Become a Baker vol
Admissions & Aid
Choosing the right university to pursue a degree is an important decision and a significant investment. We want to make sure that you have the information you need to both apply and make attending UT affordable.
Ready to become a Baker Vol?
Securing your place at the Baker School is easy! To confirm your enrollment at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, head to your Go Vols Portal and follow the instructions provided to secure your place in the class. Be sure to confirm to reserve your spot.
Undergraduate Degrees
The undergraduate programs at the Baker School prepare students to be part of the solution, ready to take on professional careers in public service or pursue advanced study in public administration, public policy, law, data analytics, or political communication.
Graduate Degrees
The graduate programs at the Baker School empower students to advance the public good through innovative teaching, high-quality research, and community engagement.
How to Apply
Admitted first-year students will be provided access to the scholarship application in January. A single application is used to apply for all Baker School scholarships. The Tocqueville Scholars program requires a separate application.
Baker School Scholarships
Through the generosity of our donors, the Baker School offers a range of scholarships for undergraduate Public Affairs and CCT majors, supporting students as they pursue their education and prepare for careers in public service. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, demonstrated commitment to public service, and financial need.
Certain scholarships also incorporate criteria specified by individual donors. Award amounts vary by scholarship and are renewable for four years, assuming the student complies with scholarship requirements. Baker School scholarships may be combined with need-based, state, institutional, and competitive academic scholarships. Please note that multiple Baker School scholarships are not always stackable with one another.
Baker LLC
Students who apply and are accepted to live in the Baker School LLC through University Housing are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship each semester they live in the LLC and complete programmatic requirements. This scholarship can be stacked with other Baker School scholarships. The award is not renewable beyond the first year.
Only students in Baker majors are eligible for the LLC scholarship.
Tocqueville Scholars
The Tocqueville Scholars program is a 4-year scholars program grounded in the ideas of Alexis de Tocqueville designed to educate exceptional students in America’s constitutional, economic, and political foundations. Through an in-depth curriculum, the Tocqueville Scholars program prepares students to become civic leaders in government, law, business, and public affairs. Students in the program will receive a $1,250 scholarship each semester they are active in the program. The application process for this program is separate from the above scholarships and can be found below.
Transfer Student Scholarships
The Baker School awards limited scholarships to internal and external transfers. These awards range from $1,500 to $2,000 annually and are renewable for up to three years. Recipients are required to maintain a high GPA and engage in Baker School small groups. Students can apply for the award twice yearly, with March 1 and July 1 deadlines. Applications for these awards follow a different timeline and will open in February.
Baker Future Leaders Program
Are you ready to be part of the solution? Get a feel for the Baker School through our pre-collegiate summer program, the Baker Future Leaders Program: Exploring Common Ground Through Public Policy.
2027 dates coming soon!