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Transfer Student Scholarship Opportunities

We understand that financing your education can pose some worries … especially as a transfer student, beginning the next chapter in your educational journey. Shepherd University is proud to offer various scholarships designed with transfer students in mind.

NOTE: A FAFSA must be filed to receive any institutional aid. In addition, select scholarships require a student to demonstrate financial need, which is determined by the FAFSA.

Scholarships Awarded During the Admissions Process

Academic Transfer Scholarship

The academic transfer scholarship is available to all students who attended an institution outside our partnered institutions.

Credits Earned Minimum Cumulative GPA West Virginia Resident Non-West Virginia Resident
30 3.0 $1,000 $3,000

Transfer Scholarship Agreements

Through our 2+2 transfer agreements with community colleges and colleges/universities, scholarships are offered to students demonstrating strong academic achievement. Eligibility requirements and award amounts vary by institution.

Learn more about the 2+2 agreements and corresponding scholarships. 

Additional Shepherd University Scholarships

Office of Admissions Scholarship

The Office of Admissions scholarship offers supplemental funding — separate from the merit scholarship — for an undergraduate student’s tuition.

Submit an application for the Office of Admissions scholarship.

Office of Financial Aid Scholarships

There are numerous scholarships awarded through the Office of Financial Aid for full-time, undergraduate students. Complete a singular application to determine your eligibility for multiple scholarships. The award amounts, eligibility requirements, and renewability varies by scholarship; however, most scholarships require a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Submit an application for the Office of Financial Aid scholarships. 

Global Student Leadership Team Scholarship

The Global Student Leadership Team (GSLT) is a campus group of Shepherd students demonstrating leadership qualities and striving to engage the campus community through awareness, advocacy, and action for social change.

Learn more about the GSLT and its scholarship. 

Additional Scholarships

There are numerous additional scholarship offered by the University and private institutions to help supplement tuition costs.

Learn more about additional scholarship opportunities.