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πŸ’° East Tennessee State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
9
Automatic
5
In-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$2,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$5,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.5 GPA / 22 ACT

East Tennessee State University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$2,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.5 GPA / 22 ACT. Against tuition of $11,630, students receiving the largest award pay about $9,630 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at East Tennessee State University

Tuition & fees
$11,630
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Largest annual award
$2,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$9,630/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $9,948), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on East Tennessee State University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at East Tennessee State University β€” no separate application

5 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Deans
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 26+ β€’ SAT 1230+
An Academic Performance Scholarship recognizing incoming freshmen from Tennessee and border counties.
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Faculty OPTION 1
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 4.0+ β€’ ACT 22+ β€’ SAT 1100+
An Academic Performance Scholarship option for incoming freshmen with high GPAs from Tennessee and border counties.
Source β†—
Faculty OPTION 2
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 25+ β€’ SAT 1200+
An Academic Performance Scholarship option for incoming freshmen from Tennessee and border counties.
Source β†—
Presidential
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.9+ β€’ ACT 30+ β€’ SAT 1360+
ETSU's premier merit-based Academic Performance Scholarship for outstanding incoming freshmen from Tennessee and border counties.
Source β†—
Provost
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 27+ β€’ SAT 1260+
A high-level Academic Performance Scholarship for incoming freshmen from Tennessee and border counties.
Source β†—

Other scholarships at East Tennessee State University (4)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Challenge 2000 Manahan Scholars
$2,000/yr
A competitive endowed scholarship for incoming freshmen based on GPA and ACT scores.
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ETSU Blue and Gold Scholarship
$1,000/yr
An endowed scholarship for students who are not receiving any other ETSU scholarships.
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Inspire Scholarship
$5,000 total
An endowed scholarship for incoming Tennessee freshmen with financial need.
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James H. Quillen Scholarship
$5,000 total
An endowed scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students residing in specific Tennessee counties.
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Common questions about East Tennessee State University scholarships

How much merit aid does East Tennessee State University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$2,000/yr. East Tennessee State University lists 9 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at East Tennessee State University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.5 GPA / 22 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does East Tennessee State University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$2,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at East Tennessee State University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 17% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at East Tennessee State University?

5 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with East Tennessee State University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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