While there are a great number of students that gain acceptance to their dream college or university, there are many students who choose to complete their general education, save money, or consider areas of study while attending community college. Once your time has been completed at a community college, it may be the time for that leap to a university. Whichever route you choose, there is always the option of transferring.
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Eventually. if you plan on changing schools you will have decide how to pay for school and luckily there are dozens of schools that provide scholarships for transfer students. Columbia College students can take advantage of the school’s multiple transfer scholarships and grant options, as can transfer students at Grand Valley State University and the University of Maryland. We’ve listed a few transfer scholarships below but for even more scholarship opportunities, create a profile and conduct a free scholarship search today.
The scholarship philanthropic project of Assistance League of Diablo Valley aids students with college expenses based upon their need and/or significant volunteer contribution to their community. Eligible applicants must be a resident of Contra Costa County, be a community college graduate transferring to junior level status at a four-year college or university, demonstrate financial need, be [...] More
To be eligible for the Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Scholarship, applicants must be high school seniors/graduates and accepted to UAB. There are no applications for this scholarship: via audition and testing, the student must prove to be of substantial talent and show promise for continued excellence in music. There will be a strong focus on incoming freshmen; however, current UAB [...] More
Augustana College offers scholarships for transfer students, ranging from $8,000 to $20,000 per year. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. [...] More
Roberts Wesleyan offers grants upon application to students with financial need who are legally dependent children of parents employed in full-time Christian service. This is a needs-based grant, also available to transfer students who meet the same criteria. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. [...] More
The Colorado Christian University Commendation Scholarship is for transfer students who have a 3.25 GPA. Must be a United States citizen or an eligible non-citizen. Renewable upon a 3.2 GPA. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. [...] More
The Colorado Christian University Distinction Scholarship is for transfer students who have a 3.5 GPA. Must be a United States citizen or an eligible non-citizen. Renewable upon a 3.3 GPA. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's [...] More
The Legacy Scholarship is designed to assist children and/or siblings of CCU alumni and current students to continue the CCU tradition. Applicants must be the child of a graduate of CCU or a CCU heritage institution; or the child of a currently enrolled CCU student; or the sibling of a graduate of CCU or a CCU heritage institution; or the sibling of a currently enrolled CCU student. The Legacy [...] More
Partners in Christian Education (PICE) is a partnership between Colorado Christian University and select Christian high schools nationwide. The PICE scholarship is available for new freshman and transfer students who currently attend one of the partnering Christian high schools. The annual award is renewable up to eight semesters. Students must apply and be accepted to CCU's Undergraduate School [...] More
Partners in Spiritual Formation (PISF) is an initiative between Colorado Christian University and select organizations, churches, and parachurch ministries nationwide. The PISF scholarship is available for new freshman and transfer students who are current members of these organizations or youth groups. Scholarship eligibility is determined based on students’ attendance at a partner school at the [...] More
The Colorado Christian University Recognition Scholarship is for transfer students who have a 2.8 GPA. Renewable upon a 3.0 GPA. Must be a United States citizen or an eligible non-citizen. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's office [...] More
The family and friends of Dale 'Snook' Noack have established a scholarship of at Valley City State University in his memory. The scholarship shall be issued to a new student wishing to pursue an athletic career at Valley City State University. A new student shall mean either an incoming freshman or a student transferring to VCSU. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship [...] More
The Dr. Volodymyr and Lydia Bazarko scholarship is for students attending Manor College. The applicant must meet all Manor College requirements for a competitive partial scholarship with preference given to a new freshman or transfer student (with less than 11 credits) who can demonstrate that they are of Ukrainian descent. Students must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a minimum SAT of 900. For [...] More
The Recognition of Excellence award is for transfer students and continuing students, who are at least sophomores. To be awarded, transfer students must have at least a 3.0 transfer GPA and at least 30 transferable credits. Continuing students must have at least a 3.5 cumulative EMU GPA. To receive payment, students must enroll in at least 12 hours each semester and maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA [...] More
