brock Scholars Program for Domestic & International Students in the USA

Application Deadline: January 15, 2020

Brief Description

Eligible Countries: Applications are accepted from around the world.
Acceptable Course or Subjects: The undergraduate degree will be awarded in any subject offered by the university
Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
Maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA
Make at least 24 hours of progress towards graduation each academic year
Make reasonable progress toward completion of the Brock Scholars curriculum, as determined by an Honors College advisor
Register for and attend the appropriate honours studies course (1000, 2000, 3000 or 4000) each year
Maintain an e-portfolio demonstrating their learning and accomplishments
Apply and register for two semesters (four hours total) senior honours thesis
Abide by the rules of conduct for all students set forth in the UTC Student Handbook

How to Apply: To be considered for the grant, first, you must apply for admission to UTC. Thereafter you should submit the undergraduate admissions application as soon as possible.
Supporting Documents: Please submit a Resume, Essay, and two recommendations
Admission Requirements: All freshmen under 21 years of age must graduate with a regular diploma from an accredited or state-approved high school or complete a GED.
Language Requirement: You must meet our minimum English language entry requirements to prove your written and spoken English is at the required level for postgraduate study.

The university will provide all the following expenses:

William E. Brock, Jr. Scholarship worth $2,000 per year and renewable for eight semesters. The scholarship can be combined with other UTC scholarships. Recipients of the program who live on campus are required to live in the Honors College Living-Learning Community their freshman year.
Non-Tennessee residents receive a waiver of out-of-state tuition fees
Intensive personal academic advisement and guidance
Annual cultural stipend to attend the selected symphony, opera, cinema and theatre performances
Opportunities to attend and make presentations at academic and professional conferences around the country, including the National Collegiate Honors Council conference
Opportunities to travel for academic credit with other Honors College students and faculty.
Program-sponsored social events and special programs throughout the year

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