Transfer Student Scholarships

At SPU, we believe every student deserves to have access to a nationally-ranked, private college education - and we are committed to removing cost barriers. In fact, we have lowered our tuition by 25%, starting Fall 2021, through Tuition Reimagined. 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-enrolled high school students, are considered for First-Year Scholarships only.

To receive priority financial aid for Winter Quarter, complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) and an SPU Undergraduate Application for admission by April 1st.

2020-21 ( spring 2021) Transfer Scholarships

Transfer Merit Scholarships

$18,000

Transfer Honors Scholar Award*

3.75+ cumulative college-level GPA.

$16,000

Transfer Merit Scholar Award*

3.5 - 3.74 cumulative college-level GPA.

$14,000

Transfer Achievement Scholar Award*

3.0 - 3.49 cumulative college-level GPA.

$3,000

Direct Transfer Degree Scholarship

Minimum 3.0 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).

$2,000

Transfer Select Scholarship

Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.

$1,000

Transfer Success Award for Out-of-State*

Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. *Based on permanent residence.

Other Scholarships

Full Tuition (covered by federal, state, and SPU grant and scholarship aid)

Falcon Bound Commitment

For eligible students in the Washington State College Bound Scholarship Program who have earned a cumulative college-level GPA of 2.75 or higher.

Up to Half Tuition (covered by SPU grant and scholarship aid)

Seattle Pacific Transfer Promise

For Seattle Promise recipients who meet the eligibility requirements.

Up to $5,000

Ames Scholarship

For students from traditionally underrepresented ethnic backgrounds. Learn more online.

$4,000

Free Methodist Scholarship

Affiliated with the Free Methodist Church.

$3,000

Alumni Scholarship

Student is the dependent of an SPU graduate.

$3,000

Ministry Service Award

Student is the dependent of a parent who is employed full-time in a Christian church, mission, or parachurch organization.

Up to $3,000

Fine & Performing Arts Scholarship

Audition process, learn more online.

$500

Virtual Visit Scholarship

Attend two qualifying virtual visits, in addition to a one-on-one online counselor appointment, between now and May 1, and you will earn a $500 Virtual Visit Scholarship toward your first year at SPU.

Up to $500

Church Match Scholarship

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

Varies

NCAA Athletic Scholarship

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

2021-22 (STARTING FALL 2021) TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS

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

$12,000

3.75+

$10,000

3.60 - 3.74

$9,000

3.40 - 3.59

$7,000

3.20 - 3.39

$5,000

3.00 - 3.19

$3,000

2.85 - 2.99

Other Merit-Based Scholarships

$3,000

Direct Transfer Degree Scholarship

Minimum 3.0 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

Full Tuition (covered by federal, state, and SPU grant and scholarship aid)

Falcon Bound Commitment

For eligible students in the Washington State College Bound Scholarship Program who have earned a cumulative college-level GPA of 2.75 or higher.

Up to Half Tuition (covered by SPU grant and scholarship aid)

Seattle Pacific Transfer Promise

For Seattle Promise recipients who meet the eligibility requirements.

$500

Virtual Visit Scholarship

Varies

NCAA Athletic Scholarship

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

International students and post-baccalaureate students are not eligible for some scholarships. Talk to your admissions counselor to see what scholarships you're eligible for.

Scholarships and Financial Aid