Joe Thomas Endowed Scholarship

Who can apply

• Full-time undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Tennessee in any major, with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• At least two semesters completed and at least one year remaining before degree completion.
• Priority is given to students whose families serve in pest control.
• Recipients commit to a letter of appreciation describing the scholarship’s effect on their studies.

About the scholarship

The Joe Thomas Endowed Scholarship provides one $1,000 award through the Pest Management Foundation. The application includes a resume or CV, current unofficial transcript, a one-page minimum essay about professional goals and use of the proposed studies, and at least one recommendation addressing academic progress and work ethic. Current applications are open from October 1 through November 30, 2026, with recipients announced in mid-January 2027.

Awards

Number of winners: 1