Scholarships

The Bert C. Bach Fine & Performing Arts Scholarship

• 10 funded in-state and up to 8 unfunded in-state students admitted each fall
• Up to 10 out-of-state students
• 8 semesters of in-state tuition or out-of-state tuition difference (if applicable)

Tennessee Residents
In-state scholarships may cover up to the costs of in-state tuition and many of the fees for a
full-time student.

Border Counties (for more information)
Border County students are treated as in-state students for the
purposes of scholarship and fees. Border counties include:

• North Carolina: Ashe, Avery, Haywood,  Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, and Yancey 
• Virginia: Grayson, Lee, Scott, Washington

Out-of-State Residents
Out-of-state scholarships, for students not residing in Tennessee,
cover the costs of out-of-state tuition for a full-time student. Students
will still need to fund in-state tuition and fees.

International Students
International students are encouraged to apply. For the purposes of scholarship, successful international applicants receive the benefits as out-of-state students.

To Apply

• Complete all requirements of the application for admission to ETSU
• Complete separate application for admission to the Fine & Performing Arts Scholars Program

Click Here to Apply

NOTE: You must apply first to ETSU and use your @etsu.edu email to apply to Honors College Programs

• Application Deadlines

  March 1st

  Admission is competitive.

  A separate application, in addition to applying for admission to ETSU, is required.

   

• Eligibility

  - Incoming freshmen

  - Minimum 2.75 high school GPA (4.0 scale)

  - Minimum 22 ACT (or comparable SAT)

  - Excellent artistic portfolio

  - Community and leadership activities

  - Writing skill and academic references