Out-of-State Scholarships for Freshmen

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Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

 

The costs associated with attending ETSU can include both direct and indirect costs. Please review ETSU's Cost of Attendance for more details.

With nearly 15,000 students from 71 countries and 46 states, we offer many advantages for out-of-state students. Whether you live near or far, ETSU has exciting scholarship and financial aid opportunities specifically for you.

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Out-of-State Scholarships for Freshmen
Open AllClose All Scholarship Name Amount Minimum
GPA		 Minimum
ACT/SAT
 
More Info		 Public Service Corps Scholarship Provides In-State
Tuition Rate		 N/A See Requirements

Additional information

  • Deadline:
    • Must be a new ETSU freshman; currently enrolled ETSU students are not eligible
    • Priority consideration is given to students who complete the scholarship application by March 1. Students admitted after March 1 will be considered while funding is available.
  • Requirements:
    • Must be a new ETSU freshman student residing outside of TN - currently enrolled ETSU students are not eligible.
    • Scholarship is awarded for a maximum of 8 semesters (does not include summers)
    • Students who maintain the scholarship and graduate in 4 years will also be eligible for a scholarship to cover tuition and fees for their first semester of graduate school at ETSU.
    • Recipients will live on campus their freshmen year in a service oriented living and learning community and enroll in ETSU 1020 (fall term) and SRVL 1020 (spring term)
    • Students are required to purchase a meal plan.
    • Not a TN resident or a resident of a border county whose residents receive in-state tuition status
    • Recipients must register for and complete 15 hours each semester and earn a cumulative GPA of 2.5
    • Recipients must complete 40 hours of service and attend all meetings and training sessions (10 per semester). Most students will serve in local public elementary schools with the Governor’s Birth to Books Foundation.
  • Award:
    • Scholarship recipients receive support in an amount equivalent to the out-of-state tuition.
  • How to Apply:
  • Award Distribution:
    • Scholarships are competitive and are available until funding is depleted. Students admitted after March 1 will be considered while funding is available.
 
More Info		 Creative Arts Scholarship Provides In-State
Tuition Rate		 See Requirements See Requirements

Additional information
 
More Info		 STEM Community Outreach Scholarship Provides In-State
Tuition Rate		 3.2 See Requirements

Additional information
More Out-of-State Scholarship Opportunities for Freshmen
Scholarship Title Scholarship Information
Academic Common Market Interstate agreement for sharing academic uncommon programs
Border County Qualified students from bordering states can pay at the in-state rate
Fine & Performing Arts Special opportunities for artistic & academic talent 
Undergraduate Research Honors Program In-depth, hands-on programs offered within a variety of degree programs
Creative Arts Students with interests in the arts and arts related fields