Scholarships for Transfer Students

Transfer Student Scholarships range from $1,000 to $1,500, divided evenly over two semesters. Mid-year transfers would receive only the spring half of the award, if funds are available. Students transferring to The University of Akron with at least 24 semester hours of undergraduate credit earned after graduating from high school must apply and submit final transcripts by the deadlines listed below to be considered for scholarships. Transfer scholarship recipients may also receive an Honors Scholarship if admitted to the Honors College. Renewable.

Application Deadline:
May 1 (for fall semester)
Nov. 1 (for spring semester)
Submit final transcripts by: June 15 (for fall semester)
Dec. 30 (for spring semester)
Transfer GPA requirement: $1,500 award: 3.50 GPA
$1,000 award: 3.25 GPA
Renewal GPA
(maximum six full-time semesters):
3.0

Submit the Transfer Student Undergraduate Scholarship Application.

Phi Theta Kappa  Scholarships of $1,000 are available to qualifying transfer students who are active members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.  Students should submit proof of active membership and the Transfer Student Undergraduate Scholarship Application.

Other scholarship opportunities outside UA

Adult Learner Scholarship through the Cleveland Scholarship Program - For more information, call 216-241-5587 or visit www.cspohio.org.

David Gall Memorial Scholarship - For more information, visit www.ohiotransfer.org.

Transfer Student Services Center

The University of Akron
Transfer Student Services Center
Simmons Hall 211
Akron, OH 44325-2001
Phone: 800.655.4884
330.972.7009
Fax: 330.972.7676
Email: transfer@uakron.edu

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