{"id":162485,"date":"2023-07-24T16:24:56","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T20:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sis.utk.edu\/beta\/?page_id=162485"},"modified":"2026-01-07T14:04:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T19:04:15","slug":"financial-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/sis\/graduate-student\/financial-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Financial Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c9c1a5a602338274ec16fcbedf4cf19d\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"422\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-209561 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/sis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/BW-web-SIS-Graduate-Hooding-36-1024x422.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/sis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/BW-web-SIS-Graduate-Hooding-36-1024x422.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/sis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/BW-web-SIS-Graduate-Hooding-36-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/sis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/BW-web-SIS-Graduate-Hooding-36-768x316.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/sis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/BW-web-SIS-Graduate-Hooding-36-1536x632.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/sis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/BW-web-SIS-Graduate-Hooding-36.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-smokey-background-color has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-6fcd1bae wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-494b7923 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2fe471e35bf932b2df852bef619b7e6a\">Financial Support for MSIS Students<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-billboard-divider has-orange-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c7b3064f wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Master of Science in Information Sciences (MSIS) program is not only a nationally ranked, top-10 program in library and information studies according to US News &amp; World Report, it is also among the most affordable online programs of its kind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents of Tennessee, Arkansas, Delaware, and West Virginia are eligible to receive in-state tuition and residents of other US states receive near-in-state tuition levels for online courses. Receive the same great educational experience whether you choose to study online or on-campus. Visit OneStop to learn more about our tuition rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onestop.utk.edu\/tuition-detail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See tuition details<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-in-page-navigation has-smokey-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow wp-container-1 is-position-sticky\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-no-disc utkwds-in-page-navigation-list has-light-background-color has-background\">\n<li><a href=\"#SIS-Scholarships\">SIS scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#assistantships\">SIS assistantships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#support\">Travel assistance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#support\">UT financial aid<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-accordion-group has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"SIS-Scholarships\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--sharp)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-smokey-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c17e26032553e4242ed0d1b58af571f6\">Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-smokey-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-785a4dd476b0a58aeb357d4fd7d19cd2\" id=\"block-c15725b3-fb19-4439-a4e4-1b7914575fbc\">The School of Information Sciences offers a number of competitive scholarships for both incoming and continuing students. The MSIS application offers an opportunity for incoming students to indicate interest in SIS scholarship and\/or assistantship opportunities; additional application materials are not required. <a href=\"https:\/\/gradschool.utk.edu\/future-students\/office-of-graduate-admissions\/applying-to-graduate-school\/\">Start your application as early as possible to be considered.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-smokey-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-426971c45df8e43c996a7a074e39d74a\" id=\"block-eec2abfb-dd83-4bbe-83c7-c4bcdd81924b\">Read the scholarship descriptions below and then follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/utk.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_7PqeXvtfD8flJgW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIS Scholarship Application link<\/a> to apply for the scholarships that are the right fit for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_7PqeXvtfD8flJgW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIS Scholarship application<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion\"><div data-accordion=\"true\" class=\"utk-wds-accordion-wrapper\" data-color-scheme=\"medium\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>Beverly Dance Library and Information Sciences Scholarship<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>This scholarship is given by the grandsons of Beverly Dance who served as an elementary school librarian in Knox County Schools for two decades.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>Dr. Bill Robinson Scholarship Endowment<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>\u201cDr. Bill\u201d was a faculty member in SIS for over 35 years. This endowment was created in Dr. Bill\u2019s memory to support MSIS students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>Glenn E. Estes Fellowship Endowment<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>Dr. Estes served in SIS for nearly 30 years, focusing on children\u2019s and young adult literature and school\/ public libraries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>Carmen Linkous Moulton Memorial Fellowship Endowment<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>As an advocate of education and libraries, Carmen would be proud that funds given in her name help students attain their dreams.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>Gary R. Purcell Scholarship<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"has-smokey-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f2f9fb2793ca332f0909fec42fb3e52a\">Dr. Purcell was a founding faculty member in SIS, teaching for nearly 20 years. He encouraged students to reach further and climb farther.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>Jane Moulton Ray Scholarship for Information Sciences Endowment<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"has-smokey-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a0230738dbacb42b5185b88daab3eede\">Jane Ray is a retired Knox County Schools librarian. She and her husband, Rich, value the important role librarians play in their schools and communities, especially in rural communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>John C. Tyson Scholarship<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"has-smokey-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2bcee10b41bfe9202ddc9824e731e861\">Dr. Tyson was a founding member of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association and former associate professor in SIS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>John C. Winslow Scholarship<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"has-smokey-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cd6b82d2041b2be45121d5762ec484c1\">This scholarship is used to support MSIS students working in a public library.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>Luigi Lemoncello Library Scholarship<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"has-smokey-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-91910ac5df105e28b6f0191132bb307f\">Created by CCI alum Chris Grabenstein (\u201877) and his wife, J.J. Grabenstein, aim to support MSIS students with an interest in young adult literature.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>Marcellus Turner Excellence Scholarship<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p class=\"has-smokey-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c313afd6e6ba3026ee9fa113dbd0c1d5\">Created by MSIS alum Marcellus Turner (\u201988) to support MSIS students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-accordion-group has-white-color has-smokey-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-20e75e18f031db4d2b7455ec76ff5376 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"assistantships\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-89ee2b8ab43c9a1f409844c47bfdf9b3\" id=\"assistantships\">Get an assistantship at SIS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4f2052a9ca363b3b260554b8523d8837\">The School of Information Sciences (SIS) has&nbsp;graduate teaching assistantships (GTAs) available to be awarded on a competitive bases to qualified students (campus and distance) who are fully admitted as potential degree candidates. Incoming students can designate interest in assistantships during the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_3gGPej6Do2ro0jH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate Teaching Assistantship application<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion\"><div data-accordion=\"true\" class=\"utk-wds-accordion-wrapper\" data-color-scheme=\"dark\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>What is an assistantship?