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  1. Transfer Students
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Transfer Student Scholarship

  1. Transfer Students
  2. Transfer Student Scholarship


The LSA Scholarships Office awards Transfer Scholarships to students entering the College of LSA from another college or university, including cross-campus and U-M Dearborn and Flint campus transfers. These awards are made based on a student's scholarship application, their undergraduate admissions application, and their financial need, as demonstrated by their FAFSA and CSS profile. 

Applications for all 2025 Admit terms are now closed. 

The LSA Scholarship committee has successfully awarded all Transfer Student Scholarships for Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025. Emailed award offers have been sent to all incoming transfer student candidates. The application and awarding process is now complete!

We honor the intentions of our generous donors who fund these scholarships and adhere to stringent criteria in selecting recipients. We had a significant increase in the number of transfer students from previous years with a proportionate increase in the number of students we were able to award! We understand the import of the decisions you are making regarding your educational journey. We commend you on your achievements and look forward to welcoming you to campus this Fall.

As we strive to streamline communication, we kindly request that you refrain from sending emails regarding award status if you have not received notification of an award. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

What does the scholarship cover?

The Transfer Student Scholarship helps to cover the cost of attendance. 

Types of Scholarships by Admit Term

Term Scholarship Types Available by Admit Term
Fall Admit Scholarships awarded are for Fall AND Winter terms and vary from Two Year Renewable and Academic Year Non-Renewable*.
Winter Admit Scholarships are awarded for the Winter term only and are not renewable*.
Spring or Summer Admit

Scholarships are awarded for the Spring, Summer, or Spring/Summer terms and are not renewable*.

* Once enrolled, all LSA students are highly encouraged to apply for the Returning Student Scholarship. The application is open January 1 - June 3 and is applicable for the upcoming academic year, Fall/Winter terms.

Award Amounts

Award amounts vary for each scholarship and are awarded exclusively to incoming transfer students. LSA Scholarships Office provides up to $15,000 of support for in-state students or up to $25,000 for out-of-state students.

Application Timeline and Deadlines

The LSA Scholarships Office recognizes that transfer students need time to adapt to a new university and its financial calendar. That's why we've established a more flexible scholarship deadline, allowing newly admitted students the opportunity to apply.

Application deadlines vary by admit term. Applying early increases a student’s chances of being matched with a scholarship.

Admit Term

Application Deadline

Spring 2025

March 12

Summer 2025

April 15

Fall 2025

April 15

Winter 2026 TBD

Applications are reviewed continuously, and offers are sent after the Office of Financial Aid publishes notices on Wolverine Access, before LSA's enrollment deadline.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for an LSA Transfer Student Scholarship, a student:

  • Must be transferring into the College of LSA from:
     UM Dearborn / Flint
     University / College
     Community / Junior College
     UM Cross Campus Transfer
  • Must be an undergraduate admitted to a degree program in the College of LSA. (Admitted students will be considered even if they have not enrolled yet.)
  • Must be enrolled (or intend to enroll) full-time (12 credit hours or more) each Fall/Winter term.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (i.e. possess a green card).
  • Must apply for and receive need-based support through the Office of Financial Aid.
  • Must have a FAFSA and CSS profile on file with the Office of Financial Aid (OFA) and must renew their FAFSA annually.

How do I apply?

Applications for all 2025 Admit terms are now closed. 

Students must be admitted to the College of Literature, Science and the Arts in order to apply.
An active link to our LSA Scholasrship portal will become available when we open the Transfer Student Application for Winter 2026. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Still having trouble logging into the LSA Scholarships application portal?

Reminder: The complete process to gain login access may take 24-48 hours.

Check Your Login Details: Make sure you are using your Friend Account ID and password to log in. If you forgot your Friend Account Password reset it here. (Students must use the same email they used when applying to UM.)

Verify Your Account: Ensure that you have completed all necessary steps in Wolverine Access to authorize your Friend Account for accessing university systems.

Wait for Account Verification: Once your account is verified, it may take 24-48 hours for the information to update in the application system.

Troubleshoot Login Issues: Clear your browser's cache. Try logging in with a different browser.

