The International Students Academic Merit Scholarship is open to new international students seeking a graduate or undergraduate degree. The scholarship award can only be used for study at ETSU.
The award is available for:
Eight semesters for undergraduate recipients
Five semesters for recipients seeking a master's degree, or commensurate with the length of the program.
Eight semesters for doctoral students, or commensurate with the length of the program.
Completed applications, including letters of recommendation, need to be submitted by the following dates:
Fall semester deadline: no later than July 15th Spring semester deadline: no later than October 15th
East Tennessee State University Information
Established in 1911, East Tennessee State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Johnson City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tennessee. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Kingsport, Bristol, Elizabethton. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. East Tennessee State University (ETSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 108 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants Must:
Be admitted to ETSU as full-time, degree-seeking students. Scholarship applicants must apply for admission to ETSU before their scholarship applications can be reviewed. (undergraduate admissions, graduate admissions) Have or plan to have an F-1 or J-1 student visa (F-1 visa information, J-1 visa information). Have a demonstrated record of academic achievement. Submit a recommendation form. Fill out the scholarship application form. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as they are admitted to ETSU.
Offered Benefits
The scholarship covers 50 percent of the total of in and out-of-state tuition and maintenance fees only. No additional fees or costs are covered.