Description
President's Transfer Scholar Award: Awarded to transfer students based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership skills, or other criteria.
Annual Award: In State $4,000 Out of State $12,000
Transfer student merit scholarships are awarded up to 3 years with full-time enrollment (15 credit hours per semester) and a G.P.A of 3.5 or higher.
Eligibility
Students must complete their entire USM application. This includes: application fee, official high school transcript, official SAT or ACT scores, letter of recommendation and completed personal statement (essay).
Only first time Bachelor's Degree seekers are eligible for Merit Scholarships.
Students admitted conditionally are not eligible for Merit Scholarships.
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 15 credits per semester or 30 credits per academic year (including summer, fall, winter, spring). A typical course load consists of 15 credits.
Award Amount
Deadline
How to Apply
All qualified incoming transfer students who apply are automatically considered. Students must complete their entire application. This includes: application fee, official high school transcript, official SAT or ACT test scores, letter of recommendation and completed personal statement (essay).
How to Renew
Maintain full-time enrollment and a 2.5 GPA
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 15 credits per semester or 30 credits per academic year (including summer, fall, winter, spring).
Questions on Renewal should be directed to Elizabeth Sarazin at esarazin@maine.edu or 207-780-5330