East Tennessee State University

$17,000 a year · about $68,000 over 4 years

First-time out-of-state or international undergraduate or graduate students with demonstrated talent in art and design, bluegrass, music, or theatre and dance. Recipients may or may not be required to major in the discipline depending on th

$9,000 a year · about $36,000 over 4 years

Incoming freshmen interested in social problem-solving and community engagement. Must be admitted to ETSU and apply through the Honors College. Requires a minimum high school GPA (typically 3.5+).

Full cost of attendance

Incoming freshmen from TN and bordering counties (Ashe, Avery, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, Yancey in NC; Grayson, Lee, Scott, Washington in VA). Requires nomination by high school or self-nomination. Criteria: character, intellectu

Full tuition and fees

First-time freshmen who are Tennessee residents, eligible for the Tennessee HOPE scholarship, and the maximum Pell Grant. Covers the gap after all other gift aid is applied.

Last-dollar assistance towards tuition and program services fees

Select first-time freshmen who are eligible for the maximum Pell Grant but do NOT receive the Tennessee HOPE scholarship. Provides last-dollar funding to cover tuition.