The HOPE Scholarship, also known as the Lottery Scholarship, is funded by the Tennessee Education Lottery
Scholarship (TELS) Program. This scholarship is available to qualified Tennessee residents
attending eligible Tennessee colleges and universities. There are HOPE scholarship
programs for many different kinds of students. The TN Student Assistance website contains
links to all HOPE scholarship options. Additionally, we have outlined some of the most-used HOPE scholarships here:
ETSU offers a number of scholarships for new freshmen from Tennessee and from out-of-state.
Discover your opportunities:
Academic Performance (APS) are awarded to TN students and students who reside in border counties that qualify
for in-state tuition based on GPA and ACT/SAT scores.
Out-of-State Scholarships are available to students based on academics, artistic talents or demonstrated commitment
to public service.
Endowed Scholarships are established by donations from individuals or organizations.
Honors College offers 3 scholarship programs for incoming freshmen:
Even if you didn’t receive a scholarship as a new student to ETSU, you may still receive
a scholarship as a currently enrolled student. Some of these opportunities are available
as endowed scholarships through the Scholarship Office. You will need to submit a
scholarship application by March 1 to be considered for these scholarships. Complete
your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January
1. When you apply for scholarships with financial need as one of the criteria, we
will use the results of your FAFSA to determine your level of financial need.
Check our college and departmental links or check with your academic department for
information on how to apply. Please note that deadlines may vary from department to
department.
Graduate student? Veteran? International student?
A variety of scholarships opportunities exist for students. Listed below are some
of the additional scholarship offerings you will find here at ETSU:
The Honors College is here to assist qualified and capable students profession and
personal development beyond the typical undergraduate experience. The Honors College
provides scholarship awards and diverse learning experiences for new freshmen, transfer
students and currently enrolled students. Be sure to explore all of the honors college opportunities.