Scholarship, Grants, and Awards

  • This Scholarship, named for the late Dr. Roberto S. Benson, is intended to support a culturally-minded student leader who has demonstrated leadership through CVL. Eligible students include international engineering students at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga.

    Read about Arly Perez, our 2024 winner: First-generation student breaking barriers in civil engineering

  • The Tom Eichenberg engineering scholarship is awarded to an engineering student at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to a student who has contributed to leadership organizations on campus.

    Our 2025 winner will be announced on December 27, 2025.

    We are excited to celebrate such an amazing leader. Stay tuned!

  • The CVLI Language Education Scholarship will be annually awarded to a culturally-minded student leader pursuing a career in language education.

    Eligible students include third and fourth-year students at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga.

  • The Quijote Study Abroad Scholarship In the spirit of the relentless journey, this scholarship is awarded to a Cultural Value Leader who exemplifies unwavering resilience in the face of the unknown. It recognizes the critical intersection of field research and intercultural ethics.

    Learn about Jose Avilez’s commitment to navigating complex cultural landscapes with empathy, integrity, and grit.

  • Beyond the Lecture Halls

    In the race for professional success, the academic sphere frequently prioritizes grade point averages and technical achievements. However, the true catalyst for social transformation lies in a deeper, more humane quality: "Cultural Leadership."

    The recent recognition of Vanee Patel—a Finance graduate from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and recipient of the Tom Eichenberg Scholarship—shines a spotlight on the crucial role played by institutions dedicated to cultivating character, empathy, and identity within higher education.

  • In a globalized world that demands professionals capable of understanding and respecting differences, cultural leadership has emerged as an indispensable competency. Inspired by the spirit of the ingenious nobleman and his relentless pursuit of noble ideals, the Quixote Study Abroad Scholarship was established precisely to recognize those who exercise this form of leadership: individuals who act as beacons of cultural values and demonstrate an unwavering consciousness when stepping into the unknown.

    This prestigious international program transcends traditional academic excellence; it rewards the crucial intersection of field research and intercultural ethics, driven by a steadfast commitment to empowering leaders capable of translating theory into tangible social impact. It is anchored in a unique sensitivity toward cultural values as a catalyst for prosperity.