Area Transfer Scholarships
Austin College - Sherman, Texas
Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished Achievement Scholarship
A varying number of renewable scholarships ranging from $4,000 to $12,000 per year. A minimum 3.25 GPA and 24 transferable credit hours are required. Students with previous bachelors' degrees are not eligible. Recipients must enroll as a full-time student at Austin College immediately following attendance at a two-year college. Preference will be given to applicants with significant participation in Phi Theta Kappa.
Deadline: April 15 - Fall; December 1 - Spring
Contact: David Dillman, Director of Transfer Student Admission, Austin College, 900 North Grand Avenue, Suite 6N, Sherman, TX, 75090, 903.813.3000
ddillman@austincollege.edu
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Baylor University - Waco, Texas
Baylor Transfer Scholarship
An unlimited number of $4000 and $5500 per year scholarships are available. Part-time students and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible. The scholarship is renewable for a second year if a minimum cumulative Baylor grade point average is maintained. Eligible applicants in good standing of Phi Theta Kappa will also receive an additional $1000 per year incentive scholarship. Documentation of Phi Theta Kappa membership is required.
Deadline: Rolling prior to Fall semester
Kelly Graves, Associate Director of Scholarships, Baylor University, One Bear Place #97028, Waco, TX, 76798, 800.BAYLOR-U
kelly_graves@baylor.edu
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Howard Payne University - Brownwood, Texas
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Scholarship
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is awarded to active members of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society who are planning to transfer to Howard Payne University. Up to ten scholarships are available to be awarded each academic year.
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is awarded in lieu of the Transfer Academic Scholarship at any level and cannot be received in combination with any of the above mentioned Transfer Scholarships. The amount of scholarship award is $5,000 or $2,500.00 per semester and applies to tuition only. The scholarship is available for a maximum of six long consecutive semesters and cannot be used during summer sessions or mini-terms.
Full-time enrollment is required and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 is required to continue the award. Verification of PTK membership must be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid prior to the start of the semester upon which the student in entering Howard Payne University.
Deadline:
Academy Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship
A varying number of renewable $1000 per semester scholarships. A minimum 3.25 GPA and 60 credit hours are required. Non-U.S. citizens, part-time students, and students with previous bachelors' degrees are not eligible. The student must major in Academy of Freedom Honors Program. Reference form from a Phi Theta Kappa advisor is required.
*Students are eligible to apply for the scholarship listed below in addition to the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Deadline: May 31
Hatton W. Sumners Foundation Scholarship
A varying number of renewable $4500 per semester scholarships. A minimum 3.25 GPA and 60 credit hours are required. Non-U.S. citizens, part-time students, and students with previous bachelors' degrees are not eligible. The student must major in Academy of Freedom Honors Program.
Deadline: May 15
Contact: Glenda Huff, Director of Financial Aid, Howard Payne University, 1000 Fisk Street, Brownwood, TX, 76801, 325.649.8015
ghuff@hptx.edu
Contact: Justin Murphy, Director, Academy of Freedom Honors Program, Howard Payne University, 1000 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, TX, 76801-2794, 915.649.8701
jumurphy@hputx.edu
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Northwood University - Cedar Hill, Texas
Freedom Transfer Scholarship
An unlimited number of renewable $6000 per year scholarships. A minimum 3.5 GPA and 24 credit hours are required. Part-time students and students with previous bachelors' degrees are not eligible.
Deadline: None
Free-Enterprise Transfer Scholarship
An unlimited number of renewable $5000 per year scholarships. A GPA of 3.0 - 3.49 and a minimum of 24 credit hours are required. Part-time students and students with previous bachelors' degrees are not eligible.
Deadline: None
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
An unlimited number of renewable $500 per year scholarships. A minimum 3.5 GPA and an A.A., A.S., or A.A.S. degree are required. Part-time students and students with previous bachelors' degrees are not eligible. The student must enroll immediately following two-year college. The student must submit written proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership.
Deadline: One month prior to start of term
Contact: Christi Peters, Associate Director of Admissions, Office of Admissions, Northwood University, 1114 West FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX, 75104, 972.293.5448
petersc@northwood.edu
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Southern Methodist University
The following merit scholarships are exclusively designed for qualifying transfer students. All require a minimum of 50 transferable hours and at least a 3.5. cumulative transferable GPA, although the better scholarships require a 3.7 cumulative transferable GPA.
