Transfer Student Scholarships
If you are a transfer student, you will automatically be considered for our transfer merit scholarships as long as you complete your Cornell admission application by March 1. You'll need a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
| Transfer merit scholarships | 2026-27 |
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| Transfer Scholarship | $33,000 |
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Students transferring with less than 7 credit hours |
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| Talent awards | |
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| Art Award | up to $5000 |
| Creative Writing Award | up to $5000 |
| Esports Award | up to $5,000 |
| Mock Trial Award | up to $5,000 |
| Music Award | up to $5,000 |
| All-State Music Award | $5000 |
| Spirit Award | $1,500 |
| Theatre and Dance Award | up to $5000 |
| Legacy Award | $2,000 |
| Transfer PTK Award | $1,000 - $2,000 |
Get started
What do you do next? If you haven't completed your Cornell admission application, yet, start that as soon as possible. If you have completed your application, great! Good luck!