Academically talented students entering Eastern Illinois University will automatically be offered the Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarship at the time of application to the university. This scholarship is automatically renewable for a total of 2 years (4 semesters). Eligible students are required to maintain full-time consecutive undergraduate enrollment in fall and spring semesters, and maintain specific GPA requirements noted below.
Regularly admitted, new full-time transfers within all majors at EIU are eligible for this scholarship.
| Cumulative GPA | Award | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier One | 3.5 - 4.0 | $5,000* ($2,500 Annually) |
| Tier Two | 3.0 - 3.49 | $3,000* ($1,500 Annually) |
| Must have at least 15 credit hours transferred from an accredited college or university. | ||
| *Renewable up to 4 consecutive fall and spring semesters if renewal criteria is met. | ||
NOTE: Transcripts can be updated through the first day of classes to either qualify or go up a scholarship level. If you took only one semester at a community college or another university, you may qualify for the freshman merit scholarships for four years instead of the transfer merit scholarships for two years.
Renewal Criteria: Student must maintain the following cumulative GPA at Eastern Illinois University, with continuous full-time enrollment of 12+ hours.
Eastern Illinois University offers over 600 scholarship opportunities to new and continuing students. Below are just a few of the many scholarships that are available.
| Scholarship Name | Award Amount | Criteria | Renewable | Renewal Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honors Transfer Student Scholarship | $1,500 | Participation in honors program at prior institution, GPA of 3.5 for at least 18 credits worth of courses. | One-time award. | N/A |
| Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship | Varies | Transferring from a community college with an Associate’s Degree and have a GPA of 3.50 (on a 4.0 scale). | One-time award. | N/A |
Students who do not meet the GPA requirements for the Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarships but showcase leadership and involvement can receive $2,000 ($1,000 annually). Student must be enrolled full-time (12+ hours) and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress in order to receive this award.
Students can apply for annual renewal contingent upon earning a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and the submission of a narrative describing continued involvement within EIU’s campus community.
| Award Amount | Criteria | Renewable | Renewal Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to $2,500 | File the FAFSA and possess a household income between $55,000 and $100,000. | Up to 4 years, 8 semesters total. | Maintain full-time, consecutive undergraduate enrollment in both fall and spring semesters, meet Satisfactory Academic Progress and cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. |
Household income-based program that can reduce the cost of your remaining tuition and required fees to $0 if you're a qualified Illinois student.
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