The PTK scholarship is the only scholarship that requires a special application form, as it requires an advisor's signature. The application for admission serves as the scholarship application for all other scholarships.
Dallas-Area Community College Full Tuition Scholarship
Ten (10) full-tuition scholarships for up to five terms for students transferring from Dallas, Tarrant, or Collin County community college districts and completing their admission application by April 1. This scholarship is for Fall-term entrants only. Applicants must complete at least 50 transferable credit hours with a minimum 3.7 transferable GPA, and submit an essay and 2-3 letters of recommendation. Renewable if full-time enrollment and a 3.0 GPA are maintained. Candidates are selected and interviewed individually by University committee.
Deadline: All application materials, including transcripts, must be received by April 1. Final transcript due by May 15
Honor Transfer Half Tuition Scholarship
Half-tuition for up to five terms for students transferring from two- or four-year institutions that have completed at least 50 transferable credit hours with a minimum 3.7 transferable GPA. Fall- and spring-term entrants are eligible. Renewable if full-time enrollment and 3.0 GPA are maintained. All students who qualify and have been admitted to the University will automatically be considered for the scholarship.
Deadline: April 1 for fall entry or November 1 for spring entry
Community College Scholarship
$1,500 per term for up to five terms for students transferring from two- or four-year institutions that have completed at least 50 transferable credit hours with a minimum 3.5 transferable GPA. Fall- and spring-term entrants are eligible. Renewable if full-time enrollment and 3.0 GPA are maintained. All students who qualify and have been admitted to the University will automatically be considered for the scholarship.
Deadline: April 1 for fall entry or November 1 for spring entry
Phi Theta Kappa Supplemental Transfer Scholarship
Thirty renewable (20 awards are granted in fall; 10 awards are granted in spring) $2000 per year to be used as a supplemental scholarship to the Honor Transfer Scholarship, or the Community College Scholarship. Only applicants who have been an active member of Phi Theta Kappa for at least one year at their current two-year college will be considered. A minimum 3.5 GPA and 50 transferable credit hours are required. The student must include the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Scholarship application form and two letters of recommendation from academic sources.
Students awarded the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer scholarship agree to become an active member of the Southern Methodist University PTK Omega of Texas Alumni Chapter. This entails participating in the following activities:
- One monthly meeting (minimum of three meetings per semester)
- One fund raising activity per semester
- One on-campus event (lectures, participation in other campus organizations) per semester
- One off-campus event (community events; recruiting efforts with the Transfer Admission office) per semester
PTK Honor Scholarship application form
Deadline: April 1 - Fall; November 1 - Spring
Contact: Melissa Garcia, Admission Counselor, Office of Undergraduate Admission, Southern Methodist University, PO Box 750181, Dallas, TX, 75275, 214.768.4766
mdgarcia@smu.edu
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Texas A & M University - Commerce
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Students must have a minimum of 45 hours of transferable college credit, 3.0 GPA, and a member of Phi Theta Kappa. This scholarship is valued at $6,000. Scholarship applies $1,000 towards tuition and fees per semester and $500 towards on-campus housing costs per semester.
Scholarship is renewable each semester for a maximum of four semesters (fall and spring) for students who maintain a semester 3.0 GPA or higher for at least 15 hours of coursework, and complete the active membership requirements for the Pi of Texas Alumni each semester at A&M-Commerce. Out-of-state and International scholarship recipients are eligible to receive a non-resident tuition waiver.
Recipients must complete the following active membership requirements for the Pi of Texas Alumni Association at A&M-Commerce:
- Attend 1 meeting per month;
- Attend/participate in a minimum of 3 fundraisers per semester;
- Attend/participate in a minimum of 2 "culture" activities per semester;
- Attend/participate in a minimum of 1 committee per semester;
- Attend/participate in a minimum of 1 Honors Topic event each semester.
Deadline: Priority Deadline is June 1st
Phi Theta Kappa All-USA Academic Scholarship
In addition to the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, students who are nominated for the All-USA Academic Team and has a minimum GPA of 3.5 will receive an additional $4,000 scholarship ($1,000 toward tuition and fees for four (4) semesters-fall and spring.)