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative awards scholarships to honor and encourage California students for their service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. Applicants for all scholarships must have demonstrated service to the LGBT+ community. Applicants of all sexual orientations and gender identities are eligible. Awards are available to graduating high school seniors, community [...] More
The Scholarships for Military Children Program is open to students who hold a US Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card (DD Form 173), and whose parent or parents serve or served in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force or Coast Guard. Recipient must be enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in a four-year undergraduate college or university, accredited in the U. S or a two-year [...] More
The Sacramento Chapter of PFLAG is pleased to be able to offer scholarships to LGBTQ students from the Sacramento area. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education, including vocational and technical schools; demonstrate an interest in service to the LGBTQ+ community; and, have a 2.5 GPA. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's [...] More
The Ford Scholars Program offers a comprehensive scholarship to help students succeed in college and beyond. In addition to a generous financial award, Scholars receive academic guidance, leadership development, personal and professional support, and access to the Ford Family alumni network. Up to 130 renewable scholarships are awarded each year to students from Oregon and Siskiyou County, CA. [...] More
Students admitted to Roberts Wesleyan College who are active members in a Free Methodist Church are eligible for this award. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. [...] More
To be eligible for the Patricia & Armen Oumedian Scholarship, applicants must be full-time students at Kettering University or transferring from Grand Rapids Community College to Kettering University. Students must be residents of West Michigan or currently be employed by a West Michigan Kettering Co-op employer, demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. For more information or to [...] More
The Hazel McBride Scholarship was established by the estate of Hazel McBride Engeseth. Students receiving the McBride Scholarship must sign a Declaration of Intent to seek entry into the program of Teacher Education. Must be a college sophomore or above. Must have a minimum 3.25 GPA and/or a minimum 20 composite ACT score. An essay is required as part of the application. For more information or [...] More
To qualify for the Heidelberg University Music Scholarship, applicants must plan to major in music, are required to audition, and have at least a 2.5 GPA, and attend Heidelberg University. This award is open to both first-time freshmen and transfer students. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's [...] More
Transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa are eligible for the Heidelberg University scholarship. Applicants must have attempted at least 15 semester hours or 23 quarter hours, be enrolled full-time, and be a member of Phi Theta Kappa. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. [...] More
To qualify for the Heidelberg University Transfer Award, a student must have attempted at least 15 semester hours or 23 quarter hours and earned a minimum 2.50 GPA or higher. Students must attend classes on Tiffin campus. The scholarship is awarded at the time of admission to Heidelberg University. Full-time enrollment status is required. For further information or to apply, please visit the [...] More
To qualify a student must attend Heidelberg University and be a member of the United Church of Christ. A letter of recommendation is required from the church minister. The award is renewable for four years. This award is open to both first-time freshmen and transfer students. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's [...] More
To qualify for the Heidelberg UCC Ministerial Grant, students must attend Heidelberg College. Children of ordained UCC ministers and full-time missionaries are eligible. The award is based upon financial need and is renewable for four years. This award is open to both first-time freshmen and transfer students. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's [...] More
The Malko Family established this partial scholarship in honor of John and Helen Malko, in 1993. The applicant must meet all requirements for partial scholarships (competitive), have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a minimum SAT of 900. Preference is given to a student who can demonstrate they are of Ukrainian descent and in financial need. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship [...] More
The JSU Alabama Leadership Scholarship was established for entering freshman or transfer students who held offices in extracurricular activities. Students must be unconditionally admitted into JSU with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Based primarily on offices held in extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and community involvement. This scholarship is renewable for one year, based on continued [...] More
The JWU Phi Theta Kappa (National Honor Society) Scholarship is awarded to transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa. Winners are awarded based on documented membership in Phi Theta Kappa, and a recommendation of chapter faculty adviser and college transcript. The award is renewable for up to four years so long as the recipient maintains a 2.75 GPA.
