The International Students Academic Merit Scholarship is available to eligible new international students seeking a graduate or undergraduate degree.
About East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
East Tennessee State University is a public university in Johnson City, Tennessee. Although it is part of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee, the university is governed by an institutional Board of Trustees.
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ETSU International Students Academic Merit Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of ETSU International Students Academic Merit Scholarship
Scholarship Value per Academic Year.
Undergraduate students: Up to $12,500
Graduate students: Masters level students up to $5000 and Doctoral students up to $9,000
Requirements for ETSU International Students Academic Merit Scholarship Qualification
All applicants who meet the following criteria will be considered for the scholarship:
- Minimum 3.0 high school GPA on the US 4.0 scale (freshman applicants)
- Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA on the US 4.0 scale (undergraduate transfer applicants and graduate applicants)
- Applicants who qualify for the scholarship will receive notice of the award in their admission letter. For undergraduate students who wish to accept the scholarship, you must complete and submit a scholarship acceptance form during the new student check-in process.
Students Ineligible for the Merit Scholarship:
- Second Bachelor's degree applicants, if previous Bachelor's degree was granted by ETSU.
- Graduate students receiving a graduate assistantship or tuition scholarship
- Students receiving any other ETSU tuition scholarship
- Students paying in-state or Erate tuition.
- Students applying for the M.D. and PharmD programs
- Students who are not in lawful F-1 or J-1 status
Interview date, Process and Venue for ETSU International Students Academic Merit Scholarship
Award Terms and Conditions:
Undergraduate students: up to 8 semesters provided the minimum eligibility requirements are maintained.
Graduate Students: Five semesters for recipients seeking a master's degree, or commensurate with the length of the program.
Scholarship may not be combined with other scholarships that cover tuition costs (Creative Arts, Honors in Discipline, Grad Assistantship, Graduate Tuition Scholarship, Government funding, Fulbright grants, etc. Scholarship cannot be used when students are paying in-state, or Erate tuition.
Application Deadline
Not Specified
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) on www.etsu.edu to apply
- Apply for admission to ETSU 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.
For more details visit: ETSU website.
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