The East Tennessee State University is offering Academic merit awards for international applicants in the USA for the year 2020. These opportunities are available for pursuing graduate or undergraduate programme. The aim of the Academic Merit award is to attract the best and most motivated people to the USA. East Tennessee State University determines credit awards for its courses and programs based on the professional judgment of its faculty in higher education and in alignment with its mission. International students whose first language is not English may satisfy the English proficiency requirement by submitting documents required by the university.