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Transfer Student Scholarships

Scholarship Awards for the 2024-25 Academic Year

Transfer Distinction Award

New transfer students who meet our transfer admission criteria and have earned, or are scheduled to earn, an Associate Degree prior to enrolling at St. John’s, are eligible for the University’s Transfer Distinction Award. The Transfer Distinction Award for the 2024-2025 academic year is valued at  $20,000. The award is renewable for up to three years of continuous, full-time undergraduate enrollment for students who remain in good academic standing. Please note that this award is intended for new transfer students only and may not be combined with a University Transfer Merit Scholarship.

University Transfer Merit Scholarships

The University is pleased to offer up to $23,000 in academic scholarships to new transfer students entering St. John's. Transfer students must have earned a minimum of 12 credits from an accredited institution of higher learning and must have an average GPA of 2.0 or higher. Eligibility is determined based on the overall strength of the academic pool. 

Requirements for Renewability
Scholarships may be renewed for up to three years if the student maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA while enrolled at St. John’s University. New students entering fall 2024. 

Phi Theta Kappa

St. John’s University offers an additional $4,000 academic scholarship to transfer students who are active participants in Phi Theta Kappa. They must show proof of membership prior to the decision in order to be awarded this scholarship.

"The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence."

Eligible Members Must:

  • maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA at St. John's University
  • be enrolled in a regionally accredited institution offering an associate degree program
  • have completed at least 12 hours of coursework that may be applied to an associate degree (part-time students may be eligible)
  • receive an invitation to membership from the chapter at the college where presently enrolled

To inquire about hosting induction ceremonies or to get more information on the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, contact the Transfer Admission office at [email protected].

Service Scholarships

Child of a Police Officer Service Award*
St. John’s University will award $2,000 per year for up to three years of continuous, full-time undergraduate enrollment to the children of police officers within the United States. An eligible student must be a dependent child of a police officer (full-time active service, retired, or killed in the line of duty) as a new transfer student planning to enroll at St. John’s in the Fall 2024 term. Eligibility is dependent upon parent occupation as indicated on the Undergraduate Admission application for the Fall 2024 term. 

Child of Firefighter Service Award*
St. John’s University will award $2,000 per year for up to three years of continuous, full-time undergraduate enrollment to the children of firefighters within the United States. An eligible student must be a dependent child of a fire department member (full-time active service, retired, or killed in the line of duty) as a new transfer student planning to enroll at St. John’s in the Fall 2024 term. Eligibility is dependent upon parent occupation as indicated on the Undergraduate Admission application for the Fall 2024 term. 

Child of Military Service-Members Award*
St. John’s University will award $2,000 per year for up to three years of continuous, full-time undergraduate enrollment to the children of United States Military service members. An eligible student must be a dependent child of a United States Military service member (full-time active service, veteran, or killed in the line of duty) as a new transfer student planning to enroll at St. John’s in the Fall 2024 term. Eligibility is dependent upon parent occupation as indicated on the Undergraduate Admission application for the Fall 2024 term. 

*St. John’s University created the service awards to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, a United States Police Department, and a United States Fire Department who dedicate their lives to the service of others. Please note that students are limited to one service award, and the University reserves the right to request proof of eligibility. Service awards are applicable to domestic students.

Fall 2024 Engagement Grant

First time freshmen and new transfer students who attend the St. John’s University Accepted Student Day in April 2024 will receive a one-time tuition grant of $250 toward the 2024-2025 academic year.  In addition, new first time freshmen and new transfer students will also be eligible to receive a one-time tuition grant of $250 by attending one of the following qualifying events between June 1, 2023 and May 1, 2024. Qualifying events are: Open House, On-campus tours, and Spotlight Events. 

Students are limited to a maximum of $500 in Engagement Grant funding for the 2024-2025 academic year, but are encouraged to attend as many Admission events as possible. Advance Registration for events is encouraged and available online at stjohns.edu/Visit.

Fall 2024 New Transfer Student Future Johnny Award

New transfer students who submit their undergraduate admission application and all required credentials by February 1, 2024, and submit their enrollment deposit by May 1, 2024, will be eligible to receive a one-time $500 award, credited to their St. John’s University StormCard during the 2024-2025 academic year. This credit will be available for enrolled students and can be applied toward books at the St. John’s University Bookstore.

Stay on Long Island Initiative*

St. John’s University is partnering with Nassau Community College and Suffolk County Community College in New York for the Stay on Long Island Initiative offering full-tuition and partial scholarships. For questions please contact the Nassau Community College staff at 516-572-7696 or [email protected] or the Suffolk County Community College SoLII staff at 631-851-6847 or [email protected].
*In order to qualify for the Stay on Long Island Initiative, you must be a current student of either Nassau Community College or Suffolk County Community College and scheduled to earn your Associate Degree. 

Transfer Scholarship Requirements

Applicants are notified of any academic scholarships in their acceptance letter. To maintain an academic scholarship, recipients need to enroll in and complete a minimum of 12 credits per semester at St. John’s with a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0. Academic scholarships are not applicable to intersession, winter session, post-session or summer sessions. Transfer student scholarships are for two or three years of continuous undergraduate study.
 
The University reserves the right to adjust any University grant or scholarship due to receipt of non-University aid. In addition, the combination of external grants and scholarships (funded by state, federal and/or private sources) along with financial assistance from St. John’s may not exceed the cost of full tuition. The scholarship programs are subject to the policies and practices of the University’s Office of Student Financial Services and various regulatory agencies.

Please look into all of the financial assistance available at St. John's through our financial aid services.

Contact Information

Tel: 718-990-2051
[email protected]