Transfer Scholarships

Independent Colleges of Washington Scholarships -- scholarships to attend any of these ICW (private) schools: Gonzaga, Heritage, Pacific Lutheran, St. Martins, Seattle U, Seattle Pacific, Univ. of Puget Sound, Walla Walla ,Whitman, Whitworth. Interested in one of these schools - follow @ICW on Twitter

Listings By School:

Central Washington University:

• Transfer Merit Tuition Awards - 3.25+ GPA (no application required; must be admitted to CWU for Fall Quarter by 2/1)

• Central Washington University General Scholarship Fund - 1 application to be considered for many scholarships - deadline approx. 2/1

• Performance & Talent Awards for students involved in music, theatre or athletics

Eastern Washington University -apply for admission in January for scholarship eligibility

• EWU General Scholarships - Over $2.8 million in awards available. Apply for admission to EWU at least 24 hours in advance of your scholarship application. deadline 2/1.

Evergreen State College - apply for admission by 2/1 for scholarship eligibility

• Apply for ALL of Evergreen's scholarships with one application! deadline 2/1. Apply for admission by 2/1.

• TRIO Scholarships - TRIO Tuition Waivers

• Resources for veterans and military families

Seattle Pacific University - must apply for admission by April 1 (earlier for specific scholarships)

• Merit-Based Scholarships and PTK Scholarship - 3.0+ GPA (no application required)

• Ames Scholarship for underrepresented students - award amounts vary & are renewable (no application required but apply for Fall admission early for consideration - awards are announced on 4/1)

• Fine & Performing Arts Scholarship for students talented in Music, Visual Arts or Theater - all majors welcome - award is based on audition or portfolio review - up to $3,000/year - auditions are held in February

• Falcon Bound Scholarship - 2.75+ GPA and College Bound Scholar - guarantees full tuition paid using financial aid, plus College Bound and the Falcon Bound Scholarships

• Transfer Promise Scholarship - 2.5+ GPA and Seattle Promise Scholar who graduated from HS within the past 2 years and will complete an AA or AS prior to transfer - provides half tuition or more with scholarship & grants and additional opportunities

• Visit Scholarship - $500 scholarship for making a visit to SPU through the Admissions Office between 9/1 and 5/1 in the year prior to enrollment

Seattle University:

• Merit-based scholarships are automatically awarded based on your GPA of 3.0+. No application required

• Alfie Scholars Program - 3.5+ GPA and application materials required - awards up to $15,000 per year and provides opportunities & support throughout your time at SU. Must be admitted to SU by the application deadline of 4/30/22

• Seattle University Promise Scholarship - for Promise students who complete their AA or AS with a 3.0+ GPA and submit FAFSA by 2/1. If you meet these requirements AND are a College Bound scholar, you are eligible to receive full tuition awards at SU. More info. No application required.

• Fostering Scholars Program -Financial, academic and personal support for students 17-25 years old who are in or have aged out of the foster care system

• McGoldrick Scholarship for legacy students (sibling, child, or grandchild of current SU students or alumni) - No application required, but you must apply for SU admission by Jan. 15th. $1,000 per year, renewable.

University of Washington - apply for admission by 2/15

• Martin Achievement and Martin Honors Scholarships (for UW Seattle only)

• Husky Promise is a grant that ensures all of your tuition & fees are covered by grants - must submit FAFSA by priority deadline

• Alan Spence Transfer Scholarship - for transfer students who have completed at least one quarter at UW Seattle by the February deadline. 2-3 awards of $1,000 will be made. Deadline is generally in February, every other year beginning in 2022.

• Domingo & Viernes Scholarship in Labor Studies. - for students at UW Seattle, UWT, or UWB -- undergraduate or graduate, committed to the principles of justice and equality with demonstrated financial need. Awards $6,000. Deadline is usually in April.

• Henry Bridges Center for Labor Studies Scholarships - Are you an undergrad passionate about social justice? A busy activist building a student group or union campaign? Each year, the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies awards over $50,000 in scholarships and fellowships to students at the University of Washington. Individual award /amounts range from $1,000 to $10,000. Available to students at all 3 UW campuses. Deadline is 5/30/22.

• WA NASA Space Grant Scholarships- apply if you are a U.S. Citizen and STEM major transferring to any of the UW campuses. GPA of 3.3+ required. Deadline is in June or July.

• S-STEM Scholarships for Mechanical, Material Science & Chemical Engineering transfers who receive Pell grant as part of their financial aid. Awards approximately $5,700/year - renewable for a 2nd year. Contact your department advisor for more information.

• UW Seattle College of Engineering Scholarships:
  >CHEME - apply by early May >CEE, ECE, HCDE, ISE, MSE, ME - apply by mid-May >CSE, HCDE, ISE - apply by mid-August

• Crabby Beach and Hinckley-Martin Scholarships- for students who will enroll at UW Seattle in Fall as new, full-time students and who will major in art, art history, or design. Two scholarships - each awards $5,000. Deadline is generally in early September.

University of Washington - Tacoma - apply for admission by 3/15

• Transfer Priority Scholarship - all transfer applicants are considered for this scholarship automatically if they apply by 3/15

• Dressel Scholars Program - awards vary but includes mentorship and leadership opportunities. Apply by 4/6

• UWT General Scholarship - one application for many scholarships, 2.75+ GPA required - apply by 4/30

• Department Scholarships - awards and deadlines vary.

• Lea Armstrong Social & Community Organization Scholarship - awards $2,000, renewable - for single parents attending school in Pierce County - apply by 6/17/22

Washington State University - apply for admission by 1/31

• WSU General Scholarship - one application for many scholarships

• Crimson Transfer Award - $2,000, renewable for WSU-Pullman transfers with 3.2+ transfer GPA

• Cougar Commitment is a renewable grant that ensures your tuition & fees are covered by grants - must apply for admission & submit FAFSA by 1/31

• Departmental Scholarships - specific scholarships depending on your major

Western Washington University

Listings by Areas of Study

Scholarships for STEM Majors - posted by UW Bothell, most of these scholarships are available to STEM majors at any school. Most are national scholarships.