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Transfer Scholarship Opportunities

Note: The scholarships noted on this page will be updated as new data becomes available. This information is subject to change. For the most current information about scholarships, deadlines and eligibility requirements, is it advisable to contact the sponsor, college or university directly.

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The Bucknell University Community College Transfer Initiative

NOTE: Mr. Mark Davies, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Bucknell University, will be available to meet with students on Thursday, February 5, 2009 in the Student Union, Schnecksville, from 10 am - 1 pm to talk about this fantastic opportunity. We hope you'll stop by.

LCCC will sponsor a visit to Bucknell University on Friday, February 13, 2009. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Ginny Mihalik, LCCC Transfer Counselor, vmihalik@lccc.edu or 610-799-1178, as soon as possible to save your place.

The Bucknell Community College Transfer Initiative summer program will allow six first year LCCC students to participate in a six credit / six week residential summer program at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. Classes will be team taught by Bucknell University and community college faculty. The students selected will receive a small stipend, room and board in addition to the tuition free experience and are expected to return to LCCC in the fall to complete their second year and associate's degree.

Eligibility requirements:

  • A GPA in the area of 3.5
  • Completed at least 12 credits as of January 1, 2009
  • Problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities
  • Current enrollment at Lehigh Carbon Community College
  • Low to moderate income.* (Defined as having an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) below $45,000 for families or below $22,500 for independent students as officially determined through the (FAFSA). Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

The application process requires:

  • A completed application form (http://www.bucknell.edu/x32413.xml)
  • A completed FAFSA financial aid form
  • Three letters of recommendation, two from college faculty
  • Copies of all high school and college transcripts
  • An essay
  • A personal interview which will be scheduled on the LCCC campus

Note: The deadline for the submission of the application and supporting materials is Friday, February 27, 2009. Additional information is available at http://www.bucknell.edu/x32413.xml

Albright College
Accelerated Degree Completion Program Partnership Agreement: A $2500 award for eligible LCCC graduates enrolling in the Albright Degree Completion Program.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships range in value from $10,000 to $20,000 per year and are renewable for members of PTK.
Additional information is available at http://www.albright.edu/admission/transfer/scholarships.html#merit .

Alvernia College
Transfer Scholarships are given to qualified full-time undergraduate transfer students working towards their first bachelor's degree:
ACT (Alvernia Connects with Transfers) Scholarship. This $4,000 scholarship is given to students who have 3.0 or higher grade point average.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship.* This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to students holding current membership in Phi Theta Kappa.
*Students receiving the ACT Scholarship are also eligible to receive the ARC and/or Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships. For additional information see http://www.alvernia.edu/admissions/financing/scholarships.htm .

Arcadia University
Distinguished Scholarships: Transfer applicants who are accepted as full-time students will automatically be reviewed for Distinguished Scholarships. There is not a separate application for these awards. Annual scholarships range from $5,000 to $15,000 for full-time transfer students entering fall 2009/spring 2010. Transfer students are evaluated on the basis of their cumulative GPA and coursework.
Phi Theta Kappa* members are guaranteed a minimum of $15,000 per year for full-time undergraduate study provided their cumulative transfer GPA (from all institutions combined) is 3.5 or better and they have earned a minimum of 30 credits. Additionally, completed coursework must be from at least two general academic disciplines, and, the student must have completed full-time courseloads at his/her prior institution.
Alpha Beta Gamma* members are guaranteed a minimum of $8,500 per year for full-time undergraduate study provided their cumulative transfer GPA (from all institutions combined) is 3.0 or better and they have earned a minimum of 30 credits.
*Note: Students that are members of both Phi Theta Kappa and Alpha Beta Gamma will receive one Distinguished Scholarship, which will be the higher of either the PTK or ABG amounts they qualify for (for a potential annual maximum Distinguished Scholarship of $16,000).
For additional information see http://www.arcadia.edu/prospective/default.aspx?id=959&terms=transfer+scholarships

Cedar Crest College Transfer Scholarship Opportunities
Kappa Beta Delta Scholarship is extended to any Lifelong Learning transfer student who is a member of the honor society and meets the scholarship criteria. Applicants must enroll as degree-seeking matriculated Lifelong Learning students at Cedar Crest College within one year following the completion of their A.A. or A.A.S. degree in business or accounting at LCCC, complete a minimum of six credits per semester at Cedar Crest College and maintain an overall GPA of 3.25. The scholarship award will be 10 percent of their tuition. Students who have completed a bachelor’s degree are not eligible.
Transfer Scholarships
Cedar Crest College recognizes the academic achievements of transfer students. Transfer students must meet the following criteria to be eligible:
• Obtain a final GPA of 3.5 from the most recent college attended
• Enroll as a degree-seeking matriculated student at Cedar Crest College
• Enroll at Cedar Crest College within one year following attendance at the institution where the
qualifying GPA was obtained
• Complete a minimum of 24 transferable credits at the most recent college attended
For full-time students the scholarship award will be equivalent to 25% of the tuition, not to exceed the amount of $2,000 per semester and is renewable for two years.
For part-time students the scholarship award will be 10% of the tuition.
More information is available at http://www.cedarcrest.edu/Redesign/lifelong/LLLFinAid.shtm

Clarkson University Transfer Scholarships
Clarkson Transfer Leadership Awards: $11,000 yearly for transfer students who demonstrate leadership and outstanding academic achievement and choose to enroll at Clarkson. Students are nominated by a participating two-year school.
Clarkson Transfer Achievement Awards: $9,000 yearly for transfer students who demonstrate leadership and outstanding academic achievement and choose to enroll at Clarkson. Students are nominated by a participating two-year school.

DeSales University Transfer Scholarship Opportunities
Transfer Scholarship Program
The Transfer Scholarship Program (TSP) offers academic scholarships worth $3,500-$6,000 per year to qualified transfer students. To qualify for TSP, you must meet the following criteria: 1) apply by October 1st for the spring semester or by May 1st for the fall semester; 2) have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 upon transferring to DeSales University; 3) have at least eight (8) courses that will transfer to DeSales University; 4) maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 while a student at DeSales University; 5) enter DeSales University as a full-time, traditional day student.
Tuition Opportunity Program
Eligible LCCC students receive grants equal to the amount of their tuition paid to the community college. To be eligible, you must have completed an A.A. or A.S. degree from LCCC and be entering DeSales University as a full-time traditional junior.
Please note: The TOP and TSP programs are mutually exclusive. Students qualifying for both programs will receive the higher of the two awards. ACCESS and non-traditional nursing students are not eligible for either TOP or TSP.
For more information see http://www.desales.edu/default.aspx?pageid=754 .

Additional Sources of Scholarships and Financial Aid

For more information contact: transfer@lccc.edu