The University of Tennessee is a public sun- and land-grant university in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.

The University of Tennessee is inviting applications for International Undergraduate Merit Scholarships. The award is 5,000 to 15,000 US dollars (USD) per year (2,500 USD to 7,500 USD per semester).

If student’s native language is not English, they must demonstrate English proficiency unless they are US citizen or a permanent resident.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate programme.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship Award: The award is 5,000 to 15,000 US dollars (USD) per year (2,500 USD to 7,500 USD per semester). It is renewable for:

  • Freshmen for up to eight semesters or
  • Transfer students for up to four semesters

Scholarship can be taken in the USA

Eligibility Criteria: 

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Applicants must be degree-seeking international students on a temporary visa to study in the US.
  • Students must not be eligible for: US federally funded financial aid or in-state (resident) tuition.

Nationality: International students are eligible to apply.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Students must be an international student who:

  • Is completing high school in a foreign country or in the US OR
  • Is entering UT directly from a foreign or US university OR
  • Has completed (or is completing) an associate’s degree from an accredited US college

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirement: If student’s native language is not English, they must demonstrate English proficiency unless they are US citizen or a permanent resident.

Method of Application:

All eligible international undergraduates who are offered regular (non-conditional) admission are automatically considered.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is September 15, 2017.

For more info, visit Scholarship Link