Transfer Merit-Based Scholarships (GPA-Based)*
Transfer students will be considered automatically for transfer scholarships upon admission to JSU. Out-of-state students receiving a transfer scholarship will qualify to pay their remaining tuition balance at the in-state rate. .
- Academic merit scholarships are awarded based on students' highest cumulative JSU-calculated transfer GPA.
- All Transfer Merit Scholarships allow students transferring from any accredited community college OR 4-year university to qualify.
2024-2025 Transfer Scholarships
Automatic Transfer Merit Scholarship
Presidential Transfer Scholarship
| Transfer GPA |
Transfer Hours |
Total Annual Amount |
Total 2-Year Amount |
| 3.5 + |
45+ |
$6,000 |
$12,000 |
Academic Transfer Scholarship
| Transfer GPA |
Transfer Hours |
Total Annual Amount |
Total 2-Year Amount |
| 3.0-3.49 |
45+ |
$3,000 |
$6,000 |
Opportunity Transfer Scholarship
| Transfer GPA |
Transfer Hours |
Total Annual Amount |
Total 2-Year Amount |
| 3.0 + |
1+ |
$2,000 |
$4,000 |
Gamecock Transfer Scholarship
| Transfer GPA |
Transfer Hours |
Total Annual Amount |
Total 2-Year Amount |
| 2.0-2.99 |
1+ |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
Requires Documentation by July 1st
Phi Theta Kappa Enhancement Scholarship (Requires Proof of PTK Membership)
| Transfer GPA |
Transfer Hours |
Total Annual Amount |
Total 2-Year Amount |
| 3.5 + |
45+ |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
Spring Supplemental Scholarship (Non-Renewable)*
| Transfer GPA |
Transfer Hours |
Total Spring Amount |
| 3.5 + |
45+ |
$1,500 |
| 3.0-3.49 |
45+ |
$750 |
*Students who are awarded a Spring Supplemental Scholarship are also eligible for Fall Transfer Scholarships.
STEP Transfer Scholarship
2023-2024 Step Transfer Scholarship (STEP Majors are eligible to receive this scholarship only)
| Transfer GPA |
Total Amount (available for 3 semesters) |
| 3.0+ |
$3,000 |
2024-2025 Step Transfer Scholarship (STEP Majors are eligible to receive this scholarship only)
- Beginning with the Fall 2024 semester, STEP Majors will receive a prorated amount of the Transfer Merit scholarship they are awarded once admitted to JSU. This scholarship cannot be stacked with any other discounts and will be prorated as follows based on enrollment:
- 12+ hours = 100%
- 9-11 hours = 75%
- 6-8 hours = 50%
- 1-5 hours = 25%
Additional Details
- Transfer Merit Scholarships do not require an application. They are automatically awarded to students who qualify and have been admitted by the appropriate deadline!
- All Transfer Merit Scholarships allow students transferring from any accredited community college OR4-year university to qualify.
- The Phi Theta Kappa Enhancement Scholarship requires students to submit proof of their membership in JSU's Scholarship Manager system. This documentation is required to be submitted by July 1st and is awarded based the availability of funds.
- Students must maintain a 2.0 institutional GPA and earn 12 credit hours each semester at JSU to maintain all transfer merit scholarships excluding the STEP Scholarship, which only requires a 2.0 Institutional GPA. To maintain the Phi Theta Kappa scholarship, you must earn a 3.0 institutional GPA.
- Students who do not meet the 45 transfer credit hour requirement for any of the transfer scholarships will still be eligible if they have completed an Associates Degree.
- The Presidential, Academic, Opportunity, Gamecock Transfer Scholarships will be automatically awarded through the beginning of the term to admitted students who qualify.
- Transfer scholarships cannot stack on one another, excluding the PTK Enhancement Scholarship.
Other Forms of Financial Aid
83% of JSU students are on some form of financial aid. To determine your eligibility, you'll need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online for the aid year you will be attending. Once you have completed the FAFSA and have supplied the required documents to JSU's Financial Aid Office, you will receive official information regarding any awards for which you may qualify.
Transfer students may also apply for additional competitive scholarships including foundation, theatre and film, and music and performance scholarships. To apply, students will need to complete application(s) through JSU's Scholarship Manager.
View and Apply for Competitive Scholarships
Have questions?
Send us an email to finaid@jsu.edu
