Our office focuses on supporting select Flagship Communities across west, middle, and east Tennessee by developing programs to support students academically, socially, and emotionally. By partnering with campus partners, community organizations, and schools in each region, we seek to identify and remove college access barriers for middle school students.
Contact Your Regional Coordinator Connect with us to explore partnership opportunities and learn how we can support your students’ success. FlagshipCommunities@utk.edu
UT Admissions Scholarship Information
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is passionate about educational equity and offers scholarships to help students cover the costs of their education. More information about possible scholarship opportunities can be found here.
Flagship Scholarship
The Flagship Scholarship is a unique opportunity that ensures first-year students who graduate from one of the 52 designated Flagship high schools and are admitted to UT Knoxville receive scholarships that cover tuition and mandatory fees in combination with the HOPE Scholarship. This initiative aims to alleviate financial barriers and make higher education more attainable for students across Tennessee. This scholarship is managed by our Office of Financial Aid. Reach out to them to learn more:
Phone: 865-974-1111
Email: OneStop@utk.edu
Your Journey to College Starts Here
Why Start Early? Research shows that early exploration and exposure to educational opportunities can motivate and empower students with the tools to achieve success. Elementary and middle school is the perfect time to begin aligning students with college pathways.
What We Offer Your Student:
- Hands-on academic experiences that make learning engaging
- Career exploration opportunities to discover future possibilities
- Campus visits and college experiences
- Mentorship from UT students and alumni
- Test preparation support for future success
- Leadership development opportunities
Supporting Families We understand that family support is crucial to student success. Our family engagement programs provide:
- Resources for college planning and preparation
- Information about financial aid and scholarships
- Strategies for supporting your student’s academic journey
- Connections with other families on similar paths
The Flagship Scholarship Advantage Graduates from our 52 designated Flagship high schools who are admitted to UT Knoxville receive scholarships that cover tuition and mandatory fees when combined with the HOPE scholarship – making college more affordable and accessible.
Partnership Opportunities
The Office of Flagship Communities fosters university-community partnerships that inspire K-8 students to consider the University of Tennessee as their primary choice for post-secondary education.
How We Support Schools We engage and support students, families, school counselors, teachers, administrators, and community members on their educational journeys by providing valuable information and resources to create more informed and engaged communities.
Partnership Benefits:
- Access to UT resources and expertise
- Professional development opportunities
- Curriculum support and enhancement
- Student engagement programs
- Family and community outreach support
- Connection to UT faculty, staff, and students
Becoming a Partner We work with elementary and middle schools that feed into our 52 designated Flagship High Schools. Flagship High Schools are evaluated every three years based on socioeconomic metrics set by the state.
Available Resources:
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- Comprehensive presentation materials
- Workshop kits for educators
- Student success programming
- Alumni speaker networks
- Campus visit coordination
- Grant and funding information
Additional Resources
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- PathwayU is a quick, user-friendly tool that measures your interests, values, personality, and workplace preferences.
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- Go to PathwayU to create your account. Once logged in, utilize the “Assessments” feature to explore.
- Next Guides: Next Guides are interactive workbooks that are designed to help K-12 students across the state of Tennessee prepare for each step of their journey and explore opportunities.
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