ETSU Transfer APS

Merit-based scholarships for new transfer students

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

 

The Academic Performance Scholarship Program (APS) is ETSU's largest merit-based award designed to recognize and support outstanding transfer students.

 


These scholarships are for new transfer students from Tennessee and border counties eligible for in-state tuition.

 

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Review the award levels and additional information below to find out if you are eligible:

  • Summit
    • $3,000 per year
    • Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
    • 24 earned credit hours
    • Students starting in the Fall: Final transcripts must be received by the ETSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions by August 1 to be considered for this scholarship.
    • Students starting in the Spring: Final transcripts must be received by the ETSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the first day of spring classes, as published in the Academic Calendar, to be considered for this scholarship.
    • Resident of TN or one of the following border counties: North Carolina; Ashe, Avery, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, Yancey, Virginia; Grayson, Lee, Scott, Washington.
    • Renewal Requirements: Maintain a 2.5 term GPA, a 2.5 cumulative GPA, and enroll in and pass at least 15 credit hours each semester (not including Learning Support courses), unless approved to enroll in less via appeal.
    • Scholarships are renewable for a total of 6 semesters (fall and spring only) if all requirements are met.
    • Students may not receive a Transfer APS in addition to any of the following scholarships: Academic Officers Transfer, Coca-Cola, All-TN Team Member, Midway, Quillen, Honors-in-Discipline, Math & Science, Music APS, Changemaker Scholars or Volunteer State Student Assistance.
  • Elevate
    • $1,500 per year
    • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
    • 24 earned credit hours
    • Students starting in the Fall: Final transcripts must be received by the ETSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions by August 1 to be considered for this scholarship.
    • Students starting in the Spring:  Final transcripts must be received by the ETSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the first day of spring classes, as published in the Academic Calendar, to be considered for this scholarship.
    • Resident of TN or one of the following border counties: North Carolina; Ashe, Avery, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, Yancey, Virginia; Grayson, Lee, Scott, Washington.
    • Renewal Requirements: Maintain a 2.5 term GPA, a 2.5 cumulative GPA, and enroll in and pass at least 15 credit hours each semester (not including Learning Support courses), unless approved to enroll in less via appeal.
    • Scholarships are renewable for a total of 6 semesters (fall and spring only) if all requirements are met.
    • Students may not receive a Transfer APS in addition to any of the following scholarships: Academic Officers Transfer, Coca-Cola, All-TN Team Member, Midway, Quillen, Honors-in-Discipline, Math & Science, Music APS, Changemaker Scholars or Volunteer State Student Assistance.

 

  • Additional Information

     

    • There is no separate application for this scholarship. If a student's cumulative GPA through the final semester at their prior institution meets the requirements above, the award is guaranteed.
    • Academic Performance Scholarships do NOT automatically transfer from Tennessee Community Colleges to ETSU.