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73 Scholarships for Transfer Students

Scholarships for Transfer StudentsTransferring schools is often more than enough trouble. Paying for school doesn't need to add to your burdens.

Here are 73 scholarships to help get you on your feet. They are from organizations and schools from all over the country and many are for full-rides.



 

  1. AIE National Community College Transfer Scholarship
    2. This scholarship is awarded to transfer students of Hispanic heritage. Applicants must be enrolled in community college and have plans to transfer to a 4-year accredited school in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam. Awards are between $1,000 and $2,500. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  2. Alfred University Transfer Student Scholarships
    3. Alfred University has 6 transfer student scholarships that range from $5,000 to $14,000. Scholarships are awarded for a variety of reasons like need, leadership skills, acadmic achievement, and strength of art portfolio. Students can only win receive one scholarship--if they are qualified for more than one, they will receive the one of greater value.
  3. American International College Scholarships for Transfer Students
    4. American International College offer transfer scholarships to students, which vary depending on GPA and number of credits, and can range from $3,500 to $14,000. Transfer students must have completed a minimum of 12 transferable credits.
  4. Aquinas College Transfer Scholarships
    5. Aquinas College offers 5 Transfer Scholaships, for students who transfer to Aquinas College with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.5 in their previous institutes or who are high-achieving foreign students. Scholarships range from $6,500 to $7,500 per year and are renewable based on academic performance.
  5. Arthur H. Goodman Memorial Scholarship
    6. This $1,500-$3,000 scholarship is awarded to energetic, dynamic, community-minded women and minority students transitioning from community college to four-year universities. Students must reside or attend college in San Diego, Orange, Imperial, Riverside or San Bernardino county and have maintained a 3.0 GPA.
  6. Baldwin Wallace College Scholarships for Transfer Students
    7. It offers 12 different scholarships to transfer students ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 depending on different criteria for different scholarships like academic achievements, GPA, degree, alumni relationships, and financial need.
  7. Barton College Scholarships for Transfer Scholarships
    8. Barton College has 3+1 Transfer Scholarships for Transfer students ranging from $1,000 to $3000 per year based on the transferable GPA earned at the previous institution. The minimum GPA is 2.5. The required GPA for renewal varies ranges from 2.0 to 3.0.
  8. Bloomfield College Scholarships for Transfer Students
    9. Bloomfield College offers Transfer Scholarships of $5,000 to full-time day transfer students from 2-year colleges who present a minimum GPA of 3.0. Students must have earned a minimum of 30 credits and must be admitted to the college. For Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society members, the scholarship reward is $6,000 and minimum required GPA is 3.5.
  9. Boise State Freshmen/Transfer Students
    10. Boise State University offers many scholarships for outstanding freshmen and transfer students with an average award amount of $7,800. The minimum required GPA is 3.0 and all admission materials must be submitted to the Admissions Office. Applicants must also file a FAFSA.
  10. Boston University Scholarships for Transfer Students
    11. Boston University awards offers 5 Scholarships (full-tuition or haf-tuition) for transfer students ranging from $12,000 to $30,000. Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and must enroll as juniors at Boston University with a minimum of 60 transferable credits.
  11. Bridgewater College Transfer Student Scholarships
    12. This scholarship is awarded by the Margaret McNamara Memoria Fund and is available to women over age 25, from over 120 developing countries who are pursuing graduate degrees in the U.S. or Canada. Must have a record of service to women or children in her country and commit to performing 2 years of service in her county after graduation. The award amount is $11,000.
  12. B-W Associate's Award
    13. This award is offered to to full-time transfer students with an approved Associate's degree from Cuyahoga Community College, Lorain County Community College or Lakeland Community College. The minimum cumulative GPA is 2.75. The award is $1,000 and may be combined with the Transfer Scholar's Award.
  13. C.W. Post Co-op Scholarship
    14. C.W. Post merit co-op scholarships are awarded to high school seniors and transfer students who plan to participate in Cooperative Education at C.W. Post. Entering full-time freshmen and transfer students may compete for up to ten $6,000 scholarships and must have a cumulative average GPA of 3.5 or better. Students must be registered full time and paying the flat undergraduate tuition rate.
  14. Canisius College Transfer Student Scholarship
    15. Students who are accepted for transfer admission to Canisius are automatically evaluated for transfer scholarships ranging from $4,000 to $12,000 based on academic merit. The minimum GPA accepted is 2.5. These are renewable for a total of 6 undergraduate semesters, so long as the student maintains a GPA of 2.0 and full-time status.
