Transfer Scholarships and Grants While selecting a university for transfer is not purely a matter of finances, for many HCCS students and their families, cost is the final determining factor in choosing a school. Latest research also shows that it is the perceived cost of attending a particular university that is hindering many students from applying for admission, rather than the actual cost of attendance. With many financial aid opportunities available (in spite of federal and state cutbacks), students are often able to attend their first choices for their degree programs. Recruiters are encouraging students to ask the financial aid offices at their chosen universities to do a financial aid eligibility estimate. While not a guarantee of a studentís funding, the estimate is a means by which a student may determine potential financial aid eligibility. The estimates are dependent upon the completeness and the accuracy of the information which students provide. Financial aid estimates are not well-publicized and many universities do not wish to do the estimate unless a student has applied for admission to that school. However, financial aid offices are doing the estimates upon request, usually during the fall semester only. It can be the basis of deciding whether a student can afford the school or not. In addition, HCCS students are in demand at our universities. Several of our transfer universities report that HCCS students transferring with an associate degree have performed at a 3.1 GPA level after transfer. To encourage transfer, the universities in this publication have offered various scholarship opportunities. These scholarships are only available for transfer students, who have achieved approximately 50 transferable semester hours or more. Some schools give preference to those students who have completed an associate degree before transfer. Many awards are based on academic performance, demonstrated leadership skills, and community and college activities. Phone numbers and/or addresses are enclosed for further inquiries, deadlines, and applications. NOTE: The information below is accurate as far as we have been informed by the universities. It is important to verify the details of each award with the universities to obtain the latest update and status of their Transfer Scholarships. Baylor University Waco, Texas Call Office of Academic Scholarships & Financial Aid (800) BAYLOR-U. $1500/year transfer scholarships available, no minimum hours requared, 3.75 gpa, for majors in Business, Education, and Arts/Sciences. Based on academic performance. Can apply anytime. Briar Cliff College Sioux City, Iowa Call Office of Admissions: 712-279-5200 or 800-662-3303 Briar Cliff College will award scholarships to transfer students who enroll and are accepted at Briar Cliff for the first time. Student must have transferable credit with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. The scholarships are awarded in varying amounts and are based on an evaluation of the student's prior academic grade point average. These scholarship awards are renewable for subsequent years. PLEASE NOTE: Awards are for daytime tuition rates only. Scholarship recipients will be billed at the daytime rate. Transfer Scholarships may not be used in combination with any other Briar Cliff merit-based scholarship. Dallas Baptist University Dallas, Texas Call Financial Aid at 1 800 460-1DBU or (214) 333-5360. Twenty, Transfer Commuter Scholarships available, renewable. $750/semester for full-time students and $250/semester for part-time students. 30 transferable hours, 2.5 GPA. Houston Baptist University Houston, Texas Exxon Engineering Scholarships: For minority (Black, Hispanic, & Native American) transfer students who wish to major in engineering. Must have no more than 30 transferrable hours at a 3.0 GPA or higher. Call Dr. Ernest Pyle at (713) 774-7661 x2495. Loyola University Chicago, Illinois Call the Undergraduate Admission Office, 800-262-2373 Transfer Academic Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to transfer students who have an outstanding record of academic achievement with at least 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of transferable credit. These $5,000 scholarships are renewable for one or two additional years. A total of 142 Transfer Academic Scholarships were awarded to students admitted for the Fall 2000 semester. Selection for this scholarship is competitive. Students must complete the scholarship essay located in the application for admission to be considered for this merit scholarship. These scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis, starting in December, and will be awarded until funs are exhausted, typically by May 1. Additional Scholarships: The following scholarships have separate