If Problems Persist: Contact LSA IT for help at 734.615.0100. Have your UMID ready.

If you recently enrolled: Use your new uniqname and password. There might be a delay if you've just paid your enrollment deposit.

For Ongoing Issues: Email us a screenshot of the error so we may further assist you. 

What scholarships are available to transfer students?

Three types of scholarships are available to all four types of students, unless otherwise noted.

Two-Year Renewable: Incoming students transferring into UM LSA, admitted for the Fall term can be awarded a Two Year Renewable scholarship. Note: This scholarship is not eligible for UM Cross Campus Transfer students.

Academic Year Non-Renewable:  Incoming students transferring into UM LSA, admitted for the Fall term can be awarded an Academic Year Non-Renewable scholarship. 

One-Term Scholarship Non-Renewable: Incoming students transferring into UM LSA, admitted for the Winter, Spring, Summer, or Spring/Summer terms and are not renewable scholarships.

Once admitted and enrolled in LSA, all transfer students can apply for additional scholarships to cover a wide range of educational interests. In particular, we encourage transfer students to apply for the Returning Student Scholarship (which covers the academic year - Fall and Winter), as well as explore our Spring/Summer, Study Abroad, and Internship scholarships: U.S.-Based and International.

How are transfer students selected for scholarships?

All of the scholarships available through LSA Scholarships are funded by generous donors to the college who want to help future communities of students succeed. When donors give to the college, they may request that the funds go to support students meeting specific criteria. Our office follows this criteria closely when selecting students for scholarship awards. All of our transfer student scholarships are designated to help students with demonstrated financial need, so our awards go to students who receive need-based support from the Office of Financial Aid.

Additionally, some awards may require that we support students who meet certain academic or geographic requirements. For example, if a scholarship must go to a student transferring into LSA from a specific community college, we will look for an applicant who meets that requirement. If scholarship criteria requires us to award a student who shows a demonstrated interest in creative writing, we’ll look for applicants who show a passion for writing, whether through formal studies or community engagement.

Do I need to be enrolled to apply?

Transfer students admitted to LSA from another university (including U-M's Flint or Dearborn campuses) do not need to be enrolled to apply for a Transfer Student Scholarship. These students are encouraged to complete their scholarship application as soon as they receive notification of their admission.

For admitted students who have not yet enrolled at the university, a Friend Account is required to access all university systems, including the LSA Scholarships application portal.

Transfer Student Scholarships are awarded ahead of the university’s enrollment deadline to help students make an informed financial decision.Transfer students coming to LSA from another college on U-M's Ann Arbor campus (Ross, Engineering, Kinesiology, etc.) do need to be enrolled in a degree program within LSA to be eligible for the Transfer Student Scholarship and all other scholarship opportunities for current LSA students. However, at the time the scholarship is disbursed, the student must be enrolled as a full-time (12 credit hours or more) student in the College of LSA. Visit our Current Students tab for more information about these scholarship opportunities.

I was not selected for a Transfer Student Scholarship. Are there other scholarship opportunities I can pursue?

First, please know that the scholarship decision in no way diminishes your incredible accomplishments. Our office has very limited funding to share across a large incoming class and must decline thousands of exceptional scholarship applicants every year. 

Students who qualify for need-based support should apply for financial aid through the Office of Financial Aid. Even if you are not sure, the Office of Financial Aid can help you determine any grants, scholarships, or loans that you qualify for. 

Transfer students who make the decision to enroll can apply for a Returning Student Scholarship every year to be considered for one-year scholarships for fall/winter tuition support.

In addition, the University of Michigan Library has compiled a list of funding sources both internal and external to U-M. This resource can give you a good sense of the types of funding opportunities available to Michigan students and can point you toward external foundations and organizations with available scholarship opportunities.

Are merit scholarships available to transfer students?

No, not at this time. All of our scholarship opportunities for transfer students require that a student receive need-based support from the Office of Financial Aid. To be eligible for a Two-Year Renewable Scholarship or a Returning Student Scholarship through the College of LSA, students must complete a FAFSA and a CSS profile with the Office of Financial Aid and must update their FAFSA annually. 

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