East Tennessee State University International Students Academic Merit Scholarship

INTRODUCTION

East Tennessee State University offers the International Students Academic Merit Scholarship to new international students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The scholarship covers 50% of the total of in and out-of-state tuition and maintenance fees. The award is available for eight semesters for undergraduate recipients. Recipients seeking Masters degrees receive the award for five semesters, or for a period of time commensurate with the length of the recipient`s graduate program. Recipients seeking doctorate degrees receive the award for eight semesters, or for a period of time commensurate with the length of the recipients graduate program.

COURSE AND ELIGIBILITY

Eligibility Requirements Be admitted to ETSU as full-time, degree-seeking students (undergraduate admissions, graduate admissions) Have or plan to have an F-1 or J-1 student visa Have a demonstrated record of academic achievement Fill out the scholarship application form. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as they are admitted to ETST.

CAREER PROSPECTS

When to Apply : Completed applications, including letters of recommendation, need to be submitted by the following dates: Fall semester deadline: no later than June 1st

PAY PACKAGE

Spring semester deadline: no later than October 1st