<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>An assistantship is a form of work study for graduate students that typically awards a tuition waiver and stipend in exchange for part-time work. While departments and offices at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, offer a number of different types of graduate assistantships and associateships, SIS positions are Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>How long do assistantships last?<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>Assistantship positions are awarded for one academic year, though continuing students are encouraged to apply for the second year of study. SIS awards GTA\u2019s with 9-month appointments to serve from August 1 to May 31 and work in the fall and spring semesters of an academic year. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>What are a GTA\u2019s typical duties?<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>SIS GTA\u2019s primarily perform various duties associated with faculty preparation for instruction or assist with research or service tasks. Other duties may be assigned upon approval\/direction of the Director and\/or Director of Graduate Studies. Master&#8217;s level GTAs are 35% time (14 hours a week) and PhD GTAs are 50% time (20 hours a week).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>Where can I do an assistantship?<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>Most SIS GTA positions are attached to either individual faculty members or administrative tasks. SIS partners with various organizations for a small number of additional opportunities, such as the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) Assistantship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>How can I get an assistantship?<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>The School of Information Sciences (SIS) awards a limited number of graduate teaching assistantships, typically to begin in the fall semester, to on-campus and distance education students. These opportunities are highly competitive. Applicants may indicate interest in a GTA position as part of the application process, and continuing students are invited to apply at the beginning of the spring semester for positions that will begin in the following August.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>What is the \u201caward\u201d?<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>GTAs offer a tuition waiver and stipend. Stipends are monthly with payments occurring on the last working day of each month for the duration of the appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the stipend, the graduate teaching assistantship provides a waiver of in-state or out-of-state maintenance\/tuition fees for the appointment term and, for on-campus students, health insurance benefits. (DE students are not eligible for student health insurance.) The assistantship also covers mandatory fees, such as in-state or out-of-state charges for the programs\/services fee, the health fee, the facilities fee, the technology fee (or online support fee for DE students), the transportation fee, and the library fee. Charges not covered include books and materials needed for courses, housing, or graduation fees. The student is responsible for these costs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>What else does the GTA require?<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>Applicants who begin the program prior to the appointment must have a minimum of 18 semester hours remaining to complete the degree at the effective date of the appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14-hour Master\u2019s Level GTAs are required to maintain full-time enrollment (minimum of 9 hours) and a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 during the appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>20-hour PhD Level GTAs are required to enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours and maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 during the appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>How and when do I apply?<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">Application instructions for admission applicants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Indicate your interest in an assistantship on the admissions application. No additional form is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-446ef5f6fd7d998e72dfbc8a3b2bdd7e\">Application instructions for new and continuing students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The application for new and continuing students will be available early in the spring semester. All students who wish to be considered for a GTA position must complete the application, even if they have been awarded a one in a previous year. Applications and all supporting materials, including reference letters, are due in mid-February.<em> The application link below will only work when the period to apply is open.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div>When will I find out if I\u2019ve received a GTA?<\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>While we try to make the application and award process as short as possible, the review committee considers a number of factors when making selecting students for GTA positions. Finalists may be contacted for an interview as part of the review process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-stack-group has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dbf27b9b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"support\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-smokey-color has-text-color\">Additional financial support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-93565cdf wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\" id=\"travel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1d49814 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">MSIS financial assistance for travel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The School of Information Sciences and UT has opportunities to financially support students who are attending conferences related to their studies. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/gss.utk.edu\/gss-travel-awards\/\" class=\"ek-link\">UT Graduate Student Senate Travel Award<\/a> for students who are presenting at conferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/utk.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_738C1FgKbhJ0f7n\" class=\"ek-link\">SIS Student Travel Award<\/a> for students who are presenting at conferences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-93565cdf wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\" id=\"UT-aid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1d49814 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">UT financial aid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Graduate School can help you find support through fellowships and assistantships, and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/onestop.utk.edu\/loans\/\">One Stop Express Student Services<\/a>&nbsp;can help with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gradschool.utk.edu\/costs-and-funding\/student-loans\/\">student loans<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Current graduate students at CCI can be awarded CCI scholarships through a nomination process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gradschool.utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Graduate School<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile utkwds-media-text has-light-background-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/sis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/web-SIS-Graduate-Hooding-36-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-209560 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/sis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/web-SIS-Graduate-Hooding-36-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/sis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/web-SIS-Graduate-Hooding-36-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/sis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/web-SIS-Graduate-Hooding-36-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/sis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/web-SIS-Graduate-Hooding-36.jpg 1110w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More graduate student resources at CCI &amp; UT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide utkwds-link-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-utkwds-link-group-2up\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gradschool.utk.edu\/admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UT Office of Graduate Admissions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/graduate-programs\/information-sciences-ms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master of Science in Information Sciences academic program page<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/international.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/international.utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UT International Student and Scholar Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cci.utk.edu\/ric\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CCI Research &amp; Information Center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scholarships The School of Information Sciences offers a number of competitive scholarships for both incoming and continuing students. 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