The JWU Transfer Scholarship is awarded to transfer students who have completed at least 45 quarter-credit hours at a previous college. This award is renewable for up to four years; however, transfer students that receive the Phi Theta Kappa/Alpha Beta Gamma Scholarship are not eligible to receive the Transfer Scholarship. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's [...] More
The Multicultural Fellowship (MCF) is limited to those high school seniors identifying most closely with one of the following racial and ethnic groups: African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic-American, Native American, or multiracial. Transfer students from one of these groups previously listed may also be considered for the fellowship. Awards will range from $1,000-$5,000 per year for up to [...] More
The Linly Heflin scholarship awards Alabama women seeking help with their undergraduate degree at four-year accredited Alabama colleges and universities. Scholarships are awarded annually for four years or until graduation, whichever comes first. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, have an ACT of 23, and attend a college/university full-time. Renewable upon a 2.5 GPA. For more information or to [...] More
Scholarships for first-year and transfer students are based on outstanding academic records, competitive test scores, and significant community involvement. Talent-based scholarships are also available in music, theater arts, and visual arts. Students are automatically considered for institutional merit-based scholarships when they apply for admission. These awards are based solely on academic [...] More
The L-R Scholars Program awards freshman students in recognition of academic achievement during the student's high school career and based on the student's high school a grade point average and SAT or ACT scores at the time of admission into L-R. The L-R Scholars Program also awards transfer students in recognition of academic achievement during the student's attendance at a previous college(s) [...] More
Marketing EDGE awards scholarships on a competitive basis to undergraduate and graduate students who are studying marketing and are committed to pursuing a career in the field. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and demonstrated interest in the industry. All students applying for a Marketing EDGE scholarship award must be a US citizen or permanent resident; currently be [...] More
The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. is an independent charitable organization with a mission to engage and attract students to the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry by providing financial support. Undergraduate students pursuing a material handling, logistics or supply chain career are eligible to apply, and they must be enrolled full-time at any non-profit [...] More
Academic Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to qualified full-time students who remain in good standing. When making scholarship awards to incoming freshmen, university selection committees use standardized test scores, high school grade point average and class standing, and courses completed as the basis for initial consideration. For transfer and continuing students, cumulative [...] More
META's Platinum Scholarship provides students up to $6,000, payable over four years, to entering college freshman attending four-year colleges and universities or students attending community college with plans to transfer. Recipients of the Platinum Scholarship will also be provided mentorship and access to workshops. Applicants must be applying, accepted or enrolled at an accredited institution [...] More
Through the NACME Scholars Program, NACME provides block grants to colleges and universities that, in turn, award the money to talented African American, American Indian, and Latino students enrolled in engineering programs as part of their financial aid packages. The NACME’s Scholars (Block Grant) Program provides minority college scholarship support in the form of a lump sum grant to partner [...] More
To be eligible for the New Mexico Tech Regents Scholarship, applicants must be incoming transfer students, have already completed 30 credits, and have a 3.0 GPA. In order to be renewed, students must be taking at least 12 credits. The fall deadline is April 1 and the spring deadline is November 1. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's [...] More
New Mexico Tech offers the Transfer Excel Scholarship to incoming transfer students. Eligible applicants must have a 3.5 GPA and 30 credits. In order for this to be renewed, applicants must register for a minimum of twelve credits. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's [...] More
The New Mexico Tech Transfer Scholarship is offered to incoming transfer students. Eligible applicants must have 30 credits and a 3.25 GPA. In order to be renewed, recipients must register for a minimum of twelve credits. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's [...] More
Northwood University's Free-Enterprise Transfer Scholarships are offered to transfer students who have exceptional academic merit. To be eligible, applicants must have an incoming GPA of 3.0. This is renewable upon a 2.5 GPA. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's [...] More
Northwood University's Freedom Transfer Scholarships are for transfer students who have exceptional academic merit. To be eligible, applicants must have a 3.4 GPA. This is renewable upon a 2.7 GPA. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's [...] More
