Transfer Academic Scholarships

Transfer students who are interested in an academic scholarship for the 2008-2009 academic year must have an admission application and an official transcript through the Fall 2008 semester on file in the Admissions Office. Priority consideration will be given to students who apply for admission and submit transcripts by February 1, 2009. However, students who apply for admission after February 1 may be considered if funding is available.  Students who are interested in a Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship or 2+2 Scholarship must follow the application procedures listed below, in addition to the above steps.

Scholarship Overview

(Please Note: The following requirements apply to the Transfer Academic Service Scholarships but are not applicable to the competitive awards.  Competitive scholarships such as the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship and 2+2 Scholarship require applications and may have different initial eligibility requirements.  Please read the scholarship descriptions and visit the websites for more information about these competitive awards.)

Initial Eligibility Criteria

• Deadline for priority consideration is February 1. However, students who apply for admission after the priority date may be considered if funding is available.
• No scholarship application is required for Transfer Academic Service Scholarships. All incoming transfers who apply for admission and submit required documents by the priority deadline will be considered. (Please see other scholarships’ descriptions for application requirements.)
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
• Unless noted, scholarships are granted for a maximum of 4 semesters. Scholarships are not available during the summer term.

·        Only students who receive scholarships will be notified. Award letters will be sent beginning in April 2009 and will include a Scholarship Agreement which must be signed and returned.

·        MTSU transfer scholarships are competitive in nature. Students meeting the minimum criteria will be ranked by GPA within each scholarship type; awards will be offered to top-ranked students, to the extent that funding is available.

·        The awarding of scholarships is based on the availability of funds and the criteria set forth by the appropriate governing bodies, and is subject to change.

·        In the event that MTSU offers multiple scholarships to a student, only one academic scholarship can be accepted. Students who are offered two scholarships will be awarded the higher of the two. A student may receive a university scholarship in addition to a Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship.

• A student’s total aid including scholarships cannot exceed his or her budgeted Cost of Attendance. For more information, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (615) 898-2830.

Continuing Eligibility Criteria

• Students are required to complete 75 hours of service to MTSU each semester (except as noted). Five service hours per week will be completed in an academic or administrative department. Please visit http://scholarships.web.mtsu.edu/ssp.htm for information about the Scholarship Service Program at MTSU. (Please Note: The service requirement does not apply to the 2+2 Scholarship.)
• Students must earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 after each semester.
• Students must enroll full-time (at least 12 credit hours) every fall and spring semester.
• If a student is unable to meet continuing eligibility criteria due to extenuating circumstances, he or she may appeal to regain eligibility by submitting supporting documentation. If a student is unable to meet the GPA requirement, he or she may appeal to regain eligibility when he or she is meeting GPA requirements again. Reinstatement of the scholarship is dependent on funding and is not guaranteed, regardless of circumstances or GPA.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Available for transfer students who are members of PTK; priority given to members of the All-Tennessee Academic Team. The scholarship is renewable for up to four (4) semesters. Please contact  the Admissions Office at 615/898-2111 for applications and additional information, or click here for an application. The award is $4000 per academic year. (5 scholarships per year)

TBR Transfer Academic Service Scholarship

Transfer students from TBR community colleges will be considered for an Academic Service Scholarship if they have at least a 3.0 cumulative college GPA and will have completed an Associates Degree, or will earn 60 semester hours within a minimum of four (4) semesters. Students must have earned 45 hours after the fall semester preceding enrollment at MTSU to be considered for this award.

Priority consideration will be given to students who are current Academic Service Scholarship recipients at a TBR community college.  However, students transferring from TBR community colleges who are not recipients of an Academic Service Scholarship or its equivalent may be considered for an award at MTSU if funding is available. The scholarship is $3,000 per academic year and is renewable for up to four (4) semesters. (45 scholarships per year)

Non-TBR Academic Service Scholarship

Transfer students from non-TBR community colleges with a minimum 3.0 cumulative college GPA will be considered for the Academic Service Scholarship. Students must have earned 45 hours after the fall semester preceding enrollment at MTSU to be considered for this award. The scholarship is $3,000 per academic year and is renewable for up to four (4) semesters. (15 scholarships per year)

Columbia State/MTSU 2+2 Scholarship

Transfer students from Columbia State Community College will be considered for an Academic Service Scholarship if they have at least a 3.0 cumulative college GPA, will participate in the MTSU/CSCC 2+2 Program, and submit a 2+2 Scholarship application by February 15. Students who have completed one year at MTSU through the 2+2 program may also be considered. The award is $3,000 per academic year and is renewable for up to four (4) semesters. No weekly service requirement. (10 scholarships per year, including renewals)