  15. Carl Sandburg - Lombard Scholarships
    16. Students win this $10,000 award through a rigorous application process for academic achievement and heavy involvement in their school or community. It can be used at either private or public universities, depending upon the stipulations of the scholarship. To qualify, students must fill out an application and submit an essay as well as letters or recommendation. They may also interview.
  16. Centenary College of Louisiana Academic Scholarships for Transfer Students
    17. Students transferring to Centenary College are eligible to be considered for an any of the 3 academic scholarships ranging from $6,000 to $10,000, if they have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater from all colleges previously attended. These scholarships get automatically renewed for up to 3 years as long as the recipient maintains full-time status and maintains a 2.5 GPA. Trustee's, Dean's and President's scholarships are awarded annually to students who ranked in the top 40%, 25% and 20% respectively, of their high school class or who had a weighted core GPA of 3.25, 3.5, and 3.8 respectively, at the time of high school graduation.
  17. Central Michigan University Scholarships for Transfer Students
    18. Central Michigan University (CMU) offers many scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $4,000, to transfer students in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement, GPAs, transferable credits, and talents and interests.
  18. Colorado State University Scholarships for Transfer Students
    19. Eight different scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 per year are awarded to transfer students of Colorado State University. Scholarships are awarded based on different factors including merit, financial need, and talent.
  19. Columbia College Scholarships for New Transfer Students
    20. Columbia College Chicago (CCC) offers 7 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $8,000 for new undergraduate students applying to CCC as transfer students. The scholarships offered are based on one or more of the following criteria: financial need, academic merit, area of study, creative samples, and accomplishments.
  20. Darrel Hess Community College Geography Scholarship
    21. This national scholarship program awards two $1,000 scholarships to students from community colleges, junior colleges, city colleges, or similar two-year educational institutions who will be transferring as geography majors to four-year colleges and universities. Selection is based on the overall quality of the application, scholastic excellence, academic promise, and financial need.
  21. Englehorn Family Scholarships
    22. This scholarship awards $4,000 to transfer students who participate in UniversityLink or TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee) programs and have high financial need. The minimum required GPA is 3.0 and the students must file a FAFSA to verify financial need. First-generation college students are preferred.
  22. EPCC Transfer Scholarship
    23. The El Paso Community College Transfer Scholarship is a scholarship of $1,000 (for 2 years) offered to help first-time transfer students obtain a degree and designed to make the transition from El Paso Community College to UTEP (University of Texas at El Paso) easier and more affordable. To be eligible, students must have a 3.0 GPA and 45 transferable credit hours from EPCC.
  23. Florida Atlantic University Scholarships for Transfer Students
    24. FAU offers 9 scholarships ranging from $1000 to $3,200 per year for its incoming transfer students. Most of them are renewable for 5 semesters or 2 years with a minimum required GPA of 3.0. These scholarships are limited and are awarded on a rolling basis early in the admission process. They are available for fall and spring terms only.
  24. Florida International University Honors College Scholarships for Transfer Students
    25. FIU offers 5 scholarships ranging from $750 per semester to full-time tuition to transfer students from Florida Community Colleges. They are awarded for outstanding academic performance and service record, selected on the basis of extra curricular activities, letters of recommendation and a minimum required cumulative GPA of 3.3. All scholarship recipients must participate in the Honors College and maintain enrollment in 15 credits per term with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3.
  25. Grand Traverse MSU Alumni Club Endowed Scholarship
    26. This scholarship is awarded to Grand Traverse-area high school graduates or transfer students from Northwestern Michigan College transferring to Michigan State University. The amount varies based on extra curricular activities and academic performance as evidenced by GPA and standardized test scores. To qualify, students must fill out an application, submit an essay, letters of recommendation, or participate in an interview for consideration.
  26. Hanover College Garritt Achievement Scholarship
    27. This Transfer Achievement Scholarship is awarded to recognize the overall academic achievement of transfer students. Awards are based on academic accomplishment at previous institutions, extra-curricular involvement, and interviews. The amount and number of scholarships awarded in each category is determined on an annual basis according to the demographics of the transfer applicants.
