Community College Transfer Scholarships
We value our relationships with community college students. That's why we've created these unique scholarship opportunities just for you.
The Gold and Green Transfer Scholarships are available to newly admitted community college transfer students for fall and winter 2012.
The Presidential Scholarship is available for fall 2012 only. Get your admission application in today to be considered for these awards!
To be considered for Wayne State University's transfer scholarships, you must:
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Be admitted to WSU, with all necessary official documents received, by April 1 for fall 2012.
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Currently be enrolled at a Michigan community college or an Ohio community college in Williams, Ottawa, Lucas or Fulton county.
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Have a minimum of 36 transferable credit hours.
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Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Gold Transfer Scholarship
The Gold Scholarship is valued at $8,000 — that’s $4,000 per year for two years of study at Wayne State University. To be considered, you must meet the above criteria and:
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Have a community college combined minimum GPA at the time of admission. Credits can be earned at one or more community colleges, but the combined community college GPA must meet set requirements.
- Enroll at WSU full-time and maintain at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA.
Green Transfer Scholarship
The Green Scholarship is valued at $6,000 — that’s $3,000 per year for two years of study at Wayne State University. To be considered, you must meet the above general criteria and:
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Have a community college combined minimum GPA at the time of admission. Credits can be earned at one or more community colleges, but the combined community college GPA must meet set requirements.
- Enroll at WSU full-time and maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Presidential Scholarship
A select number of community college transfer students accepted into the Irvin D. Reid Honors College will receive a Presidential Scholarship.
This award is currently valued at $20,000 – that’s up to $10,000 per year for two years of study at Wayne State University.
To be considered for the Presidential Transfer Scholarship, students must:
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Meet Honors Transfer requirements for membership in the Irvin D. Reid Honors College.
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Meet the Gold Scholarship criteria..
For more information, visit the Community College Transfer Scholarship FAQ page.
Wayne State University offers and renews scholarships at its sole and absolute discretion; offers and renewals are contingent upon available funding and the continuation of the scholarship program. WSU students can receive only one Presidential Program scholarship. These include the University, Presidential, Gold, Green or Anthony Wayne scholarships. Students who have completed a bachelor's degree are not eligible for Presidential Program scholarships. Changes to a student's financial, housing or academic situation may result in adjustments to awards.