Growing up as a Queer woman in a small town in East Tennessee was not the easiest, but I have found my group of people here at UTK.
Fall 2024
What is the Benjamin Gregory Scholarship Fund?
Importance of
Global Education & Advocacy
The Benjamin Gregory Alumni Scholarship Fund focuses on supporting students who pursue a study abroad program or are involved in promoting LGBTQIA+ equality.
Student Requirements
Excellent academic record, curiosity of the world, and promoting acceptance.
The Benjamin Gregory Scholarship will be awarded to students who are applying to study abroad, studying a foreign language, or promoting acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community on campus.
Scholarships are available to sophomores, juniors and seniors. As most study abroad programs happen during a student's junior year, applying during sophomore and junior years is recommended.
Students must be in good standing and provide a letter of recommendation.
Raised: $63,372 / $100,000
Current Value: $76,276
Awarded Value: $9,500 / 6 Students
Citizen of the World
Benjamin was born and raised in the great state of Tennessee. From an early age, he began writing to a penpal in Japan and fell in love with the language and culture. Benjamin spent his sophomore year on a study abroad program at 国際基督教大学 in Tokyo, Japan.
Benjamin worked at the International House on campus and guided campus tours for incoming exchange students from 2000 - 2002.
The fund was started in 2020 as a tribute to Gregory, Benjamin's father who passed away in 2019 after battling Alzheimer's. The scholarship fund will continue Benjamin's legacy of the importance of international education, acceptance, perspective and experience.
Gregory
In Loving Memory
Past, Current & Future Recipients
This Could Be You
Linguistics
Looking to study abroad and experience life in another culture?
Fall 2025
This Could Be You
International Relations
Have you dedicated energy to promoting the acceptance of LGBTQIA+ issues on campus?
Fall 2025