The student must meet all requirements for the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship as well as submit documentation of designation as a nominee for the All-USA Academic Team. For renewal, the student must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 on 15 hours of coursework each semester and be an active member of the Pi of Texas Alumni Association.
Deadline: Priority Deadline is June 1st
Clifford D. Wood Scholarship
In addition to the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, one $4,000 scholarship ($1,000 toward tuition and fees for four (4) semesters-fall and spring) is available on a competitive basis. Students must have a minimum of 45 hours of transferable college credit, a minimum GPA of 3.5, and be a member of Phi Theta Kappa.
Students must complete the Clifford D. Wood-Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship application, provide two (2) letters of recommendation (one must be from a Phi Theta Kappa chapter advisor), and show outstanding service to Phi Theta Kappa.
For renewal, the student must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA on 15 hours of coursework each semester and be an active member of the Pi of Texas Alumni Association.To request an application, you must contact the Primary Advisor for the Pi of Texas Alumni Association at Candace_Eldridge@tamu-commerce.edu.
Deadline: March 1
Mary L. Hood Graduate Phi Theta Kappa Graduate Scholarship
One $4,000 scholarship ($1,000 toward tuition and fees for four (4) semesters-fall and spring) is available on a competitive basis. The student must be fully admitted to the Graduate School at A&M-Commerce to apply for this scholarship.
Students must complete the Dr. Mary L. Hood-Phi Theta Kappa Graduate Student Scholarship application, provide two (2) letters of recommendation, show outstanding service to his/her Phi Theta Kappa community college chapter and University Alumni Association, and received a minimum 3.5 GPA on graduate coursework. For renewal, the student must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA on 9 hours of coursework each semester and be an active member of the Pi of Texas Alumni Association.
To request an application, you must contact the Primary Advisor for the Pi of Texas Alumni Association at candace_eldridge@tamu-commerce.edu
Deadline: March 1
Contact: Candace Eldridge, Assistant Director of Transfer Admission, Pi of Texas, Texas A&M University Commerce, PO Box 3011, Commerce, TX, 75429-3011, 903.468.3079
candace_eldridge@tamu-commerce.edu
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Texas Christian University
Phi Theta Kappa/Transfer Scholarships
A varying number of renewable $5,750 per year scholarships. A minimum 3.25 GPA and 27 credit hours are required for consideration. Renewal is based on the above standards at TCU. Any work not taken at TCU will not be factored in to the required hours and GPA. Part-time students and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible.
Application fee will be waived for members who are applying for admission. Please check box that you are a PTK member and include your member number on your resume.
Deadline: April 15 - Fall; October 1 - Spring1
Chancellor's Scholarship
Five renewable full tuition per year scholarships. A competitive GPA and an A.A. or A.S. degree are required. Part-time students and students with previous bachelors' degrees are not eligible.
Deadline: April 15
Contact: Joael Kelly, Director of Transfer Admission, Texas Christian University, TCU Admission, Box 297013, Ft. Worth, TX, 76129, 817.257.7490
j.kelly@tcu.edu
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Texas Wesleyan University
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
A varying number of renewable $3100-$4100 per year scholarships. A minimum 3.0 GPA and 45 credit hours are required. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to attend full-time. Students with previous bachelors' degrees are not eligible. Part-time students will be awarded in accordance with the number of hours taken.
The student must enroll immediately following two-year college. A recipient of this scholarship may not qualify for either Transfer Scholarships or Blue and Gold Awards. Phi Theta Kappa All-USA nominees may also apply for Excellence Awards of up to half of tuition prior to April 1.
Deadline: April 15 (Priority Award Date)
Transfer Scholarship
A varying number of renewable $2000-$2600 per year scholarships. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Students with previous bachelors' degrees are not eligible. Part-time students will be awarded in accordance with the number of hours taken. Non-U.S. citizens with 45 transferable hours are eligible to enroll full-time.
Deadline: April 15 (Priority Award Date)
Blue and Gold Award
A varying number of renewable $1,500 per year scholarships. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required. Students with previous bachelors' degrees are not eligible. Part-time students will be awarded in accordance with the number of hours taken. Non-U.S. citizens with 30 transferable hours are eligible to enroll full-time.
