KU Transfer Scholarships
Scholarships for Kansas transfer residents
| Name | GPA (based on 4.0 scale) | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Oread Scholarship | 3.50+ cumulative college GPA | $2,000/year |
| Golden Valley Scholarship | 3.25 to 3.49 cumulative college GPA | $1,250/year |
| Phi Theta Kappa | 3.50+ cumulative college GPA | $500 (non-renewable) |
There's no separate application for the renewable scholarships.
Transfer scholarships are offered to qualifying students who enroll during fall or spring semester. These scholarships may be renewed for up to three years (six consecutive semesters) or receipt of first bachelors degree (whichever is achieved first). Students can only receive one of these scholarships at a time.
*If you are a Phi Theta Kappa scholar, the one-time scholarship can be combined with other scholarships.
**Students enrolling in an exclusively online bachelor’s degree program are not eligible for these scholarships. If you are interested in financial aid, please file a FAFSA for financial aid eligibility.
Scholarships for out-of-state transfer residents (Spring 2025)
| Name | GPA (based on 4.0 scale) | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renewable scholarship | 3.50 cumulative college GPA | $2,000/year |
| Renewable scholarship | 3.25 cumulative college GPA | $1,250/year |
| Midwest Student Exchange Program* | 3.25 cumulative college GPA and live in a participating state: Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, or Wisconsin. | $12,722/year |
| Phi Theta Kappa* | 3.5 cumulative college GPA | $12,722/year |
There's no separate application for the renewable scholarships.
Transfer scholarships are offered to qualifying students who enroll during spring or fall semester. These scholarships may be renewed for up to three years (six consecutive semesters) or receipt of first bachelors degree (whichever is achieved first). Students can only receive one of these scholarships at a time.
*Midwest Student Exchange and Phi Theta Kappa are partial tuition waivers and amount varies based on enrollment.
Scholarships for out-of-state transfer residents (Fall 2025)*
| Name | GPA (based on 4.0 scale) | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sunflower Scholarship | 3.75+ cumulative college GPA | $14,000/year |
| Meadowlark Scholarship | 3.50 to 3.74 cumulative college GPA | $12,500/year |
| Heartland Scholarship | 3.25 to 3.49 cumulative college GPA | $10,000/year |
| Phi Theta Kappa^ | 3.5+ cumulative college GPA | $500 (non-renewable) |
There's no separate application for the renewable scholarships.
Transfer scholarships are offered to qualifying students who enroll during spring or fall semester. These scholarships may be renewed for up to three years (six consecutive semesters) or receipt of first bachelors degree (whichever is achieved first). Students can only receive one of these scholarships at a time.
*These scholarships are available for students initially enrolled as a degree-seeking student in Fall 2025 and after.
If you are a Phi Theta Kappa scholar, this one-time scholarship can be combined with other scholarships.
Eligibility requirements
To receive the scholarship, you must:
- submit a complete admission application (by Aug. 1 for fall semester and Dec. 1 for spring semester).
- submit an official transcript (by August 15 for fall semester or by Jan. 6 for spring semester). Scholarships are based on current hours and GPA.
- have completed 24 transferable college credit hours.
- not have earned a bachelor's degree previously.
- ask your Phi Theta Kappa advisor to submit a PTK Membership Verification Form by Aug. 15 for the fall semester or Jan. 6 for the spring semester (if seeking the Phi Theta Kappa scholarship).
- not have previously attended KU as a degree-seeking student.
Students who start in the summer will receive their scholarship in the fall.
*Students enrolling in an exclusively online bachelor’s degree program are not eligible for these scholarships. If you are interested in financial aid, please file a FAFSA for financial aid eligibility.
Renewal criteria
To renew the scholarship, you must enroll full-time for six continuous semesters and earn a cumulative 3.0 KU GPA. These scholarships may be renewed for up to three years (six consecutive semesters) or receipt of first bachelors degree (whichever is achieved first).
Other KU scholarships
Students with specific backgrounds and experiences may qualify for other scholarships. Awards may require criteria, deadlines, and steps beyond submission of a KU application.
- Pepsi Scholarship: For students who are pursuing their first undergraduate degree and whose parents are benefits-eligible employees at KU.
External scholarships
Students can find private aid in a variety of ways. You may be eligible for scholarships based on academics or community service. You may belong to an organization or have a special interest that qualifies you for a scholarship. Maybe your parents' employer offers assistance.
Earning one or two of these scholarships can make a big difference, so a little research can pay off. Start with the scholarship resources found on KU's Financial Aid & Scholarships website. Keep in mind that applying for external scholarships is up to you and not associated with your application to KU.