application procedures. Contact the Undergraduate Admission Office for more information. Elaine Bruggemeier Debate Scholarships: Public Accounting Scholarships Mary McClory Scholarship: for Social Work Majors Theatre Scholarships Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships Funding for these scholarships is limited. Students are encouraged to apply early. Need-Based Financial Assistance: Loyola University, Chicago, also awards financial assistance based on a family's ability to pay. To apply, students and their families should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Loyola's code is #001710. To be considered for all financial aid programs, complete and submit the FAFSA by March 1, 2000. Marquette University Milwaukee, Wisconsin Call Transfer Coordinator (800) 222-6544 or (414) 288-7302. All of the following is based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and extracurricular activities. Ignatius Scholars: $7000/year renewable. Academic Distinction Grant: $6000/ year renewable. Presidentís Community Service Scholarship: $3000/year renewable. Presidentís Leadership Scholarship: $3000/year renewable. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: $3000/year renewable; based on academic qualifications, extracurricular involvement and leadership, an essay, and PTK adviser recommendation. National Scholarship: $4000/ year renewable. Northwood University Cedar Hill, Texas For Transfer Scholarship information Call Admissions at (800) 927-9663 or (972) 293-5400. Freedom Transfer Scholarships: Award $5000 anually. Eligibility 3.5 GPA. Free-Enterprise Transfer Scholarships: Award $4,000 annually. Eligibility 3.0 - 3.49 GPA. Entrepreneur Transfer Scholarships: Award $3000 anually. Eligibility 2.7 -2.99 GPA. Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, Texas Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 1-800-787-7826. Transfer Student Scholarship Program: Up to $2000 per year, renewable. Must graduate with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Applied Science with a 3.0 GPA. 2+2 plans are available in most majors. See an HCCS counselor for more information and brochure. Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas SHSU annualy awards several scholarships to outstanding students who transfer to the University from Junior or community colleges. Call (409) 294-1844. Academic Transfer Scholarship: Scholarship applicants must have a 3.0 minimum GPA on at least 45 hours from their unior college and be a first time student at Sam Houston State University entering in the fall semester ( or during summer sessionss).The scholarship is competitive based on GPA, past involvement in extracurricular activities and qualities that the applicant will bring to SHSU. A perosnal interview of the finalist is required.. Southern Methodist University Dallas, Texas Call (214) SMU-2058 or (800) 323-0672. Community College Honors Scholarship: half tuition for up to 5 semesters; complete at least 50 transferable credit hours with minimum 3.7 GPA; renewable if full time and 3.7 GPA at SMU. Methodist Junior College Transfer Scholarship: Up to $1000/semester for up to 5 semesters. Complete at least 50 transferable semester hours; renewable if full time and satisfactory progress maintained. Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches, Texas Call Scholarship Officer (800) 259-9SFA. Mary Rainbolt Ramsey: Complete at least 50 transferable semester hours; renewable if full time and satisfactory progress maintained. Must have 2.5 GPA or better. Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, Texas Call Transfer Admissions (800) 331-ETSU or 903-886-5915 Application for all scholarships is automation when applying for admission. Transfer Academic Scholarship: $500/year renewable for up to four long semesters. Must have minimum 50 transferable semesters hours with a 3.0 GPA. Sam Rayburn / William Mayo Transfer Housing Scholarship: $1000/year renewable for up to four long semesters toward on-campus housing expenses. Must have minimum 50 transferable semesters hours with a 3.0 GPA. Dona Brady PTK Academic Scholarship: $500/year renewable for up to four long semesters. Must have minimum 50 transferable semesters hours with a 3.0 GPA and be a current member of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). PTK Sam Rayburn/William Mayo Housing Scholarship: $1000/year renewable for up to four long semesters toward on-campus housing expenses. Must have minimum 50 transferable semesters hours with a 3.0 GPA and be a current member of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). Elton D. Johnson, Fellow In Business Scholarship: $2000, available over two years for a community college transfer student. