Scholarships for Transfer Students
Students applying for transfer admission to RIT may be eligible for merit scholarship programs based upon their level of academic achievement.
Trustee Scholarship
RIT will award Trustee Scholarships* valued at $7,000 to $10,000 per academic year to transfer students entering RIT who meet all of the following qualifications:
RIT will award Achievement Scholarships* to transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher, as computed by RIT, who have completed over 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours at previous institutions. Scholarships are valued at $7,000 per academic year for qualified candidates. (May not be combined with Trustee Scholarship.)
*In order to be considered for either the Trustee or Transfer Achievement Scholarship, students must apply for admission and provide all admissions credentials by the following dates:
Spring 2014 entry: November 15, 2013
Summer or Fall 2014 entry: March 15, 2014
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
RIT will award Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships valued at $2,000 per year to all students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa honorary society and who complete an associate degree prior to enrolling at RIT. We also waive the $60 admission application fee for all PTK members. Proof of PTK membership or induction must be provided when you apply for admission.
RIT will award Trustee Scholarships* valued at $7,000 to $10,000 per academic year to transfer students entering RIT who meet all of the following qualifications:
- Have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.3 to 3.59, as computed by RIT, to receive a $7,000– $8,500 scholarship per year, or a cumulative 3.6 or higher, as computed by RIT, to receive a $10,000 scholarship per year.
- Completion of an associate degree prior to enrolling at RIT.
- Are admitted to an RIT academic program as a full-time student.
RIT will award Achievement Scholarships* to transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher, as computed by RIT, who have completed over 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours at previous institutions. Scholarships are valued at $7,000 per academic year for qualified candidates. (May not be combined with Trustee Scholarship.)
*In order to be considered for either the Trustee or Transfer Achievement Scholarship, students must apply for admission and provide all admissions credentials by the following dates:
Spring 2014 entry: November 15, 2013
Summer or Fall 2014 entry: March 15, 2014
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
RIT will award Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships valued at $2,000 per year to all students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa honorary society and who complete an associate degree prior to enrolling at RIT. We also waive the $60 admission application fee for all PTK members. Proof of PTK membership or induction must be provided when you apply for admission.
