Transfer Student Scholarships

At SPU, we believe every student deserves to have access to a nationally-ranked, private college education. In addition, we have scholarships specifically designed for transfer students!

Note: If you have not yet graduated from high school, take a look at our First-Year Student Scholarships. Running Start, or other dual-credit high school students, are considered for First-Year Scholarships only.

To receive priority financial aid, complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) and an SPU Undergraduate Application. Application deadlines are dependent upon the quarter you wish to start.

2026-27 TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS

NOTE: Only incoming students who enroll during the 2026-2027 academic year are eligible for the 2026-27 scholarships.

Transfer Merit Scholarships (all based on cumulative college-level GPA)

$23,000

3.75+

$22,000

3.60 - 3.74

$21,000

3.20 - 3.59

$17,000

2.86 -3.19

$9,000

< 2.85

Other Merit-Based Scholarships

$3,000

Direct Transfer Degree Scholarship

Minimum 2.85 cumulative college-level GPA and an approved AA degree from a Washington, Oregon, or California community college.

$2,000

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Member of Phi Theta Kappa (available to transfer students only).

Other Scholarships

50% of Tuition (covered by SPU grant and scholarship aid)

Seattle Pacific Transfer Promise

For Seattle Promise recipients who meet the eligibility requirements.

Up to $1,500

Visit Scholarship

Attend two qualifying virtual visits and one in-person campus visit, between now and July 1, and you will earn a Visit Scholarship up to $1,500 toward your first year at SPU.

$2,000

Alumni Legacy Scholarship

Awarded to first-year and transfer students who indicate that a family member graduated from SPU in their application.

Qualifying family members: Parents, legal guardians, siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, great-grandparents, and great-great-grandparents

Up to $3,000

Fine & Performing Arts Scholarship

Audition process. Learn more online.

Up to $500

Church Match Scholarship

SPU matches up to $500 of a scholarship awarded from an organized Christian church in the USA or Canada. Learn more.

Varies

NCAA Division II Athletic Scholarship

Demonstrated athletic ability in an athletic program offered at SPU. Prospective athlete form.

Varies

Yellow Ribbon Program

If you are an active military member, a veteran, or a dependent family member, and you have questions about military benefits, please inquire through Student Financial Services.