  27. Hawaii Pacific University Scholarships for Transfer Students
    28. Hawaii Pacific University offers 10 scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $6,500 per year to incoming transfer students with minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or 3.5 for each type of scholarship. Most of these scholarships are renewable for periods ranging from 1 to 3 years.
  28. Helen Matthewson Club (HMC) Memorial Scholarship
    29. These annual awards are for California residents who are undergraduate or transfer students attending the University of California, Los Angeles. Applicants must demonstrate that they are at least partially self-supporting, in financial need, and full-time, continuing, transfer, or returning students. Applicants must maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA.
  29. Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarships for Community College Students
    30. There are 8 different scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per year for community college students and transfer students with minimum required cumulative GPA ranging from 2.0 to 3.20.
  30. Honourable William H. Hamilton Scholarships
    31. Scholarships of $10, 000 are offered to BC college transfer students entering SFU (Simon Fraser University). Students must submit an application.
  31. Idaho State University Scholarships for New Transfer Students
    32. Idaho State University offers 8 different scholarships for incoming new transfer students, provided they apply for admission and submit the required transcripts and test scores. Selection is based upon GPA, ranking in the applicant pool, and available funding.
  32. Indiana State University Scholarships for Entering Transfer Students
    33. Indiana State University offers 10 different scholarships, ranging from $500 to $12,000 per year for entering transfer students, who will be studying 12 or more credit hours each semester. These scholarships are only available for students who begin their study in the fall term. Deadlines vary. However, to be eligible for most scholarships, students must be admitted to ISU no later than June 1 for the fall semester.
  33. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation- Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
    34. This $30,000 scholarship honors excellence by supporting outstanding community college students with financial need to transfer to and complete their bachelor’s degrees at the nation’s top 4-year colleges and universities. To be eligible for the program, students must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at their 2-year institution. A review panel of distinguished university faculty and admissions professionals judge the nominees using criteria including academic achievement, critical thinking ability, financial need, will to succeed, and breadth of interest and activities.
  34. Kent State University Scholarships for Transfer Students
    35. Kent State University provides scholarships ranging from $3,700 - $4,700 per year toward the out-of-state surcharge to transfer students with minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 or 3.0. It also offers many scholarships ranging from $500 to $4700 for incoming freshman students based on GPA and test scores.
  35. Knox College Carl Sandburg-Lombard Scholarships
    36. Sandburg-Lombard scholarships for study at Knox College range from $1,000 to $2,000 per year. They are awarded annually to qualified Carl Sandburg college graduates or sophomores on the basis of their outstanding academic merit and significant extra curricular achievement. It can be renewed once upon recommendation of the administration.
  36. Lansing 2+2+2 Scholarship
    37. This scholarship is awarded to Lansing-area high school graduates transferring from Lansing Community College to Michigan State University. Students must be pursuing engineering degrees. The amount awarded varies each year. The 2+2+2 Engineering Program is a cooperative venture between the Lansing School District, Lansing Community College, and Michigan State University.
  37. Lebanon Valley College Academic Recognition Scholarship
    38. Lebanon Valley College offers this half-tuition scholarship to transfer students who complete a two-year transfer program or complete their associate's degree and achieve membership in Phi Theta Kappa. This award is renewable and may be held for a maximum of five semesters. Students must maintain full-time enrollment at LVC, maintain a 3.0 GPA , and remain in good social standing.
  38. Loras College Transfer Scholarships and Grants
    39. Loras College offers 5 different renewable tuition awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for qualified, incoming, full-time transfer students graduating from high school. They are based on GPA.
  39. Miami University Pathways Scholarship
    40. This renewable transfer scholarship of $3,000 is offered by Miami University to students transferring directly from an accredited Ohio community college. Student must have attended the community college for two years or earned 24 semester- or 36 quarter-hours and have a 3.40 minimum GPA.
  40. Michigan State University Transfer Scholarships
    41. MSU has 5 different scholarships for incoming transfer students. The scholarships are awarded based on extra curricular activities and academic performance. The amount awarded to each student varies each year.
  41. National Competitive Scholarships
    42. National Competitive Scholarships are funded by government entities and private agencies, making them open to students nationwide. The different national scholarships are meant for students with an interest in fields such as science, engineering, government, languages, and environment. There are some full-ride scholarships.
