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.
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!
Are you an international transfer student? Please fill out the International Student Scholarship application
Applications for Spring, Summer and Fall 2025 admits are now open!
Once students have received a letter of acceptance from LSA Admissions they can begin the application process.
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, which opens on January 1 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. Please note deadlines will vary by admit term.
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?
Students must be admitted to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts.
For Enrolled Students:
Click the application link below and login with your UM uniquename and password.
For Non-Enrolled Admitted Students:
You must complete all three steps before logging into to our application portal.
The process may take up to 48 hours.
Step 1: Create a UM Friend Account here.
(A Friend Account is required to access all university systems, including the LSA Scholarships Application Portal.)
Step 2: Verify a UM Friend Account on Wolverine Access.
(Students should navigate to the Students tab, click on New & Prospective Student Business, and login with their Friend Account ID and password to verify personal information, including UMID and birth date. If you forgot your Friend Account Password reset it here. The verification process may take up to 24 hours.)
Step 3: Once verification is complete click the application link below.
Access Timeline:
Student account information migration to our application system may take 24-48 hours post-authorization. We recommend clearing your browser’s cache after verification.
