Where to Give
Philanthropic support helps fulfill our commitment to supporting students with discovery, creativity, learning, and engagement. Choose an area to support and join our pursuit of academic excellence, life-changing research, and the Volunteer traditions of service and leadership.
Make a GiftAreas of Support
Colleges
Support a college or school and help Vols learn through groundbreaking research, dedicated faculty, and real-world experiences.
Give to a college
Faculty
Your support for faculty research and compensation enables UT to recruit and retain pioneers in their fields.
Fellowships
Graduate fellowships attract top students to Rocky Top, driving original research and world-changing innovation.
Scholarships
Scholarships remove barriers to Rocky Top and transform the future for Vols and their families.
Athletics
Gifts to Tennessee Athletics will ensure student-athletes achieve comprehensive excellence both on and off the field.
VOLstarter
VOLstarter is Rocky Top’s crowdfunding platform! See how you can help students raise money to fund dream projects.
Give to VOLstarter projects
Because of your generosity, I’ve been able to explore new academic experiences without having to fear for my financial stability.”
Barrett Welchons (’26)
Invest in the lives of future Volunteers.
You can make a tax-deductible financial gift to the University of Tennessee online, by phone, or by mail.
You can choose exactly which department, scholarship, or campus fund you would like your contribution to support.