The NSA Scholarship Foundation Scholarship assists dedicated students who are committed to a career in accounting by providing financial assistance to support their education. Applicants must be a citizen of the U.S. or Canada (permanent residents are not eligible, with the exception of legal residents of Arizona) who is an undergraduate enrolled part or full-time at an accredited 2 or 4-year [...] More
The Pine Cone Foundation awards multi-year scholarships to students with documented learning disabilities across the state of California who aspire to attend community college. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and California residents, plan on enrolling at a community college in CA with a course load of 8+ credits for associate, bachelor, technical and [...] More
Children and grandchildren of Principia alumni are eligible for the Arthur F. Schulz, Jr. Alumni Scholarship. Eligible applicants must have a GPA of 3.0, and either be first-time freshmen or transfer students. Renewable upon a 3.0 GPA. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website [...] More
The Dean's Scholarship is a four-year scholarship valued at 1/4 of tuition each year, awarded to both first-time freshmen and transfer students. To apply, you must have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 3.6 in solid academic courses, and, for transfer students, a cumulative college GPA from all colleges attended of 3.3. Applicants must also have earned a cumulative SAT [...] More
Merit scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement to entering full-time, first-year, and transfer students seeking degrees. The Anniversary Scholarship is a renewable scholarship that requires a 2.25 GPA, continued full-time enrollment, and is based on residency status. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. [...] More
Merit scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement to entering full-time, first-year, and transfer students seeking degrees. The Catholic High Schools Scholarship is for graduates of Saint Joseph Preparatory High School, Fontbonne Academy, Cathedral High School, and Cristo Rey Boston High School. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. [...] More
The Phi-Theta Scholarship at Regis College is for transfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa honors society. Students must submit a letter of recommendation from a Phi Theta Kappa advisor. The scholarship can be renewed up to three years, contingent upon the student maintaining a full time status and a 3.0 or above grade point average. For more information, or to apply, please visit [...] More
Merit scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement to entering full-time, first-year, and transfer students seeking degrees. The S. Jeanne D'Arc O'Hare Merit Award is a renewable scholarship that requires a 3.0 cumulative GPA, continued full-time enrollment, and is based on residency status. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. [...] More
Merit scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement to entering full-time, first-year, and transfer students seeking degrees. The S. Therese Higgins CSJ Scholarship is a renewable scholarship that requires a 3.2 cumulative GPA, continued full-time enrollment, and is based on residency status. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. [...] More
Merit scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement to entering full-time, first-year, and transfer students seeking degrees. The Regis College Sibling Award is offered to dependent siblings from the same family unit who attend Regis College. Renewal requires a 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA and full-time enrollment. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship [...] More
Merit scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement to entering full-time, first-year, and transfer students seeking degrees. The Regis College Tower Scholarship is a renewable scholarship that requires a 2.5 cumulative GPA, continued full-time enrollment, and is based on residency status. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. [...] More
The Stegall Charitable Educational Foundation Scholarship is offering scholarships to high school students, high school graduates or existing college students entering a full-time program of college study within one year from the scholarship application deadline. Eligible applicants must: be Tennessee residents; demonstrate financial need; an ACT of 18 and a high school GPA of 2.8; and, a 3.0 GPA [...] More
Teachers of Accounting at Two Year Colleges (TACTYC) is pleased to announce several scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each for students majoring in Accounting. Two types of awards are offered - for two year college students transferring to a four-year college, and for two year college students continuing at a two year college. For either award, applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, [...] More
Tarleton State University Presidential Honors are awarded to incoming freshmen based on GPA, standardized test scores and participation in honors classes in high school. Applicants must have around an average SAT score of around 1260, an average ACT of around 27, and an average high school class rank in the top ten percent. Presidential Honors Scholars must maintain at least a 3.4 cumulative [...] More
