I'm thinking about transferring to a different college next year and I'm curious about scholarships for transfer students. Does anyone have recommendations or know of any good resources to find these scholarships?
Sure, there are numerous scholarships catered specifically for transfer students. Here are a few:
1. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is one of the largest, offering up to $40,000 per year to each recipient. They focus on high-achieving, low-income students.
2. The Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team awards scholarships to community college students looking to transfer to a 4-year institution, with awards from $1,000 to $1,500.
3. The George Snow Scholarship Fund offers multiple transfer scholarships, and while they mainly cater to students in the South Florida area, they do offer some awards open to all.
4. The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society offers many high-value scholarships to their members who are seeking to transfer.
In addition to these, many colleges will have scholarships specifically for incoming transfer students. Check the financial aid section of your potential college's website or contact the financial aid office directly to learn more about these opportunities. Lastly, for general scholarship search, platforms like Appily or Scholarship.com can be useful. You can filter by your specific circumstances, including that you're a prospective transfer student, to find applicable scholarships. Remember, each scholarship will have its own specific eligibility requirements and deadlines, so take time to read through these carefully.
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