INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING YOUR SKILLS IN INTERNATIONAL CULTURE AND MEDIA SCHOLARSHIP?
Students participating in this program serve as ambassadors to the ETSU International Community, developing real-world skills in social media, promotional material development, and cultural and entertainment program development.
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Deadline for Spring 2026 is December 1.
The Creative Arts Scholarship Program is for first-time, out-of-state graduate and undergraduate students, including international and transfer students. Applicants must be accepted to ETSU before they will be considered for a Creative Arts Scholarship.
The costs associated with attending ETSU can include both direct and indirect costs. Please review ETSU's Cost of Attendance for more details.
A Unique Opportunity for Cultural Ambassadors
The Creative Arts Scholarship in International Culture & Media is a selective scholarship for international students passionate about digital storytelling, media creation, cultural promotion, and student leadership.
Each year, only 4–6 students worldwide are chosen for this cohort, creating an intimate learning environment centered on creativity, culture, and community engagement. If you enjoy sharing the richness of your home culture, producing digital content, leading projects, or working with other students, this program offers an exciting platform to grow, create, and be seen.
Scholarship Benefits
- Only pay the in-state portion of tuition (international tuition is waived)
- Awarded to students with a minimum 2.5 GPA (high school or college transfer)
- Mentorship and collaboration with ETSU faculty, staff, and student organizations
- Opportunities to produce media, plan cultural outreach, and build your portfolio
What You’ll Get to Do
Share Your Culture With Our Community. Scholars engage in projects that highlight global perspectives, such as:
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- Cultural showcases and presentations
International student spotlights - Media projects about campus experiences
- Storytelling collaborations with student clubs
- Helping promote cross-cultural events and programs
- Create, or join, student organizations highlighting student’s home country and culture
- Cultural showcases and presentations
Your voice and your culture matter here—this scholarship gives you the space to highlight both.
Join a Global Leadership Cohort. As a member of a small, tight-knit group, you’ll:
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- Collaborate on creative projects
- Build leadership and communication skills
- Connect with campus organizations and leaders
- Take part in exclusive opportunities to represent ETSU
You won’t just study at ETSU—you’ll help shape the global community on campus.
Apply to Join the International Culture & Media Cohort
This scholarship is ideal for students who:
- Enjoy creating videos, photography, or digital content
- Are enthusiastic about representing their culture
- Want to contribute to the international student community
- Have leadership experience or want to grow as leaders
- Are excited to collaborate on media and cultural projects
You don’t need to be a professional creator—just passionate, creative, and eager to share your ideas.
Requirements for the Scholarship
- All freshmen are required to live on campus and purchase a meal plan for their freshman year (Does not apply to graduate and transfer students).
- Enrolling in and successfully completing a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester for undergraduate students and 9 credit hours per semester for graduate students.
- Maintaining satisfactory academic standing on all ETSU coursework with a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.
- Work as mentored and directed by the International Enrollment and Services Staff