The mission of the Herbert Lehman Fund is to help transform the promise of racial equality into a social, economic, and political reality for all people by supporting talented undergraduate students who need financial help to stay in school and successfully complete their bachelor's degree. Applicants must be African-American, graduating high school seniors; first-year students in an accredited [...] More
Awards for the The New York State Grange Cornell Fund are made to students in any class in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell. Selection is based on character, scholastic record, and need for financial assistance. Preference is given to farm-reared students whose families are Grange members. Preference is also given to students who transfer from an Agricultural and Technical [...] More
The award is given to an MSU undergraduate student selected through a competitive application process. Candidates should demonstrate academic achievement and involvement with, or contributions to, the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. Preference is given to incoming, first year (or transfer) students, although all undergraduate students are encouraged to apply. Your personal [...] More
The First Generation Grant is awarded to undergraduate Colorado residents who have financial need and whose parent(s) do not have any education or technical training beyond high school (certificate programs, real estate certification, technical training, vocational training, and corporate training programs are considered education beyond high school). This grant may be renewed up to 10 semesters [...] More
at the University of Great Falls, a variety of scholarships recognizing academic achievement and talent are available. Students are automatically considered for academic merit scholarships as part of the admission process and are notified of their award level as part of acceptance to the university. Amounts are based on each student's academic performance in high school. Transfer students may [...] More
The Norman Topping Student Aid Fund offers supplemental scholarships to incoming freshmen, incoming transfer, and incoming graduate students at USC. The criteria for selection is a focus on high financial need students who demonstrate extraordinary levels of community awareness. First-generation college students and local area applicants are given primary consideration in the scholarship [...] More
To be eligible for the Valero Energy Corporation Scholarship, applicants must: enroll at least part time at UTSA; demonstrate financial need; and, among equally qualified applicants, preference will be given to students demonstrating participation and leadership in community and/or extracurricular activities. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. [...] More
The Valparaiso University Martin Luther Award is available to dependent daughters and sons of full-time, professional, rostered Lutheran Church workers. Incoming freshmen and transfer students are eligible. The scholarship is $10,000 per year. (Note: If a student qualifies for a higher academic scholarship, it will replace the Martin Luther Award.) For more information or to apply, please visit [...] More
To be eligible for the WIFLE Scholarship Program, applicants must: be a female full-time student and physically attend an accredited four-year college or university; or be currently enrolled in a full-time in a fully accredited community college with the intention of transferring to a four-year degree; have completed at least one full academic year of college work at an accredited college or [...] More
Since 1964, Wisconsin Public Service Foundation has awarded more than $4.8 million in scholarships to students from Northeastern and Central Wisconsin. At the Foundation, we believe that building on the tremendous potential of our young people is well worth the investment. A variety of college and technical college scholarships are available to students who live in our service area. For more [...] More
For many college students this year, Thanksgiving is the end-of-semester holiday rather than a traditional winter break in December. Some colleges started their semesters early so they could wrap up by Thanksgiving, while others are having students finish out the semester virtually. Whatever your circumstances, it helps to have a thought-out plan on how you will be travelling from campus to home so you can enjoy the holidays with your family. Here are our tips for COVID-friendly travel this Thanksgiving. [...]
In recent days, two drug manufactures, Pfizer and Moderna, have both announced that their COVID-19 vaccines have had more than a 90% success rate in clinical trials. The thought of a COVID vaccine is sure to raise anyone’s spirits, and while college students are likely to be at the back of the line when vaccines are distributed, some college officials are hopeful that students may be able to be vaccinated by late next spring or summer. [...]
As this highly unusual Fall 2020 semester is nearing its conclusion, administrators are anxious to see how college students have responded to online learning – and how many students are likely to come back for a similar experience in the Spring of 2021. A new student survey from the learning platform company Top Hat finds that while many students are still adjusting to online learning, the majority of them intend to return to school for the Spring semester. [...]
