LOCATION: USA
International Merit Scholarships are available to new degree-seeking international students. All students who apply for admission are considered for these scholarships. No separate application is needed.
ELIGIBILITY:
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.
Students ineligible for International Merit Scholarships:
Second Bachelor’s Degree Applicants if previous degree was granted by ETSU.
Students paying in-state or E-Rate tuition.
Studying applying for the M.D. or PharmD. programs
Undergraduate Students: Merit Scholarships are limited to 8 semesters, provided the minimum eligibility requirements are mantained.
Graduate Students: Merit Scholarships are limited to 5 semesters for master’s level or 8 semesters for doctoral level, or commensurate with the length of the program.
Scholarship may not be combined with other scholarships that cover out-of-state/international tuition costs.
BENEFIT:
| Scholarship | Award Amount | Requirements |
| Undergraduate Merit Scholarships | ||
| Blue Scholarship | $5,000/year | >3.0 GPA |
| Gold Scholarship | $7,000/year | >3.5 GPA |
| Elite Scholarship | $9,000/year | >3.75 GPA |
| Graduate Merit Scholarships | ||
| Masters Merit Scholarship | $5,000/year | >3.0 GPA |
| Doctoral Merit Scholarship | $9,000/year | >3.0 GPA |
