Transfer scholarships
Saint Martin’s University offers competitive merit and need-based
financial aid packages for transfer students. Merit Scholarships are
awarded based upon your transfer GPA and do not require a separate
application. Need-Based aid is awarded based upon information from
the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Academic Merit Scholarships
Merit awards for transfer applicants are based upon your
cumulative transfer GPA, and are awarded at three levels:
- Chancellor’s Academic Merit
Scholarship for transfer students -
$8,000
- President’s Academic Merit
Scholarship for transfer students -
$5,000
- Faculty Merit Scholarship for
transfer students - $4,000
Athletic Talent Award
Students participating in our NCAA Division II athletic
program might be eligible for an award. Awards are determined
and offered by each coach and are done in strict compliance with
NCAA regulations. For details, contact the Saint Martin’s
University Athletic
Department at 360-438-4305.
Music and Theater Talent Awards
Students who have demonstrated interest and ability in music
or theater arts are eligible for a Talent Award. Awards range
from $500 to $2,000 and are renewable. For more information,
contact the Music Department at 360-438-4506, or the Theater
Arts Department at 360-438-4345.
Legacy Award
Did your mother, father, or one of your grandparent’s
graduate from Saint Martin’s? If so, you’ll receive a $2,000
Legacy Award. Be sure to list the names of all relatives who
attended Saint Martin’s on your admissions application. We’ll
verify their attendance with our alumni office and include the
scholarship in your financial aid award.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship is awarded to students with a minimum of
3.5 GPA transferring with an Associate of Arts, Associate of
Science degrees, or junior standing, and who are members of Phi
Theta Kappa. Proof of Phi Theta Kappa memberships is required.
Washington All-Academic Team
A $2,500 scholarship is awarded to a student who meets the
requirements of the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship (above) and is
named to the All-Washington Academic Team.
Trustee Scholarship
A $24,000 scholarship awarded over four semesters of
enrollment ($6,000 per semester) at the University. Two
outstanding transfer students entering the University's main
campus with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science degrees,
or junior standing. To be considered applicants must be admitted by March 1. This
scholarship requires a separate application, which will be sent
to eligible accepted applicants.
For more details or information about scholarships for
transfer students, you can contact the
Office of Financial Aid
at finaid@stmartin.edu.