East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is committed to providing opportunities for first time out-of-state students to attend ETSU in the areas of Computing, Geosciences, Mathematics, and Physics by providing advantaged scholarship opportunities. STEM Community Outreach Scholarships award funding in an amount equivalent to the out-of-state tuition.
Eligibility, Qualifications and Benefits
Available to new, first-time ETSU out-of-state undergraduate students (including international students) majoring in Computing, Geosciences, Mathematics, or Physics
First time freshmen should have a high school GPA of at least 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale), a Math ACT score of 25, and an English ACT score of 21
First time transfer students should have a college GPA of at least 3.0
Scholarship recipients receive support in an amount equivalent to out-of-state tuition
Recipients pay in-state tuition rates (after scholarship)
Scholarship award is for 8 semesters (does not include summers)
Requirements
Recipients must enroll in a minimum of 15 hours per semester
Recipients are required to live on campus and purchase a meal plan for their freshman year
(first time transfers are not subject to this requirement)
Recipients will participate in STEM community outreach activities as defined for their major
To retain the scholarship, recipients must maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.5, and make satisfactory progress towards completion of the major
A background check is required for outreach activities in K-12 schools
Recipients will need to have personal transportation for potential off campus assignments