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas Call Financial Aid (512) 994-5914. Transfer Scholarships: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi offers scholarships to Undergraduate students in various majors. To apply students must submit a General Scholarship Application, three Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Reference Forms and must be admitted by February 15, 2000. Scholarships range from $300 - $1000 and are both renewable and non-renewable. Only one application is needed for all scholarships. Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville, Texas Call School Relations Office (800) 687-6000. Junior College Transfer Scholarship: $1000/semester for one year only; 3.0 GPA. (Not applicable to HCCS yet) Transfer Housing Scholarship: full housing discount for students to live on campus. 2.75 GPA required; renewable for 2.75 GPA and full time. Reynolds Memorial Scholarship: Phi Theta Kappa member; $1000/semester for one year only. 2.5 GPA, not renewable. Texas Lutheran University Seguin, Texas Call Enrollment Services at (830) 372-8050. Transfer Honor I: $2000 per year renewable. Must have at least 50 semester transferable hours at a 3.25 GPA or higher. Transfer Honor II: $3000/year renewable. Must have an AA or 60 hours of transferable hours at a 3.0 GPA or higher. Texas Southern University Houston, Texas Office of Enrollment Management at (713) 313-7012. Eisenhower Fellowship: The Center for Transportation Training and Research is presently accepting applications for the Fall/Spring school year. The Eisenhower Fellowship program at Texas Southern University is designed to provide substantial awards to underwrite the cost of tuition and fees, living expenses and travel for promising and high achieving students committed to pursuing a transportation profession. $1,200 per month @ 12 months to an Upper Division Undergraduate or 1st year Graduate Student $1,400 per month @ 12 months to Upper Level Graduate Student. For more information, Qualifications & Applications, TSU-CTTR Eisenhower Program, School of Technology, 713-313-7284. Technology Development Fund, all technology majors. Bridges A. Turner, All Technology Majors. Myrtle B. Fonteno, Black, Graduate of a Harris County High School. Major in Construction, minor in Business. Students must maintain a ìCî Average. Arnold H. Chevalier, native of California, Major in Construction or Civil/Environmental Technology. Technology Special Fund, All Technology Majors, Originally established by Rodney Evans as a faculty Associated General Contractors Association, Construction Majors. Greater Houston Builders Association, Construction Majors. 8. STOA Design Tech., Design Tech Majors 9. Airway Science Program Scholarship, Airway Science Majors. University of Houston-Central Houston, Texas UH Transfer Grant: $1000 for the first year ($500 per semester). Must have 45 hrs. of transfer credit, 3.2 GPA and Financial need. This scholarship is awarded off of studentsí FAFSA by the Director of Finacial Aid and is non-renewable. Phi Theta kappa Scholarship: $1200 for the first year ($600 per semester) Must enroll in 12 h4s. each semester. Must maintain a min,. 3.25 GPA. To receive this scholarship, the student must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa and submit proff of membership, must enroll at U of H for the semester the scholarship is awarded, must have completed at least 45 transferable units and must be US citizen or permanent resident. Deadlines for PTK are: June 1, 2000 for Fall 2000 and December 1, 2000 for Spring 2001. Students will be considered for only one of these scholarships and each will be awarded until all funds assigned to each award are committed. College of Business Administration Scholarships: Each year $400,000 in scholarships is awarded to over 300 students in the College of business. There are specific scholarships set up for transfer and freshmen students. The CBA Scholarships range from $200-$3000 and are available to all UH students who declare a business major. Students need only to fill out one application form in order to be considered for all the CBA Scholarships for which they qualify. For more information, contact the Director of Scholarships and Special Programs at 713 743-4621. College of Engineering Transfer Scholarships: Call Engineering Dean's office 713-743-4200 for scholarship application. Scholarships are based on academic abilities and demonstrated leadership skills. Hotel & Restaurant Management Scholarships: Numerous scholarships are available based on academic achievement, industry experiance, student leadership, a letter of intent, and letters of recommendation.. Call 713-743-2610 for more information and applications. University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, Texas For New Student information or Scholarship Application