As One UT, our commitment to engagement extends beyond our daily roles. Whether you’re faculty or staff, consider becoming a UT Promise mentor today.
UT Promise is a last-dollar undergraduate scholarship guaranteeing free tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying Tennessee residents, benefiting more than two-thirds of Tennessee’s high school seniors and offering students a path to the UT school of their choice.
But UT Promise isn’t just a scholarship program that advances access to higher education; what truly sets UT Promise apart is the human connection it fosters.
This is where you come in. As a UT Promise mentor, you have the privilege to impact students, one relationship at a time.
“Being a ‘helper’ is one of my core values, and helping others reach their full potential is something that brings me joy,” said Heather Morgan, UT Promise mentor and internal consultant at UT Knoxville. “Volunteering to mentor through the UT Promise program was a natural fit for me.”
At the end of this semester, Morgan will have served as a mentor to Hope Jeffery, an art studio major at UT Chattanooga, throughout Jeffery’s entire college career.
Being a UT Promise mentor is rewarding, as Morgan discovered when she received a message shortly after supporting Jeffery’s efforts to apply for and embark on a study abroad program.
“To me, that WhatsApp message from Italy represented courage, determination and hard work,” Morgan said. “I smiled for at least a week because I was so inspired by Hope.”
Let’s make a difference, not just in the workplace, but in the lives of the students we serve. Starting fall 2024, UT Promise will increase the income threshold to $75,000 a year, up from $60,000 previously, to help even more Tennessee students attend college. In addition, UT Promise is also guaranteeing a minimum $500 award per semester, up from the previous minimum of $100.
Begin your journey as a UT Promise mentor by visiting tennessee.edu/ut-promise/mentoring.
