Transfer Student Scholarships (2019-20)
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 | |
|---|---|
| Achievement Scholarship | $27,000 |
| Trustee Scholarship | $22,000 |
| Presidential Scholarship | $19,000 |
| Dean's (Phi Theta Kappa) Scholarship | $17,000 |
Stackable scholarships and may require additional steps beyond your application for admission.
| Stackable scholarships and awards | |
|---|---|
| Alumni Referral Award (deadline: Nov. 1) | $1,000 |
| Music Scholarship | Up to $5,000 |
| Art Scholarship | Up to $5,000 |
| Legacy Award | $2,000 |
| NSF STEM Transfer Scholarship | Up to $10,000 |
| Theatre Scholarship | Up to $5,000 |
| Dance Scholarship | Up to $5,000 |
| TransAmerica Scholarship | $5,000 |
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!