New transfer students are automatically considered for scholarships once admitted to CSU. In some cases, where indicated, individual scholarships will require a separate application. The scholarships listed below are available to new, first-time (never before attended) CSU students, enrolled in a degree granting program and pursuing their first Bachelor’s Degree. All students are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for full consideration of all types of financial aid.

Eligibility for community college transfer student scholarships is based on the community college GPA and number of credit hours accepted by CSU. In certain instances, specific scholarships are awarded when a student meets the eligibility criteria as indicated by the donor of the scholarship. CSU reserves the right to alter scholarship eligibility criteria and award amounts based on available funding. Students will be notified by the University of any Scholarship Awards based on their meeting specific scholarship eligibility criteria.

New Transfer Scholarships

Academic Department Scholarships (scholarships based on academic majors)

Criteria: Consult the academic college or department websites for scholarship availability and eligibility criteria. An additional scholarship application may be required.
Amount of Awards: Varies, determined by individual academic college or department.

Athletic Scholarships (Division I)

Criteria: Students interested in athletics should contact the Athletic Department at 216.687.5119 or http://www.csuvikings.com/ regarding scholarships and NCAA aid eligibility.
Amount of Awards: Varies, determined by athletics department.

Honors Program

Criteria: Beginning with the Fall 2012 class upper-division students admitted to the Honors Program will receive a scholarship worth $5000. The scholarship is renewable for a maximum of four semesters. To remain eligible for the honors scholarship, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5. Students who fall below this standard will be placed on Honors probation and will be dismissed from the program if the problem persists. A full explanation of the scholarship rules is available in the Honors Student Handbook. A separate application is required to apply to the Honors Program.
Amount of Award: $5,000
Renewable: Yes for maximum of 4 semesters, minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
Contact: For additional information and program application, please visit the Honors Program web site or contact Dr. Peter Meiksins, Director, CSU Honors Program, at 216.687.5559

Ruth Ann Moyer Scholarship

Criteria: Scholarship for new freshmen or new transfer students. Recipients must be at least 25 years of age, an Ohio resident and attend CSU at least part-time (6 credit hours per semester).
Number of Awards: 2
Amount of Award: Full in-state tuition up to 16 credit hours per semester.
Renewable: Yes, must maintain minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and successfully complete at least 6 credit hours per semester (fall and spring).

Transfer Scholars Award

Criteria: Competitive merit award to newly admitted transfer students with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and transferring between 30-89 credit hours with at least 30 of the credit hours from a community college. Final transcripts are required and must be on file by June 15th to be considered for this scholarship.
Amount of Award: $1,500 a year for two consecutive years (four semesters maximum). Students must attend CSU full-time.
Number of Awards: Varies, based on available funding.
Renewable: Yes, must maintain minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and satisfactorily complete at least 12 credit hours per semester.