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.
Benefits
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, or commensurate with the length of the program.
Scholarship may not be combined with other scholarships that cover out-of-state/international tuition costs. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Creative Arts Scholarship
- STEM Community Outreach Scholarship
- Honors-in-Discipline
- Graduate Assistantships
- Tuition Scholarships
- Fulbright Grants
Requirements
To receive an International Merit Scholarship at ETSU, students must:
- Be admitted to ETSU as a degree-seeking students
- Have, or plan to have, an F-1 or J-1 student visa
- 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
- Students without lawful, active F-1 or J-1 status
Method of Application
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Current students who have one of the International Merit Scholarships may complete this form to request an extension beyond the 8-semester limit.
Application Deadline: August 22, 2024.
