Students who are accepted for transfer admission to Canisius are automatically evaluated for an academic merit scholarship. Transfer scholarships are based on college GPA.
The following values are for new, incoming transfers in the 2006-2007 school year.
Canisius College Transfer Scholarship
Qualifications: Transfer students possessing a 3.0 or higher cumulative Grade Point Average.
Awards: Ranging from $2,000 to $8,000 based on academic merit (rigor of coursework and grades). Scholarships are renewable for a total of six undergraduate semesters, so long as the student maintains a QPA of 2.0 and full-time status.
How to apply: Students are automatically considered for this scholarship upon acceptance for admission. No separate application is required. All students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA and Canisius College Aid Application to be considered for need-based aid.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship / Alpha Beta Gamma Scholarship
Qualifications: Transfer students with a 3.0 Q.P.A. and proof of induction. Students may receive only one of either the Alpha Beta Gamma or the Phi Theta Kappa scholarships. Either of these awards can be received in addition to the Canisius Transfer Scholarships.
Awards: $2,000 per year based upon merit. Awards are renewable for a total of six undergraduate semesters, so long as the student maintains good academic standing and full-time status.
How to apply: Students are automatically considered for this scholarship upon acceptance for admission. No separate application is required. All students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA to be considered for need-based aid.