Packet, call 281-283-2515. Scholarships range from $250 for one semester to $1000 for one year and are limited to one award per student. Students are considered for the largest scholarship available for which they qualify at the time of review. In most cases, part-time enrollment will reduce the award by one-half. Approximately 50& of scholarship applicants receive some type of scholarship. Scholarship recipients must enroll at UHCL for the semester of the award. Scholarship applicants must be degree-seeking students who are new to porgrams at the undergraduate or graduate level. New students who enter in the summer are eligible to apply for scholarships for the fall semester. Application deadlines are June 1, for Fall and November 1 for Spring. Cultural Heritage Award: 3.0 GPA, Undergraduate and Graduate Students may apply. Cullen Leadership Award: 3.5 GPA, Full Time Junior or International Students may apply. Fall Application deadline only. Achievement Award: 2.5 GPA, Undergraduate and Graduate Students The Gavel Leadership Award: 2.5 GPA for undergraduates, 3.0 GPA for graduates.Udergraduate and Graduate Students may apply. Stellar Scholar Award: 3.5 GPA, Undergraduate, graduate and International Students may apply. Phi Theta Kappy Award: Must be an active member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, undergraduates and International Students may apply. Goalsetter Award: 2.5 GPA for Undergraduates and 3.0 GPA Graduates, Undergraduates, Graduates and International Students may apply. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award: 3.0 GPA, Undergraduates and Graduate Students may apply. Cesar E. Chavez Award: 3.0 GPA, Undergraduates, Graduate and International students may apply. Alumni Association Endowed Award: 3.25, Undergraduate and Graduate Students may apply. University of Houston-Downtown Houston, Texas Call Scholarship Office at (713) 221-8041. Four scholarsips available, $1000 per academic year - $500 per semester. Renewable for four years if academic achievement is maintained. Priority Application Deadline: April 3, 2000. Autrey Scholarship:. Minimum enrollment of 12 semester credit hours in Business, Social Sciences, or Humanities major. Nina J. Cullinan Scholarship: Minimum enrollment of 6 semester credit hours. Recipients enrolled in fewer than 12 semester credit hours receive one-half of maxumum award. Jones Scholarship: Same selection criteria as Nina J. Cullian Scholarship above. Southland Paper Mill Scholarship: Same selection criteria as Nina J. Cullian Scholarship above. University of Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma Call Prospective Student Services (405) 325-2151 or (800) 234-OUOU. Application deadline is March 1. Transfer Leadership Class (TLC): $1000 tuition/fee waiver per year; based on demonstrated leadership abilities and high academic performance. Must have completed at least 40 semester hours of transferable credit or an associate degree. Having a GPA of 3.0 or better will be given first consideration. Transfer Student Academic Excellence Award (TAE): based on academic performance. $1000 tuition/fee waiver per year for full time status ($500 for part time); completed at least 24 semester hours of transferable credit or an associate degree. Having a GPA of 3.25 or better will be given first consideration. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK): based on academic achievement, participation in community or college activities and PTK membership. $1000 tuition/fee waiver for one year. Must have completed at least 24 semester hours of transferable credit or an associate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.50. Petroleum and Geological Engineering (PGE) Scholarship: Solid foundation in math and science, demonstrated leadership abilities, and desire to major in petroleum or geological engineering. $1000 to $5000 available annually; GPA of 3.0 or better. Call Student Relations at (405) 325-2921 for more information. University of St. Thomas Houston, Texas Call Transfer Admissions (713) 525-3503 Transfer Scholarship: The University of St. Thomas has a pool of funds set aside solely for scholarships for outstanding transfer students. Candidates with a cumulative transfer GPA of at least 3.0 are considered for this money. University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, Texas Call 1-800-749-WORD for more information. Transfer Scholarship: $1800-$2100 per year renewable based on academic performance. Must have minimum 3.49 GPA on 24 or more transferrable semester hours. Additional Scholarship Information you may wish to explorer: www.finaid.org www.fastweb.com www.collegescholarships.com HCCS Transfer Home Page | HCCS Home Page If you have comments or suggestions, e-mail the HCCS Transfer Office at myra.lacy@hccs.edu