To receive an International Merit Scholarship at ETSU, students must:
- Be admitted to ETSU as a degree-seeking student.
- 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
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.
