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Kean University has developed a comprehensive Climb Higher Restart Plan for the Spring 2021 semester. Please visit the Return to Campus page to find details and contact information for student services, admissions and more.

Transfer Scholarships

Kean University offers several scholarship opportunities to our transfer student population. 

TRANSFER EARLY ACTION SCHOLARSHIP

No Application Required

A $500 one-time award will be provided to all incoming transfer students who complete the application on or before March 1st.

TRANSFER MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

No Application Required

The Transfer Merit Scholarship is a $1,000 one-time scholarship, awarded via the Office of Admissions based on academic performance at an accepted transfer student’s previous institution of higher education, demonstrating a minimum 3.0 GPA and either an associate's degree or comparable coursework totaling a minimum of 60 credits, as determined by Admissions.  Full-time study is required to receive this award.  

PHI THETA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP

No Application Required

Beginning in Spring 2020, a  $2,000 one-time scholarship is granted to incoming transfer students who are Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society members. Candidates must demonstrate proof of organizational membership upon conferral of degree with Transfer Admissions in order to qualify. 

SKYLANDS SCHOLARSHIP

No Application Required

A select number of students who are admitted to the Kean University Skylands Campus can receive up to a $1,000 one-time award, based upon a transcript review by the Office of Transfer Admissions and Skylands Administration.

FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS

Application Required

Transfer students can apply for several Kean University Foundation Scholarships via an online application that is available between October 1st and March 1 for the following fall semester. There is no need to apply individually for each scholarship, as the one online application will put you in the running for all of those which are available. While all transfer students who complete the application are eligible to compete for the following scholarships, the online application will also match candidates with many other Kean University Foundation awards, depending on criteria fulfillment and annual availability.

Kean University Foundation Transfer Scholarship

This two-year scholarship is for incoming transfer students holding an associate degree who have a minimum 3.85 GPA.

Kean Ocean Scholarships

Awarded to students enrolled in the Kean Ocean program with a minimum 3.0 GPA and proven financial need. 

Robert Busch Transfer Scholarship in Design

Awarded to an incoming transfer student from County College of Morris. The qualified student must submit a portfolio of creative work to Robert Busch School of Design faculty, have a minimum 2.8 GPA and demonstrate financial need.