With approximately 1,200 international students, 500 scholars, and more than 2,000 UT students studying abroad every year, CGE keeps UT connected around the world.

Opportunities for Impact:

• Center for Global Engagement Enrichment Fund – Your gift supports the overall mission of the Center including programmatic support, general scholarships, as well as international partnerships.

• Academy for Global Scholars Fund - The Academy for Global Scholars, ensures access to global learning for first-year students who are Pell-eligible, or first-generation. AGS offers a cohort experience, focused on workshops, cultural activities, leadership development, and mentorship, culminating in a study abroad trip. The program has empowered nearly 100 students to build confidence, belonging, and intercultural competence while preparing them to thrive as global citizens and leaders.

• Vol Edge Program Fund - The Vol Edge ensures every graduate leaves campus not only with a degree, but with real-world career readiness for today’s marketplace. 

The Center for Global Engagement plays a critical role in helping students find pathways to opportunities such as study abroad, or international internships. Your gift to the Vol Edge Program Fund helps remove financial barriers to these transformational experiences, preparing Volunteers not just for their first job, but for lifelong success as globally minded leaders with Tennessee roots and worldwide reach.