Deadline: April 15 (Priority Award Date)
Contact: Andrea Canales, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment, Office of Admission, Texas Wesleyan University, 1201 Wesleyan Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76105, 817.531.4462
acanales@txwes.edu
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Texas Woman's University
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
A varying number of renewable $1800 per year scholarships are available. A minimum 3.5 GPA and 30 transferable credit hours are required. Students with a bachelor's degree are not eligible. Proof of PTK membership and an application for admissions must be on file. Awards are for full-time students only. The scholarships are available for up to 6 semesters.
Deadline: March 1
Contact: Transfer Coordinator, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Texas Woman's University, P.O. Box 425589, Denton, TX, 76204, 940.898.3188
admissions@twu.edu
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University of Dallas
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
A varying number of full tuition scholarships and an unlimited number of half tuition per year scholarships. A minimum 3.5 GPA and 30 credit hours are required. Part-time students and students with previous bachelors' degrees are not eligible. A letter of recommendation from your Phi Theta Kappa advisor is required along with a completed application for admission
Deadline: July 1 - Fall; December 1 - Spring
Contact: Transfer Student Advisor, Office of Admissions, University of Dallas, 1845 East Northgate Dr., Irving, TX, 75062 4736, 972.721.5266
undadmis@acad.udallas.edu
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University of North Texas
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
One Renewable $2000 per year scholarship. A minimum 3.0 GPA and 60 credit hours are required. Part-time students and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible.
Deadline: March 1
Lucille Murchison/Billie Parker Scholarship
A varying number and amount per year scholarships. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Student must take 1 SMHM course each semester that they have the scholarship. The student must be a Hospitality Management major and be enrolled full-time.
Deadline: February 1
Contact: University Scholarship Committee, University of North Texas, c/o Student Financial Aid & Scholarships, P.O. Box 311370, Denton, TX, 76203, 877.881.1014
scholarships@unt.edu
Contact: Johnny Sue Reynolds, Associate Dean, School of Merchandising & Hospitality, University of North Texas, PO Box 311100, Denton, TX, 76203, 940.565.2436
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University of Texas at Arlington
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
A limited number of renewable $1000 per year scholarships. A minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA and 24 credit hours are required. Part-time students and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible. The student must enroll immediately following two-year college. Admission to UTA is required for consideration. All awards are subject to availability of funds.
Deadline: Priority deadline: Admission by March 1
Contact: Chris Woodyard, Director of Scholarships, Office of Scholarship, University of Texas at Arlington, Box 19199, Arlington, TX, 76019, 817.272.2197
schol@uta.edu
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University of Texas at Dallas
Engineering and Computer Science Phi Theta Kappa Award
A varying number of $1000 scholarships are awarded each semester to transferring Phi Theta Kappa members who are admitted and enroll in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. The candidates must have demonstrated strong scholastic achievements, and must have earned at least 42 transferable credit hours. The scholarship is renewable each semester for a total of 4 semesters if a minimum 3.0 GPA and full-time status (12 or more credit hours) are maintained. Additionally, the recipient must continue to be enrolled and make progress towards an undergraduate degree offered by the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer Science. Non-U.S. citizens, part-time students and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible.
Deadline: July 1, 2006
Contact:Janet Lind, Assistant Dean, The University of Texas at Dallas, P.O. Box 830688, EC34, Richardson, TX, 75083, 972.883.6548
janet.lind@utdallas.edu
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University of Texas at Tyler
Transfer Presidential Scholarship
A varying number of $2,000 per year scholarships available. Student must be accepted for admission, be an incoming junior/community college student who has completed four regular semesters as a full-time student or has completed 59 hours. Student must also enroll as a full-time student at University of Texas Tyler and have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on all Junior/community college course work. The Scholarship is granted yearly for fall and spring terms only.
Deadline: May 1
Contact:Sarah Bowdin, Assistant Director of Admissions, Office of Admissions, University of Texas at Tyler, 3900 University Boulevard, Tyler, TX, 75799, 903.566.7057
sbowdin@mail.uttyl.edu
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