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.
- Amount Awarded: Varies by residency status — refer to the table below for full details.
- Eligibility Requirements: Enrolled as a full-time student (12+ credits per semester), 3.0 GPA, and SAT/ACT test scores.
- Application Deadline: This scholarship is awarded automatically during this admissions process and does not require a separate application.
- Renewability: This scholarship is renewable for three years, with a Shepherd GPA of 2.75+ and a minimum of 24 total credits earned during the fall and spring semesters.
| 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.
- Amount Awarded: Varies by student eligibility.
- Eligibility Requirements: Enrolled as a full-time student (12+ credits per semester).
- Application Deadline: The priority deadline is April 1 for the fall semester and Nov. 1 for the spring semester.
- Renewability: This scholarship is renewable for three years, with a cumulative Shepherd GPA of 2.75+ and a minimum of 24 total credits earned during the fall and spring semesters.
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.