ETSU 2025 International Merit Scholarships

International Merit Scholarships are available to new degree-seeking international students. All students who apply for admission are considered for these scholarships. 

• Table of Content
• About East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
• International Merit Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of International Merit Scholarships
• Requirements for International Merit Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

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.

International Merit Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of International Merit Scholarships

Undergraduate Merit Scholarships

• Blue Scholarship: $5,000/year
• Gold Scholarship: $7,000/year
• Elite Scholarship: $9,000/year

Graduate Merit Scholarships

• Masters Merit Scholarship: $5,000/year
• Doctoral Merit Scholarship: $9,000/year

Requirements for International Merit Scholarships Qualification

To receive an International Merit Scholarship at ETSU, students must:

• Be admitted to ETSU as a degree-seeking student.
• Have, or plan to have, a visa that allows for a full-time course of study.
• Have earned a 3.0 GPA or higher in previous coursework
  • Freshman Applicants - 3.0 GPA in High School
  • Transfer Applicants - 3.0 GPA in previous university coursework
  • Graduate Applicants - 3.0 GPA in undergraduate coursework.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

All students who apply for admission are considered for these scholarships. No separate application is needed

For more details, visit ETSU Scholareship webpage