  42. National University Community Scholarship
    43. There are 3 types of scholarships available to students from community colleges who transfer to National University ranging from $1,600 to $2,700. As part of the agreement signed between it and the California Community College, National University will waive the standard $60 application fee for transfer students, and provide scholarships to every community college transfer student, which will pay for the student’s final two classes in his or her degree program. To be eligible, transferring students must be in good academic standing at the time of application.
  43. Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarships
    44. Almost 700 colleges and universities in the U.S., Canada, and London offer more than $36 million in transfer scholarships to Phi Theta Kappa members.
  44. Rider College Scholarships for Transfer Students
    45. Rider University offers merit-based scholarships, Phi Theta Kappa scholarships, and Community College scholarships to eligible transfer students ranging from $1,000 to $12,500 per year. To be eligible, students must have minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 and have completed at least 12 credits of coursework at the college level. All scholarships are renewable as long as the student maintains a 2.50 cumulative GPA at Rider and enrolls in 12 or more credits per semester.
  45. Saint Louis University Scholarships for Transfer Students
    46. Saint Louis University offers 5 merit-based scholarships to transfer students ranging from $8,000 to $15,000 per year, based on GPA. To be considered for these awards, students must be admitted to the university as a full-time undergraduate, be seeking his or her first bachelor's degree, be attending SLU for the first time and meet the specific scholarship program criteria.
  46. San Francisco State University Community College Transfer Scholarship Program
    47. These scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000 for transfer students admitted to SF State who demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of 3.0 or better. They must be enrolled part- or full-time at a community college and have plans to transfer to a 4-year US accredited institution in the US, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, or Guam. Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage, pursuing their first undergraduate or graduate degree. Students with passports stamped I-551 are eligible.
  47. Simon Fraser University Scholarships for Transfer Students
    48. SFU awards entrance scholarships to recognize the exceptional academic, community, artistic, and athletic achievements of BC College and University transfer students who are interested in studying at FU. There is the $10,000 Honourable William H. Hamilton scholarship for international students, Canadian citizens, or permanent residents.
  48. Simpson College Scholarships for Transfer Students
    49. Simpson College offers 15 different scholarships ranging from $1,000 to full-tuition for transfer students entering Simpson College. Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance and potential, extra curricular activities, and alumni relationships.
  49. Southern Illinois University Carbondale College of Engineering Transfer Student Scholarships
    50. SIUC college of Engineering offers 4 different scholarships ranging from $500 to $14000 to transfer students entering the college based on academic performance, coursework completed, and other achievements.
  50. State College of Western Colorado Scholarships for Incoming Resident Transfer Students
    51. Western State College of Colorado offers 2 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $1,500 per year (renewable for 2 years) for incoming resident transfer students with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants must be members of Phi Theta Kappa in their junior/community college. Scholarship application, essay and 2 recommendations are required.
  51. SUNY IT Alumni Presidential Scholarships
    52. State University of New York Institute of Technology offers Alumni Presidential Transfer Scholarship of $1,000 per year for students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
  52. Texas State University Transfer Scholarships
    53. Texas State University-San Marcos provides 11 different academic scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 for outstanding undergraduate transfer students, based on the overall strength of a student’s academic record and scholarship application. Some scholarships also require demonstrated financial need.
  53. The Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration
    54. The Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration awards 10 Entrepreneurial Scholarships of $1000 per year for two years to students with a minimum required GPA of 3.5.
  54. The Sallie Mae Fund- Community College Transfer Scholarship
    55. Offered in collaboration with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, this program provides scholarships of $2,500 to Latino students transferring from a community college to an approved, accredited higher education institution. Students must be of Hispanic Heritage, a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired), and be enrolled part-time or full-time at a community college. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must apply for federal financial aid.
  55. UC Community College Transfer Scholarships
    56. UC Community College offers up to fifty $2,100 annual scholarships to transfer students with a minimum 3.25 GPA. It requires an associate's degree to be completed in time for a fall transfer to UC. Must transfer directly from a degree-granting community college to a UC uptown campus, non-distance learning, baccalaureate program. Scholarships can be renewed.
  56. UMBC Merit Scholarships for Incoming Transfer Students
    57. UMBC offers 2 competitive merit scholarships of $2,500 for 2 years (may be used for full or part-time study) for incoming community college transfer students with 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA. Completion of 35 and 30 credits respectively at the time of application is required for Academic Achievement Award & PTK Award.
