Scholarships for Transfer Students
Approximately 1/3 of UNI students are transfer students. We’re excited that you’re interested in being part of the Panther Family!
Automatic Admission Scholarships
Transfer students will be automatically considered for the scholarships listed below.
- Transfer Scholars Award
Award Amount Requirement $1,000 for first year at UNI - 3.25+ college GPA
- Full-time, on campus enrollment
- Transfer Success Award
Award Amount Requirements $1,000 for second year at UNI - Pell Grant eligible
- Must have received Transfer Scholars Award in previous year
- Completed 24 or more hours at UNI with 3.0+ GPA
- Full-time, on campus enrollment
- Inspire Award: Offered for up to two years
Requirements to receive the $1,000/year Inspire Award:
- Member of TRIO program
- Minimum 3.0 transfer GPA, minimum 15 transferrable credits
- Full-time, on campus enrollment
- Scholarships are renewable with a 2.5 GPA and continuous full-time, on campus enrollment
Additional Iowa Resident Scholarships
The following scholarships require additional materials to apply for the scholarship. Priority consideration is May 1 every year, or as funding allows.
- Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
$2,000 ($1,000 each year for up to 2 years). To renew for a second year, you must maintain a 3.0+ cumulative GPA and continuous full time enrollment at UNI.
Requirements:
- 30 transferrable credits post high school
- 3.25+ college GPA
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa
- Must complete a PTK Transfer Scholarship Confirmation form.
- This scholarship has limited funding. Priority date is April 1 (for Fall entry) and November 1 (for Spring entry). Please note no PTK Scholarships will be awarded after the start of the semester.
- Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All Iowa Academic
$2,000 for first year at UNI (to renew for a second year, you must maintain a 3.0+ cumulative GPA and continuous full time enrollment at UNI)
Visit the Phi Theta Kappa website for more information. Send a copy of your All Iowa Academic award certificate or confirmation letter to:
Office of Admissions
002 Gilchrist Hall
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0018- All-USA Academic Team Award
$5,000 for first year at UNI (to renew for a second year, you must maintain a 3.0+ cumulative GPA and continuous full time enrollment at UNI)
Send a copy of your All-USA Academic Team award certificate or confirmation letter to:
Office of Admissions
002 Gilchrist Hall
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0018- Roy J. Carver Scholarship
For more information, please visit our website: Roy J. Carver Scholarship.
Automatic Admission Scholarships
Applicants will be automatically considered for the scholarships listed below. Must maintain out of state residence for continued eligibility.
- UNI Advantage Award
Award Amount Requirement $5,000 - Admission to UNI
- Renewable for a second year with continuous full-time enrollment and good academic standing.
- Transfer Scholars Award
Award Amount Requirement $1,000 for first year at UNI - 3.25+ college GPA
- Full-time, on campus enrollment
- Transfer Success Award
Award Amount Requirements $1,000 for second year at UNI - Pell Grant eligible
- Completed 24 or more hours at UNI with 3.0+ GPA
- Full-time, on campus enrollment
- Legacy Scholar Award
Award Amount Requirements $2,000 - Must be a non-resident.
- Must have a parent, grandparent, or sibling who graduated from UNI or a sibling currently enrolled at UNI.
- Renewable one additional year with a 2.5+ GPA and continuous full-time enrollment.
- Inspire Award: $1,000 per year, for up to two years
Requirements:
- Member of TRIO program
- Minimum 3.0 transfer GPA, minimum 15 transferrable credits
- Full-time, on campus enrollment
- Scholarships are renewable with a 2.5 GPA and continuous full-time, on campus enrollment
Additional Out-of-State Scholarships
The following scholarships require additional materials to apply for the scholarship. Priority consideration is May 1 every year, or as funding allows.
- Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
$1,000 for first year at UNI (to renew for a second year, you must maintain a 3.0+ cumulative GPA and continuous full time enrollment at UNI)
Requirements:
- 30 transferrable credits post high school
- 3.5+ college GPA
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa
- Must complete a PTK Transfer Scholarship Confirmation form, available on the Admissions Forms website.
- This scholarship has limited funding. Priority date is April 1 (Fall entry) and November 1 (Spring entry). No PTK Scholarships will be awarded after the start of the semester.
- All-USA Academic Team Award
$5,000 for first year at UNI (to renew for a second year, you must maintain a 3.0+ cumulative GPA and continuous full time enrollment at UNI)
Send a copy of your All-USA Academic Team award certificate or confirmation letter to:
Office of Admissions
002 Gilchrist Hall
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UNI Scholarship Application
The UNI Scholarship Application is yet another way for students to be considered for scholarships. This streamlined application allows students to apply for hundreds of scholarships within one application. The UNI Scholarship Application is open every July 1 and has a priority of January 15.
Grants
- Grants are another form of "gift aid" to help you pay for college.
- Eligibility for grants is based on financial need, as determined by the FAFSA.
- Complete the FAFSA each year to be considered for grants.