Transfer Scholarship Opportunities

Academic Transfer Scholarship

Students who have attended an institution other than our partnered institutions are eligible for a transfer scholarship upon admission if the requirements below are met:

Transfer Scholarship Agreements

Dual Admissions Agreement and T.O.P.S. Program
Shepherd University shares transfer agreements with a number of community colleges to offer scholarships to students who demonstrate strong academic achievement.
Visit the Transfer Scholarship Agreements page for more information.

Scholarships awarded by the Office of Admissions

These scholarships are awarded to new students with a strong academic record or to those with high financial need. Students must file a FAFSA to be considered for scholarships. Priority deadlines are April 1 for fall admission and November 1 for spring admission.

Admissions Scholarship Application

Scholarships awarded by the Office of Financial Aid

These scholarships are available to full-time, degree-seeking, undergraduate students. Most scholarships require a minimum GPA of 2.5. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for additional information.

Financial Aid Scholarship Application

Global Leadership Team Scholarship

Applicants for this scholarship must be full-time, undergraduate, degree-seeking Shepherd University students who demonstrate leadership qualities and that strive to engage the campus community through awareness, advocacy, and action for social change.

Global Leadership Team Scholarship 

Academic Common Market

Academic Common Market is a tuition-savings program sponsored by the Southern Regional Education Board. The program is available to college students who want to pursue degrees that are not offered by their in-state institutions. Students can attend out-of-state institutions that offer their degree program and pay the institution’s in-state tuition rates. The approved ACM majors at Shepherd University include:

Maryland Residents
Art: Photography and Computer Imagery concentration
Environmental Studies: Aquatic Science concentration
History: Civil War & 19th Century America concentration
History: Historic Preservation & Public History concentration
Interdisciplinary Appalachian Studies, B.S.
Recreation and Sport Studies: Recreation Therapy concentration

Virginia Residents
Art: Photography and Computer Imagery concentration

Delaware Residents
Communication and New Media: Digital Filmmaking concentration
History: Historic Preservation & Public History concentration
Recreation and Sport Studies: Recreation Therapy concentration

Please note that the ACM is not automatic and Shepherd University is not involved in the certification process. Students must apply for the program through their home state’s ACM office. For more detailed information about the application process, please visit the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) website. 

Private Scholarships

Private scholarships are awarded by other agencies, such as businesses, churches, foundations, etc. The following websites are useful in applying online. Notify the Office of Financial Aid of any scholarship that you receive from a private source.

• FastWeb
• SallieMae
• Peterson’s
• Scholarships.com
• Fin Aid on the Web
• GoCollege: The Collegiate Websource
• College Foundation of West Virginia

For additional information about scholarships, grants and loans, please visit our Financial Aid page. 

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