Scholarships
Transfer students may receive only one of the following transfer awards: Honors Academic Achievement Award; Kent State Bound Scholarships; or Transfer Scholarship.
| Scholarship Name | Criteria | How to Apply | Amount | Deadline | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honors Academic Achievement Awards | Incoming transfer students from four-year college/university or community college with 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher. | Contact the Honors College at 330-672-2312 for application. | $1,000 | Awards made on a rolling basis. | Preference will be given to students who have participated in an honors program at the college level. |
| Kent State Bound Scholarships | Incoming transfer students from Cuyahoga Community College, Lakeland Community College and Lorain County Community Colleges. Students must have completed a minimum of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) at one of the above institutions and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Selection process is competitive and 25 awards are available each year. | Apply for admission to Kent State by deadline. | $1,000 per year, renewable for up to three years. Full-time enrollment and 3.0 GPA required. | Awarded on a rolling basis | Must be admitted to Kent State by the May 1 deadline to be considered. Full-time enrollment and 3.0 GPA required. |
| Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship | Incoming transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must have completed at least 30 semester or 45 quarter hours to be considered. Three awards are available each year. | Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship applications are available from the Admissions Office, Kent State University, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH44242. Apply Online | $1,000, non-renewable | June 1 (Awarded to fall applicants only) | Part-time students and students with a bachelor’s degree are not eligible. |
| Transfer Scholarship | Incoming transfer students from schools other than Cleveland-area community colleges (see Kent Bound Scholarship). Students must have minimum of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Selection process is competitive and a limited number of awards are available each year. | Submit complete application for transfer admission (including official college transcripts) by June 1. | $1,000 per year, renewable for up to three years. Full-time enrollment and 3.0 GPA required. | June 1 | Students transferring from Cuyahoga Community College, Lakeland Community or Lorain Community College are not eligible for this award. See Kent Bound Scholarship. |
| Departmental Scholarships | Academic record. | Check with the academic department for procedures. | Varies | Varies | Check with your academic department for any special scholarships. |
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