  57. UNF Transfer Scholarships
    58. UNF offers 4 different scholarships ranging from $1,600 to $2,000 for incoming transfer students based on academic merit and/or financial need, leadership positions, community activities, availability of funds and other criteria or factors. Students must have completed the FAFSA.
  58. University of Alabama Scholarships for Transfer Students
    59. The University of Alabama offers 8 different types of scholarships ranging from $1,000 per year to full tuition to transfer student. Applicants must have transfered from a 2-year college with at least a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
  59. University of Houston Transfer Student Scholarship
    60. This scholarship opportunity is for undergraduate students who are eligible to pay in-state tuition and have not attended UHCL before. Applicants must transfer with a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Awards of $800 or $1,000 are awarded depending on the application and are renewable.
  60. University of Iowa Scholarships for Transfer Students
    61. University of Iowa offers 10 scholarships ranging from $200 to full tuition to new transfer undergraduates enrolled full-time based. Scholarships are awarded based on various criteria like GPA, number of semester hours earned, degree, financial need etc.
  61. University of Kansas Transfer Student Scholarships
    62. KU offers 4 scholarships of varying amounts to incoming transfer students that are non-renewable. A committee evaluates the student's academic career based on the strength of the curriculum, number of credit hours earned, GPA, scholarship essay, employment, demonstrated leadership, and school and community service involvement.
  62. University of Maryland Transfer Scholarships
    63. University of Maryland offers 4 types of scholarships ranging from $5,000 per year to full tuition to its entering transfer students based on their academic records, college GPAs (3.5 or more) AA degree, or number of credits earned.
  63. University of Minnesota CLA Alumni Scholarship
    64. Two $3,000 College of Liberal Arts Alumni scholarships are offered to academically talented continuing students enrolled in the college who are pursuing a liberal arts major with a liberal arts degree. Applicants must be enrolled in 30 semester credits over the supported scholarship year or those who intend to receive their bachelor's degree from CLA.
  64. University of Nebraska- Lincoln Transfer Student Scholarships
    65. UNL offers scholarships ranging from $500 to full non-resident tuition fees, to incoming transfer students based on various criteria for different scholarships, like cumulative GPA, number of credit hours earned, number of semester hours completed, test scores, Phi Theta Kappa membership, and financial need.
  65. University of North Florida Scholarships for Transfer Students
    66. UNF offers 4 different scholarships ranging from $ 1,600 to $2,000 for incoming transfer students based on academic merit, financial need, leadership positions, community activities, availability of funds and other criteria. Scholarships can be renewed.
  66. University of North Texas Transfer Student Scholarships
    67. UNT offers 3 transfer scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $4,000 based on cumulative GPA to transfer students transferring from a Texas community college or an accredited Texas university.
  67. University of Texas at Tyler Transfer Scholarship
    68. Transfer Presidential Scholarships of $2,000 are offered to incoming junior/community college transfer students who have completed four regular semesters as full-time students or a minimum of 59 semester hours. Applicants must have a cumulative 3.3 GPA on all junior/community college course work. Scholarships are renewable.
  68. University of Utah Transfer Resident/Non-Resident Scholarships
    69. University of Utah offers many merit-, leadership-, diversity- and department-based scholarships ranging from $1,000 to full-rides to resident and non-resident transfer students.
  69. Ursuline College Scholarships for Transfer Students
    70. Ursuline College offers scholarships of $7,500 to transfer and part-time students based on academic performance. The minimum required GPA is a 3.0 and consideration will be given to the college-level curriculum the student has taken. Scholarships are renewable.
  70. UT Dallas Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarship
    71. This competitive scholarship for transfer students ranges from $500 to $2,000 and is based on GPA. Students majoring in Computer Science, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Software or Telecommunications Engineering may also receive an additional $500 per semester for two semesters,
  71. Warren Wilson College Transfer Scholarship
    72. Warren Wilson College offers scholarships of $500 to transfer students with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Scholarships are based on financial need and students must have filed a FAFSA.
  72. Western Michigan University Scholarships for Transfer Students
    73. WMU offers 5 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 per academic year to incoming transfer students who must have completed at least 26 transferable semester hours by the deadlines. Students must have a 3.5 or higher GPA and be enrolled full-time.
  73. Western State College of Colorado National Student Scholarship
    74. This National Scholarship valued at $3,500 per year is available to new transfer students who are residents of states other than Colorado. It is renewable for 4 years. Students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher in at least 30 semester credits, or high ACT or SAT scores.

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