The East Tennessee State University is offering Academic Merit Scholarships for international applicants in the USA for the year 2022.

These scholarships are available for pursuing graduate or undergraduate programme. The aim of the Academic Merit Scholarship is to attract the best and most motivated people to the USA.

East Tennessee State University determines credit awards for its courses and programs based on the professional judgment of its faculty in higher education and in alignment with its mission.

Application Deadline: The applications for this grant will be accepted only through March 15, 2022.

Brief Description

• Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing graduate or undergraduate programme at East Tennessee State University in the USA.
• Study Subject: Scholarships are provided for any course offered by East Tennessee State University in the USA.
• Awards: Undergraduate students: $12,500, and Graduate students: $11,500
• Nationality: International
• Number of Scholarships: Not given
• Scholarship can be taken in the USA

Eligibility 

• Eligible Countries: International applicants are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.
• Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Apply for admission to ETSU ( undergraduate admissions, graduate admissions)
2. Have or plan to have an F-1 or J-1 student visa (F-1 visa information, J-1 visa information)
3. Have a demonstrated record of academic achievement
4. Minimum 3.0 high school GPA on the US 4.0 scale (freshman applicants)
5. Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA on the US 4.0 scale (undergraduate transfer applicants and graduate applicants)

Application Procedure:

• The mode of application is online.

How to Apply

• A personal essay of 150-300 words, detailing your interests in a graduate program at ETSU.
• Submit the nonrefundable application fee of $65.00. The application fee must be submitted before any further application materials can be sent to the graduate school.
• One official transcript from every college or university where the applicant has taken courses including proof of all degrees received.

Online Application

• English Language Requirements: International students whose first language is not English may satisfy the English proficiency requirement by submitting one of the following:

1. TOEFL: 500 Paper-based (PBT), 173 Computer-based (CBT), 61 Internet-based (iBT)
2. IELTS – International English Testing System: Score of 5.5

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