Scholarship Opportunities for Transfer Students

Introduction

Whether you come from a community college or another school, transferring to a university could mean stepping up to bigger classes, campuses, and costs. Many schools offer scholarships worth thousands of dollars specifically for new transfer students enrolling in Fall 2024. These can make earning an educational degree much more affordable.

This article explains five different transfer scholarship options, details what transfer students must do to qualify, and answers common questions. Finding out early what financial support you can earn by transferring makes selecting the right school and program for completing your studies simpler. If you are a student transferring into St. John’s University in Queens, NY, here are some options to ease your financial burden.

Transfer Distinction Award

If you’re a new transfer student planning to join St. John’s and you meet its transfer admission criteria, you might be eligible for the Transfer Distinction Award. This award is for students who have earned, or are on track to earn, an associate degree before enrolling at St. John’s.

As of the 2024–-25 academic year, the Transfer Distinction Award is worth $20,000 annually. It is renewable for up to three years, provided you maintain full-time undergraduate enrollment and stay in good academic standing.

University Transfer Merit Scholarships

St. John’s University offers academic scholarships of up to $23,000 annually to new transfer students. To be eligible, you must have completed at least 12 credits from an accredited college or university and have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher. Scholarships are awarded based on the overall strength of the academic applicants.

Scholarship Renewal Requirements

These scholarships can be renewed for up to three years if you maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 while studying at St. John’s University. This applies to new students starting in Fall 2024.

Phi Theta Kappa Members Can Earn an Additional $4,000.

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) recognizes high-achieving students at community and junior colleges. Members have proven their academic skills by earning excellent grades.

St. John’s University wants to continue rewarding that diligence. So, active PTK members qualify for an extra $4,000 scholarship ($1,000 per year) when transferring in for Fall 2024.

Phi Theta Kappa Member Requirements:

• Show documentation of current PTK membership status
• Remain enrolled in an associate degree program at a prior institution
• Keep at least a 3.0 total GPA after St. John’s enrollment

Having PTK membership on college applications identifies candidates for consideration. Like the entrance academic scholarships, maintaining performance protects installments in later years.

Reach out to a representative from the St. John’s transfer admission office to answer any other questions about applying for the PTK award before the Fall 2024 priority deadlines.

$2,000 Yearly Service Scholarships

St. John’s University values giving back to families who are dedicating their lives to public service. Children of active police officers, firefighters, and military members all qualify to apply for annual service scholarships.

Service Scholarship Rules:

• Awarded based on parent occupations listed on applications
• Caps at a total $2,000 per year
• For up to four years until completing bachelor’s degree
• Only provided to domestic enrollees (US citizens/residents)

Unfortunately, students can only receive one service scholarship, even if both parents qualify. However, the yearly funding still makes a big difference in educational costs.

In limited cases, the school might request added proof of occupation if questions arise. The process aims to be simple so deserving students from civil service backgrounds get help.

Campus Visit and Deadline Scholarships–$500

Attending specific St. John’s events before starting classes can also earn you tuition money. These engagement scholarships encourage learning more about the school community.

Qualifying Events:

• Accepted Student Day: $250
• Other designated campus events: $250
• Maximum total engagement grant money equals $500

Submitting all application materials and confirming enrollment by early decision deadlines also scores you a $500 “Future Johnnie” grant.

Fall 2024 New Transfer Student Future Johnny Award

New transfer students who complete their undergraduate admission application and submit all required documents early (visit St. John’s transfer student scholarships for current deadlines), and pay their enrollment deposit, are eligible for a one-time $500 award. This award will be credited to your St. John’s University StormCard and can be used to buy books at the St. John’s University Bookstore once you’re enrolled.

Stay on Long Island Initiative for Local Transfers

• Offering partial to full tuition coverage
• For qualifying Nassau and Suffolk County Community College students
• Awards based on need and prior academic success

Conclusion

Completing a four-year degree often requires transferring from a smaller college to a university with expanded majors and resources. This big move can come with bigger tuition bills, too.

However, St. John’s University aims to make continuing education more financially feasible for qualified transfer students. Take advantage of the merit, service, engagement, and campus opportunities highlighted here. Maximizing scholarships enables you to focus time and energy on attaining your degree, rather than worrying over large debts.

Just be sure to always meet ongoing eligibility rules so these funds keep contributing over your entire college journey. With planning and effort, transferring to St. John’s provides both great experiences and great value!