PLU has a long-standing tradition of welcoming transfer students to campus. Additionally the University recognizes the academic accomplishments of transfer students working toward their first bachelor's degree with a number of merit scholarships. Please see the following scholarship programs and consider applying today.
PLU Provost’s Scholarships - $14,000 (nearly half tuition - starting Fall 2010)
Eligibility: All full-time transfer applicants (including international students) working toward their first bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.5 cumulative college-level transferable GPA
Amount: $14,000 per year (renewable for undergraduate study only toward a first bachelor's degree)
Number: 40 scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and need. Scholarships will be awarded to students in each of the seven academic divisions at PLU. Academic divisions include Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Business, Education and Movement Studies, Fine Arts and Communications, and Nursing.
Awarding: Deadline for students entering Fall Semester is March 15th and November 15th for students entering Spring Semester. Provost’s scholarships will replace all other PLU merit based aid.
Application: Eligible students must complete the Provost’s Transfer Scholarship Application form. With questions, please call Sean Lacy at 253-535-7138 or lacy@plu.edu. Fill out an application now.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships - $1,000
Eligibility: All transfer students who are active members of Phi Theta Kappa at the time of application.
Amount: $1,000 per year renewable for undergraduate study only (stackable with all merit scholarships except Provost Award)
Number: Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.
Awarding: Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships may be awarded in addition to an Academic Merit Awards.
Application: Students must indicate PTK membership on the PLU application for admission. No other application is required.
Academic Merit Awards - $8,000-$11,000
Eligibility: All full-time transfer applicants are considered for Academic Merit Awards.
Amount: Awards range in value between $8,000 and $11,000 (renewable for undergraduate study only).
Number: All full-time transfer applicants are considered for Academic Merit Awards.
Awarding: Students are notified of their Academic Merit Awards via the Financial Aid package.
Application: Students must complete the PLU application for admission. No other application is required.
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