The East Tennessee University Scholarship (2024‑25) is a generous merit-based award by East Tennessee State University (ETSU), available for both undergraduate and graduate students globally. Recipients can receive up to US $36,000 in total funding, applicable across multiple years of study.
Host Country: United States 🇺🇸
Level: Undergraduate & Master’s Degree
Eligible Nationalities: All Countries
Funding: Up to US $36,000 over study period
Deadline: November 1, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
- Be an International applicant
- Enrolled or planning to enroll in ETSU undergraduate or master’s programs
- Minimum GPA: 3.0/4.0 (Bachelor’s or high-school GPA)
- Have, or plan to have, an F-1 or J-1 student visa
- No separate scholarship application—award is automatic upon admission
Funding & Benefits
- Undergraduate Scholarships (merit-based):
- Blue: US $5,000/year (GPA > 3.0)
- Gold: US $7,000/year (GPA > 3.5)
- Elite: US $9,000/year (GPA > 3.75)
- Graduate Scholarships:
- Master’s Merit: US $5,000/year
- Doctoral Merit: US $9,000/year (GPA > 3.0)
- Total value: Up to US $36,000
Application Process
- Apply for Admission to ETSU (undergraduate or graduate).
- Automated Evaluation—meeting GPA criteria automatically qualifies you; no separate scholarship application is needed).
- Notification of scholarship comes with your admission decision.
- Accept the award via ETSU admission portal within the specified timeframe.
- Applications are to be submitted before the university deadlines.
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Renewal & Terms
- Maintaining GPA: A 3.0 or higher GPA is required to renew the award annually.
- Duration:
- Undergraduate: Up to 8 semesters
- Master’s: Up to 5 semesters (or program length)
- Cannot be combined with other major tuition waivers (e.g., assistantships, in-state tuition, other full-ride awards)
Tips for Applicants
- Aim for GPA ≥ 3.5 to maximize scholarship tiers
- No extra steps—just focus on a strong admission profile
- Explore additional support: graduate assistantships can supplement this scholarship
- Stay eligible: maintain full-time enrollment and GPA to renew annually
The East Tennessee University Scholarship offers straightforward, merit-based funding for international and domestic students pursuing undergraduate or master’s degrees at ETSU. With generous tiered awards up to US $9,000 per year, it can significantly reduce study costs—up to US $36,000 total. There’s no separate scholarship application—just meet admission criteria and ensure academic success.
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