International students seeking to pursue their studies in the United States are invited to apply for the East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Scholarship 2026.
The East Tennessee State University Merit Scholarship provides eligible newly admitted international students with funding of up to $36,000 throughout their undergraduate studies, helping to reduce the cost of earning a degree in the United States.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Up to $36,000
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: November 1, 2026
Scholarship Details
Applications are currently open for the East Tennessee State University Scholarship for qualified international students interested in studying in the United States.
East Tennessee State University is committed to supporting students through a wide range of scholarship opportunities designed to ease the financial burden of higher education. The institution provides both merit-based and need-based funding options for domestic and international students, ensuring that talented students have access to quality education regardless of their financial circumstances.
The International Merit Scholarship is awarded to outstanding students who demonstrate strong academic performance and gain admission into eligible undergraduate or graduate programs at ETSU.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the East Tennessee State University Merit Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be an international student.
- Apply for admission to an undergraduate or graduate program at ETSU.
- Meet all university admission requirements.
- Satisfy the English language requirements of the university.
- Be admitted as a degree-seeking student at ETSU.
- Hold or intend to obtain an F-1 or J-1 student visa.
- Have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 in previous academic studies.
Freshman Applicants
- Must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.
Transfer Applicants
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 from previous university coursework.
Graduate Applicants
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate studies.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the East Tennessee State University Scholarship will receive:
Undergraduate Merit Scholarships
- Blue Scholarship
- $5,000 per year.
- Minimum GPA requirement: 3.0.
- Gold Scholarship
- $7,000 per year.
- Minimum GPA requirement: 3.5.
- Elite Scholarship
- $9,000 per year.
- Minimum GPA requirement: 3.75.
Graduate Merit Scholarships
- Master’s Merit Scholarship
- $5,000 per year.
- Minimum GPA requirement: 3.0.
- Doctoral Merit Scholarship
- $9,000 per year.
- Minimum GPA requirement: 3.0.
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Completed admission application.
- Academic transcripts and certificates.
- Proof of previous academic qualifications.
- Valid passport.
- English language proficiency documents (if required).
- Any additional documents requested by the university.
How to Apply
To apply for the East Tennessee State University Scholarship:
- Visit the university’s scholarship application webpage.
- Apply for admission to your preferred undergraduate or graduate program.
- Ensure all admission requirements are met.
- Submit all required documents before the application deadline.
- International Merit Scholarships are automatically considered for eligible new degree-seeking international students.
- No separate scholarship application is required.
- Successful candidates will be contacted after admission review.
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