FULL-TIME STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
The Pearl Sue Lady Scholarship
Full-time Student Scholarship
Amount: Cover the cost of undergraduate in-state tuition.
Date Awarded: The Pearl Sue Lady will be awarded in October for Fall Semester and February for Spring Semester.
Who Can Apply: Any ETSU at Kingsport, full-time, undergraduate student who meets the requirements listed below.
• The student must be a full-time ETSU at Kingsport only student who has attended one previous academic semester at East Tennessee State University.
• The student must have applied for federal financial aid at least one month prior to the application deadline.
• A scholarship application must be submitted to the director for consideration by the Scholarship Committee. Please check for the current deadline.
• The student must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• The student’s status must be that of a degree-seeking student.
Recipient: The Pearl Sue Lady will be awarded to the applicant who has the greatest financial need, as determined by the free application for federal financial aid (FAFSA), and the ETSU Office of Financial Aid. In the event of equal need, the candidate with the highest overall GPA will be selected as the scholarship recipient.
Deadline:
• Fall Semester: The Last Friday of September
• Spring Semester: The Last Friday of January
McInturff TN/VA Scholars Award
ETSU at Kingsport
Amount: $1500 will be awarded to one student to assist with tuition for two semesters ($750 each semester).
Date Awarded: The McInturff TN/VA Scholars Award - Kingsport will be awarded in July and paid out in Fall and Spring Semesters.
Who Can Apply: Any incoming freshman who has been designated a TN/VA Scholar from the previous three years graduating class.
Requirements:
• The student must be a full-time ETSU at Kingsport only student for the upcoming Fall Semester.
• The student’s status must be degree seeking.
• The student should submit an application.
Award Criteria: The McInturff TN/VA Scholar Award - Kingsport will be based on several criteria. First, the scholarship committee is particularly interested in a student’s extracurricular activities. This could consist of community service activities, church activities, athletics, school functions, etc. In addition, your letter should include your education goals, such as your intended college major, possible career options, etc.
Deadline:
• The Second Friday of July
Megan Danielle Smith Scholarship
ETSU at Kingsport
Amount: $1500 will be awarded to one student to assist with tuition for two semesters ($750 each semester).
Date Awarded: The Megan Danielle Smith Scholarship will be awarded in May and paid out in Fall and Spring Semesters.
Who Can Apply: Any incoming freshman from Volunteer High School
Requirements:
• The student must be a full-time ETSU at Kingsport only student for the upcoming Fall Semester.
• The student’s status must be degree seeking.
• The student should submit an application.
Award Criteria: The Megan Danielle Smith Scholarship will be awarded in May to a graduating Student from Volunteer High School who registers and attends ETSU at Kingsport as a full-time student.
Deadline:
• Check with your Guidance Counselor at Volunteer High School
PART-TIME STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Lighthouse Award
Part-Time Student Grant
Amount: The amount to cover student’s undergraduate, in-state tuition only, not to exceed tuition for more than 11 hours.
Date Awarded: The Lighthouse Award will be awarded in October for Fall Semester and in February for Spring Semester.
Who Can Apply: Any ETSU at Kingsport, part-time, undergraduate student who meets the requirements listed below.
• The student must be a part-time student, enrolled only for ETSU at Kingsport classes, who attended the previous semester at ETSU and took a maximum of 11 credit hours.
• The student must have applied for federal financial aid at least one month prior to the application deadline.
• The student must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• The student’s status must be that of degree seeking.
• A letter of application stating why you think you should receive the grant and the attached application should be submitted to the ETSU at Kingsport director for consideration. Please check for current deadline.
Recipient: The Lighthouse Award will be awarded to the applicant who has the greatest financial need, as determined by the free application for federal financial aid (FAFSA) and the ETSU Office of Financial Aid. In the event of equal need, the candidate with the highest overall GPA will be selected as the scholarship recipient.
Deadline:
• Fall Semester: The Last Friday of September
• Spring Semester: The Last Friday of January
Jim and Elizabeth Welch Award for Academic Excellence
Part-time Student Grant
Amount: The amount to cover student’s undergraduate, in-state tuition only, not to exceed tuition for more than 11 hours.
Date Awarded: The Jim and Elizabeth Welch Award will be awarded in October for Fall Semester and in February for Spring Semester.
Who Can Apply: Any ETSU at Kingsport, part-time, undergraduate student who meets the requirements listed below.
• The student must be a part-time student, taking classes on the ETSU at Kingsport Campus only, who attended the previous semester at ETSU and took a maximum of 11 credit hours.
• The student’s status must be that of degree seeking.
• An application must be submitted to the director for consideration by the Scholarship Committee before the current deadline.
Recipient: The Jim and Elizabeth Award for Academic Excellence will be given to the student with the highest overall GPA who carried the most hours (up to 11) for the previous semester. In the event of a tie, the candidate with the highest GPA for the previous semester will be selected as the scholarship recipient.
Deadline:
• Fall Semester: The Last Friday of September
• Spring Semester: The Last Friday of January
Stewart McCorkle Education Assistance Award
Part-time Student Grant
The Stewart McCorkle Education Assistance Award is a grant given by the ETSU at Kingsport Advisory Council. The grant is for adult students with family and work responsibilities who are interested in obtaining a Bachelor’s degree on a part-time basis. Only students who do not qualify for Federal Financial Aid, as determined by the ETSU Office of Financial Aid, will be eligible for this award. The grant will support one student until they obtain their Bachelor’s degree or for six years, whichever occurs first. The student must enroll part-time both fall and spring semesters, each academic year, with the summer semester being optional. The student will be limited to 22 credit hours per year. The student must also maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. If for some reason the grade point average is below 2.5 for one semester, the student must make at least a 2.5 the next semester to prevent their grant from being terminated.
This award will be for undergraduate students only. Students from out-of-state are welcome to apply, but will receive tuition amounts at the in-state rate only. Students applying for this scholarship should initially be ETSU at Kingsport Students.
Each student supported by this grant will meet with the chairperson of the scholarship committee and the ETSU at Kingsport Director each semester for a progress report.
To apply for the Stewart McCorkle Education Assistance Award, students must complete the attached application and submit a letter to the Director of ETSU at Kingsport stating the reasons why he/she should be the recipient of the grant. A background of work experience, references from current employers, family obligations, previous education, career goals, and intended college major must be included.
Deadline:
• Fall Semester The Last Friday of September