Transfer Scholarships

University of Central Missouri - All campuses
Amount
$500 - $1,000 USD
Auto applied
Yes
Last updated
June 13, 2025
Source
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Overview

Transfer students admitted to the University of Central Missouri (UCM) are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships that reward academic excellence and support undergraduate study. These scholarships provide valuable financial assistance for students transferring from accredited institutions who plan to pursue their first bachelor's degree at UCM.

Scholarship Options and Values

  • President's Distinguished Scholarship: $1000 per semester
  • President's Scholarship: $750 per semester (for GPA 3.30–3.49)
  • Dean's Scholarship: $500 per semester (for GPA 3.0–3.29)

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for any of these transfer scholarships, applicants must:

  • Be regularly admitted to UCM as an incoming undergraduate transfer student who has never previously attended UCM as a degree-seeking student. (Credit earned as a non-degree seeking student, such as dual credit or visiting student status, does not disqualify eligibility.)
  • Transfer from an accredited 2-year or 4-year public or private college/university.
  • Begin attending UCM as a full-time student (12 or more credit hours) in the Fall semester to pursue their first baccalaureate degree.
  • Have completed at least 24 college-level credit hours prior to admission.
  • Meet the required cumulative transfer GPA on all college-level coursework completed prior to admission:
    • 3.50 or higher for the President's Distinguished Scholarship
    • 3.30 to 3.49 for the President's Scholarship
    • 3.00 to 3.29 for the Dean's Scholarship

Important Deadlines and Documentation

  • Final scholarship awards depend on the student's cumulative GPA after completing a minimum of 24 credit hours, verified following the Spring 2025 semester for Fall 2025 admits.
  • Official final transcripts, including all grades earned through Spring 2025, must be submitted to the UCM Admissions Office by August 31, 2025 to ensure scholarship eligibility and disbursement.

Scholarship Renewability and Conditions

Recipients may receive their scholarship for up to six semesters of undergraduate study if they:

  • Maintain full-time enrollment status at UCM each semester (minimum 12 undergraduate credit hours).
  • Remain in good academic standing without being placed on academic probation.
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative UCM GPA of 2.50 at the end of each academic year.

Application Process

No separate scholarship application is required. Students are automatically considered upon submission of the UCM Application for Admission, payment of the application fee, and official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities. Early completion of the admission process is strongly encouraged to maximize scholarship consideration.

These transfer scholarships offer a significant opportunity for academically qualified students to receive funding toward their education at the University of Central Missouri. Prospective transfer students are encouraged to apply early, check their eligibility, and prepare official transcripts to take full advantage of these awards.

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

  • 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
  • 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
  • 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma
  • 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Integrated Masters
  • Top-up Degree