Engineering Diversity Programs
The UT College of Engineering has several programs designed to serve incoming and existing minority engineering students with financial, academic and experiential support:
Pre-College Programs
EDP sponsors summer programs for rising 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders interested in learning about and pursuing an engineering career. Each program provides hands-on learning experiences designed to motivate minority students who have the interest and aptitude to consider careers in engineering.
Tennessee Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (TLSAMP)
The TLSAMP program is designed to increase the enrollment and graduation rate of underrepresented ethnic minorities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics by providing a quality learning environment that prepares students for graduate level study.
Freshman Summer Bridge Program
The Freshman Summer Bridge Program is designed to give new students an ultimate boost for the first year of engineering studies. An overview of engineering fundamentals, chemistry and techniques on how to study for engineering classes are covered.
Diversity Engineering Scholarship Program (DESP)
This scholarship program provides financial support and experiential opportunities for qualified minority engineering students. Combined with university scholarships and earnings from the Office of Professional Practice (OPP), this scholarship has the possibility of totaling over $60,000. DESP is currently one of the most attractive recruiting packages in the United States.
Pipeline Engineering Diversity Program
The Pipeline Engineering Diversity Program is comprised of pre-college programs, undergraduate mentoring and summer research opportunities, and competitive graduate research assistantships geared toward preparing minority students to enter research-oriented careers.
James T. Pippin Diversity Engineering Scholarship
This scholarship awards $1,000 to African-American students in the College of Engineering who demonstrate leadership, academic achievement and financial need.