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Transfer Student Scholarship Opportunities

Each year, Fredonia offers approximately $10 million in merit and need-based scholarships to academically-qualified new and returning students.

Scholarships and Criteria for Accepted Transfer Students

Spring and Fall 2026

Fredonia Transfer Scholar Award - renewable $2,000
Campus Residency RequiredYes
Required GPA 3.0 GPA, with at least 12 credits from an accredited college
Maximum Years of Eligibility3 years
Deposit DeadlineJune 1 for Fall, December 1 for Spring

This scholarship is a renewable $2,000 award offered to transfer students who have received at least 12 credits from an accredited two year college or another four-year institution and have a 3.0 cumulative average or above at time of acceptance.  Students must be enrolled full time, must annually complete the FAFSA (and TAP for NYS residents), must reside in a university residence hall or townhouse, and maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA in order to retain this award. USA and Seager Scholars from Jamestown Community College may also be eligible for this award.  This scholarship is specifically designated for fees, room, food, books, personal & travel cost of attendance components.

In order to receive this tuition reduction, students must submit a deposit by June 1 for Fall, December 1 for Spring.

Alumni Scholarships

The Fredonia Alumni Association awards scholarships yearly to students who are children or grandchildren of Fredonia Alumni. Interested persons should contact the Alumni Affairs Office at 716-673-3553 for more information.

FastWEB (Financial Aid search through the WEB) 

FastWEB is the largest and most complete scholarship search on the Internet. It provides access to a searchable database of private scholarships, fellowships, grants, and student loans. Used by colleges across the United States, fastWEB is now available at www.fastweb.com courtesy of Fredonia and fastWEB.com, L.L.C.

Search FREDscholar for Departmental Scholarships/Awards

FREDscholar is Fredonia's Scholarship Matching Program.

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Scholarships are awarded to incoming students and continuing students who demonstrate outstanding academic aptitude, financial need and/or personal qualifications, and who have been recommended by the College Scholarship Committee. Separate applications are not required, qualified students are automatically considered for these scholarships and awards based on pre-established criteria.

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