Transfer Students

The UofM has competitive scholarships for transfer students that are contingent upon the availability of funds for the fall and spring terms only. To be considered for these scholarships, students should be admitted to the UofM and submit a complete application by June 30 for fall semester awards and Jan. 5 for spring semester awards.

Community College Transfer and Four-Year University Transfer Students 

Students interested in transferring to the University of Memphis are encouraged to apply for scholarship opportunities. A separate application is required for both the Community College Transfer Scholarship and Four-Year University Transfer Scholarship. Additional private and departmental scholarships may be available to students through the Tiger Scholarship Manager. You will log into the Tiger Scholarship Manager to apply, and directions are provided in the Tiger Scholarship Manager (PDF).

Please contact our office at scholarships@memphis.edu if you have any questions about scholarships.

Transfer Scholarships:

The UofM Community College Transfer Scholarship | $3,000 annually

Competitively awarded to transfer students who are graduating from an accredited community college with their first associate degree.
Final transcripts with proof of degree earned are required.
Minimum 3.25 cumulative transfer GPA.
$1,500/semester (renewable for three semesters).

The UofM Transfer Scholarship | $3,000 annually

Competitively awarded to transfer students who wish to transfer to the UofM from another four-year institution within the first two years after their high school graduation.
Minimum 3.00 cumulative transfer GPA.
$1,500/semester.

The UofM Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship | $1,000 annually

Competitively awarded to transfer students who are graduating from an accredited community college with their first associate degree.
Final transcripts with proof of degree earned are required.
Applicants must present a copy of their Phi Theta Kappa membership card or certificate.
Minimum 3.25 cumulative transfer GPA.
$500/semester (renewable for three semesters).
Scholarship is stackable with the Community College Transfer Scholarship.

Additional details about transferring to the UofM can be found here.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  

 Students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA). Filing the FAFSA provides access to federal grants, loans and work-study opportunities. Completing the FAFSA ensures you won’t miss out on available resources to help lower the cost of college. 

HOPE Scholarship  

Once admitted to the University of Memphis, students must have all transcripts from previous colleges and universities, and a final high school transcript forwarded to the Admissions office. Once these transcripts are received, they are reviewed by the Admissions staff and then loaded into our student information system. The Scholarship Office will review: a) your eligibility upon high school graduation, b) the number of hours attempted at other institutions of higher education, c) your overall college GPA, d) your enrollment record at previous institutions to determine if you meet continuous enrollment provisions of the HOPE Lottery Scholarship statutes, and e) other information deemed pertinent to determine eligibility. 

The Scholarship Office cannot make a determination of eligibility until you have been fully admitted to the University of Memphis and all official transcripts have been received by the Admissions Office. 

According to the Admissions Office policy for students transferring in the middle of the school year, any transcripts received after Dec. 1 will be processed beginning Feb. 1. This means that your eligibility for the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship may not be determined in most cases until after Feb. 1. For students transferring at the beginning of Fall semester, all transcripts must be received at least one month prior to the start date of school. 