The East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Merit Scholarship is now open to international students who wish to pursue their undergraduate or graduate studies in the United States.
This scholarship offers newly admitted international students an opportunity to receive a grant of up to $36,000 over the four-year duration of their undergraduate programme.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: $36,000
- IELTS Requirement: No IELTS Required
- Deadline: November 1, 2025
Scholarship Details
East Tennessee State University welcomes international students to apply for the Merit Scholarship, aimed at providing financial support and promoting academic excellence. ETSU is committed to offering a range of scholarship opportunities to assist students in pursuing their educational goals, with both merit-based and need-based options available.
The Merit Scholarship is automatically awarded to eligible students upon successful admission into a degree program, without requiring a separate scholarship application. This ensures that high-performing students are immediately recognized and rewarded for their academic achievements.
Students applying for undergraduate or graduate studies are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity, as ETSU continues to make quality education accessible and affordable for learners from across the globe.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the East Tennessee University Merit Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be an international student
- Apply for admission to an undergraduate or graduate program at ETSU
- Meet the university’s admission requirements
- Meet the English language proficiency requirements
- Be admitted to ETSU as a degree-seeking student
- Possess or plan to obtain an F-1 or J-1 student visa
- Have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 in previous academic work
- Freshman Applicants: 3.0 GPA in High School
- Transfer Applicants: 3.0 GPA in prior university coursework
- Graduate Applicants: 3.0 GPA in undergraduate coursework
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of these scholarship will receive:
Undergraduate Merit Scholarships
- Blue Scholarship: $5,000/year – Requires >3.0 GPA
- Gold Scholarship: $7,000/year – Requires >3.5 GPA
- Elite Scholarship: $9,000/year – Requires >3.75 GPA
Graduate Merit Scholarships
- Master’s Merit Scholarship: $5,000/year – Requires >3.0 GPA
- Doctoral Merit Scholarship: $9,000/year – Requires >3.0 GPA
How to Apply
To apply for the East Tennessee University Merit Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Click HERE to visit the official scholarship application website
- Apply for admission to your preferred program (undergraduate or graduate)
- Ensure all admission requirements are met
- No separate scholarship application is needed, as all applicants for admission are automatically considered for the Merit Scholarship
- Submit your admission application before the university deadline
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