Boy Who Was Bullied For His Homemade Shirt Gets Scholarship To Tennessee
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A Florida boy who is only in elementary school already has a full ride to college, should he want it.
The University of Tennessee has offered the fourth-grader a four-year scholarship to be part of the Class of 2032.
The offer comes on the heels of the boy's bullying story that made headlines last week. He didn't have any official Tennessee gear, so he made his own t-shirt with paper and pen to wear to his school's college colors day.
When his story went viral, Tennessee turned his shirt into an official design and began selling it online. They've since sold more than 50,000 shirts. The school also sent him a ton of officially licensed gear.
In a statement, Tennessee said:
"In recognition of the fourth-grader's Volunteer spirit, the university has extended an offer of honorary admission for him to join the Class of 2032. In addition, he has been awarded a four-year scholarship covering his tuition and fees beginning fall 2028 should he decide to attend UT and meet admission requirements."
