Transfer Student Scholarships

• All transfer scholarships require enrollment into a campus-based, bachelor’s degree program.

• College Credit Plus/dual enrollment students entering UC directly from high school as a new, first-year student are not eligible for transfer scholarships

• Please note that many transfer scholarships require completion of an associate’s degree within two years of enrollment at the University of Cincinnati.  Students must send a final official transcript from their sending institution which lists their degree and conferral date to be eligible.

• An “annual” scholarship award typically means that the total amount will be split over two semesters. Example: $1500 annual scholarship would mean $750 awarded for Fall Semester and $750 awarded for Spring Semester

• Most scholarships require full-time enrollment (at least 12 credit hours per semester) to maintain eligibility

• The renewability of scholarships may vary.  Students may be required to maintain a minimum GPA requirement, make satisfactory progress toward their degree requirements, or complete volunteer hours to remain eligible. 

General Transfer Scholarship Questions may be directed to transfer@uc.edu.

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College graduates will be considered for the Cincinnati Pathways scholarship if they have earned their associate’s degree within the last two years and have a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average. Eligible students must transfer directly from an associate’s degree-granting program into an on-campus UC bachelor’s degree program.  Eligible students will receive a $2,500 annual scholarship.

Cincinnati Pride Grant Scholarship

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College graduates who also graduated from a Cincinnati Public School may be eligible for this scholarship. Students should refer to specific scholarship requirements on the CPG webpage.

Sinclair Community College graduates will be considered for the Sinclair Community College Pathways scholarship if they have earned their associate’s degree within the last two years and have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA. Eligible students must transfer directly from an associate’s degree-granting program into an on-campus UC bachelor’s degree program.  Eligible students will receive a $2,500 annual scholarship.

Community college graduates will be considered for the general Community College Transfer Scholarship if they have earned their associate’s degree within the last two years and have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA. Eligible students must transfer directly from the associate’s degree-granting program into an on-campus UC bachelor’s degree program. Eligible students will receive a $2,500 annual scholarship.

This scholarship is open to incoming transfer students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher that plan to enroll in an on-campus bachelor’s degree program.  This scholarship a separate application in Scholarship Universe. Transfer Student Ambassadors will assist with transfer student community building and transfer student recruitment events. Selected students will receive a $1,500 annual scholarship.

Up to three $6,000 annual scholarships will be awarded to members of the Phi Theta Kappa community college honor society who have graduated with an associate's degree from a two-year college within the last two years and who have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The PTK scholarship is competitive and requires an application through Scholarship Universe. A personal statement must be submitted in addition to proof of PTK membership. Application typically opens in April of each year and is due by mid-July.

This scholarship supports transfer students in their journey toward innovation and excellence at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Engineering & Applied Science. Students do not need to submit a separate application for the Bearcat Engineering Transfer Scholarship, it will automatically be applied to students’ accounts if they are eligible.

The Bearcat Engineering Transfer Scholarship provides renewable awards of $1,000 per semester to incoming domestic transfer students for up to eight semesters.

To be eligible, students must:

• Meet the published academic requirements for transferring into a College of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS) program. 
• Have been offered admission to a CEAS program.

To maintain the scholarship, recipients must:

• Remain enrolled in a CEAS program.
• Maintain good academic standing throughout their studies. 

Contact: ceas.ug@uc.edu

The College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services and Information Technology (CECH) is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to students who are seeking financial support. Awards are made based on available funds and are subject to fulfilling the application requirements. 

Scholarship Application Deadlines:

• Fall Deadline: July 15
• Spring Deadline: November 15
• Summer Deadline: March 15

If you have questions, please contact CECH via email or phone at (513) 556-6308.

Transfer students who enroll in Humanities majors within the college of Arts & Sciences may be eligible for a $1,500 annual scholarship.  Humanities majors include Arabic Language & Culture, Asian Studies, Classical Civilizations, Classics, English, French, German Studies, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Judaic Studies, Liberal Arts, Philosophy, and Spanish.

Each year, the Ohio Transfer Council (OTC) awards multiple, non-renewable $1,000 scholarships for students transferring from one member institution to another. Scholarship funds are disbursed at the beginning of each term and are based on a student's grade report and enrollment status of the prior term. Visit the OTC's website for application information.