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 | 2025-2026 |
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| Cornell's Iowa Promise Scholarship* | $31,000 |
| Freeway Scholarship** | $31,000 |
| Achievement Scholarship | $31,000 |
| Trustee Scholarship | $30,000 |
| Presidential Scholarship | $24,000 + |
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*Cornell's Iowa Promise Scholarship is available to students **The Freeway Scholarship is available to residents of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. |
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Stackable scholarships and may require additional steps beyond your application for admission.
| Talent awards | |
|---|---|
| Music Award | Up to $5,000 |
| Art Award | Up to $5,000 |
| Theatre Award | Up to $5,000 |
| Dance Award | Up to $5,000 |
| Esports Award | Up to $5,000 |
| Spirit Award | $1,500 |
| Mock Trial Award | Up to $5,000 |
| 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!