Transfer Grant and Scholarship Opportunities


A list of grants and scholarships offered to transfer students by the university is included below. Some scholarships require a special application and some require only the FAFSA. Requirements are included in the scholarship/grant description. Please be aware that many funds are limited, so early application is suggested.
 
Presidential Honors Award
Renewable scholarships of $5,000 and $7,000 are offered to applicants with a GPA of approximately 3.0 or better at the time of application. No application required.

John Carroll Grant
Renewable grants of $1,000 - $10,000 are based on a percentage of demonstrated need. No repayment is required. Application form:  FAFSA.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$2,000 awards are given to members of Phi Theta Kappa. The scholarship is renewable for a second year.  Application form and letter from chapter advisor is required.

Ralph Vince Scholarship
Each year one scholarship of $2,500 is given to an incoming transfer student who is employed at least 12 hours per week and will continue working while at John Carroll University. A GPA of 3.0 is required. Renewable for a second year. Application:  A letter from student requesting consideration and letter from employer confirming work.

Huntington Scholarships
Awards of $1,000 - $3,000 are given to students who live in Cuyahoga county, are majoring in the natural sciences or accounting, and have a GPA of 2.5 or better. Application form:  FAFSA.