Herbert Scholars

Eligibility

Eligible students will be majoring in a degree program of the Herbert College of Agriculture. Students who have not previously been recognized as a Herbert Scholar will have priority. The experience must be paid, take place outside the Knoxville area, and last at least 10 weeks. Students can not use this funding for tuition, and must return for at least one semester following the conclusion of the experience to serve as a Herbert Scholars spokesperson. 

Deadline

Applications are reviewed by the Herbert Scholars committee once the application deadline has been surpassed (e.g. March 1). If a student has not officially secured their internship by the deadline, the committee recommends noting it within the application. The funds will be distributed on the condition of securing the internship. Should the committee decide to extend the deadline, another round of review will take place.

Application Process

The Herbert Scholars application becomes available toward the start of the spring semester. Students will be notified via email, social media, and the Herbert Highlights newsletter. Those who miss the deadline may apply for the Gibbs Scholars Program.

*Less funding is available through the Gibbs Scholars Program. It is therefore ideal to first apply for the Herbert Scholars Program.

Successful Candidates

Students should answer all questions within the application thoroughly. If a student’s application misses critical information, this could jeopardize receiving the scholarship.

For questions, please contact Maci Heffelfinger.