Baker Scholars
Staff Contact: Gavin Luter
Each year, the Baker Center seeks out UT's brightest and most engaged students to honor as Baker Scholars. These students, drawn from a range of academic disciplines, are active, highly motivated, and forward-looking members of the university community, and the Baker Center is pleased to support their lofty academic and professional pursuits. Now in it's fifth year, the title of Baker Scholar has grown to become one of the premier honors conferred upon students of public policy at the University of Tennessee.
Scholars must meet stringent academic requirements, and after being selected from a rigorous application process, join the existing class of Baker Scholars to support and enhance the ongoing efforts fo the Center. Baker Scholars are given the opportunity to meet one-on-one with featured speakers at all Baker Center events, and many Scholars actually work with the Center's directors to plan upcoming conferences. The Baker Scholars interact with local legislative and civic organizations including the East Tennessee Economic Council and are also treated to an annual dinner in their honor hosted by the University. Many scholars also choose to conduct their academic research, undergraduate and master's theses, and dissertations at the Center. Scholars are currently working with the Tennessee General Assembly an array of non-profit groups and UT faculty on projects related to civic education and public policy. In addition, the Baker Center supports the Scholars as they pursue exciting opportunities to study outside the United States and to work as interns in many of America's most prominent government agencies and political institutions.
Scholar Internship/Study Abroad Funding Request (PDF) - 79k
Baker Scholar Program FAQ (DOC) - 30k
Baker Scholars Announcements
Position Announcement: Director of the Baker Center
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is searching for a dynamic individual with a strong academic record to serve as Director of the Howard H. Baker, Jr. Center for Public Policy. Learn more
2009 Baker Scholars Announced
Each year, the Baker Center takes applications for the Baker Scholar program. The Baker Scholars have at least a 3.25 GPA and are interested in careers in public service. These students must attend Baker Center events and must craft an individual plan for engagement within the Baker Center. This plan can include anything from research projects with Baker Center fellows and faculty associates to implementing campus-wide policy initiatives. We are pleased to announce the 2009 cohort of Baker Scholars!
- Kori Furcolowe, Journalism and Electronic Media, Global Politics, Economy, 2012
- Carrie Macon, Political Science, 2012
- Hadil Senno, Spanish, World Business, 2012
- Elizabeth Williams, History, Art History, more>
Baker Scholar FAQ's Posted
Several students, staff, and faculty have asked some questions about the Baker Scholar program. Here are some “Frequently Asked Questions” about the Baker Scholar program. This document is also available online in word format.
What is the GPA requirement?
3.25 GPA is required for undergraduate students. If you are a graduate student, you... more>
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Honorable Howard H. Baker, Jr.
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Huntsville, TN 37756
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