Study in the USA: East Tennessee State University International Merit Scholarship for Fall 2024

Partial Funding Available

• Institution: East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
• Degree Levels: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
• Subjects: All Subjects
• Eligible Students: International Students
• Location: USA
• Application Deadline: August 22, 2024
• Expires In: 38 Days

Scholarship Overview:

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is expanding its International Merit Scholarships program to support new international students seeking degrees. All applicants to ETSU are automatically considered for these scholarships based on academic excellence, with no separate application required.

Undergraduate Scholarships:

• Blue Scholarship: $5,000/year (Minimum GPA: 3.0)
• Gold Scholarship: $7,000/year (Minimum GPA: 3.5)
• Elite Scholarship: $9,000/year (Minimum GPA: 3.75)

Graduate Scholarships:

• Masters Merit Scholarship: $5,000/year (Minimum GPA: 3.0)
• Doctoral Merit Scholarship: $9,000/year (Minimum GPA: 3.0)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be admitted as a degree-seeking student at ETSU.
• Must hold or plan to obtain an F-1 or J-1 student visa.
• Must meet the minimum GPA requirements (3.0 or higher in relevant previous coursework).

Scholarship Duration:

• Undergraduate: Up to 8 semesters (4 years), subject to maintaining eligibility.
• Graduate: Up to 5 semesters or the length of the specific graduate program.

Note:

• Scholarships cannot be combined with other awards covering out-of-state/international tuition costs.
• Examples of incompatible scholarships include the Creative Arts Scholarship, STEM Community Outreach Scholarship, Honors-in-Discipline Awards, Graduate Assistantships, and Tuition Scholarships.
• Fulbright Grants are considered separate funding and may be combined with this Merit Scholarship.

Benefits:

• Monthly Stipend: Financial support for living expenses.
• Insurance: Health, accident, and personal liability insurance.
• Travel Allowance: One-time payment for travel costs.
• Research Allowance: Annual grant for research-related expenses.
• Additional Benefits: Rent subsidy, family allowance, and disability support (upon application and eligibility).

Language Support:

• Online language course and optional preparatory language course in Germany.
• In-country language course allowance.
• Test fees for TestDaF or DSH tests to measure German proficiency.

Application Procedure:

1. Choose Your Program: Visit the ETSU Admissions website to select a degree program.
2. Automatic Scholarship Consideration: Submit your application for admission to automatically be considered for scholarships. No separate scholarship application is needed.

Important Deadline:

• The application deadline for the Fall 2024 semester is August 22, 2024.