Transfer Student Scholarships Are Available for Fall

If you are a new Kent State University student, you can still apply for a variety of scholarships for fall 2018.

New Freshman Scholarships

Kent State is still awarding these three scholarships for new freshmen: Oscar Ritchie Memorial Scholarship, Trustee Scholarship and the University Award for Out-of-State Students.

Oscar Ritchie Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount: $3,000 per year
  • Type: Renewable

Trustee Scholarship

  • Amount: $1,000-$5,000 per year
  • Type: Renewable

University Award for Out-of-State Students

  • Amount: $4,266
  • Type: Renewable

Access New Freshman Scholarships

Scholarship Match

For freshmen and sophomores, Kent State will match any outside scholarships the student brings to Kent State, up to $1,000.

Discover scholarship match

Transfer Scholarships

More than $1 million in scholarships was set aside for transfer students this year, and scholarships are still available for the Fall 2018 Semester. All you have to do is apply. Whether you are taking advantage of the new Transfer2Kent scholarship or one of our many traditional scholarships, additional funding is available for your transition to Kent State.

Transfer2Kent Scholarship

  • Amount: $1,000 - $2,500 per year
  • Type: Renewable for up to two years

Flash Transfer Northeast Ohio Scholarship

  • Amount: $2,500 per year
  • Type: Renewable for one year
  • Bonus: Plus $200 book award

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

  • Amount: $1,000
  • Type: Nonrenewable

View Transfer Scholarships Details and Eligibility Requirements

Admitted Student Reception

Get Your Questions Answered

This information session is specifically for freshmen admitted to Kent State for fall 2018. Stop in to meet with Kent State staff to have your questions answered about your next steps in the enrollment process, including financial aid, housing and orientation. Family members are encouraged to attend. Financial Aid counselors will be on hand to meet with families one-on-one.

  • Registration: Call the Admissions Office at 1-800-988-5368
  • Date and time: May 23, 2018, from 4-6 p.m.
  • Location: Campus Tour Center in the Kent Student Center
  • Street address: 1075 Risman Drive, Kent, OH 44242
POSTED: Monday, May 7, 2018 03:32 PM
Updated: Friday, December 9, 2022 03:20 AM
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