Institutional Merit Scholarships for Transfer Students (New York State Residents)
SUNY Polytechnic offers several types of scholarships for high achieving transfer students. To be considered for a Transfer Achievement award, a complete application for admission must be received by January 1 for fall admission and October 1 for spring admission. In addition, applicants must have completed 30 college credits at the time of application and apply for full-time status (12 credits hours).
Please note that scholarships are limited and are subject to change due to fund availability.
Transfer Achievement Scholarship Award Levels
- $2,000 (GPA of 3.8 - 4.0)
- $1,000 (GPA of 3.50 - 3.79)
- $500 (GPA of 3.25 - 3.49)
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$500 award available to members of Phi Theta Kappa. (Awarded in addition to the Transfer Achievement Scholarship.)
Submit ONE of the following items to admissions@sunypoly.edu for verification of membership for consideration:
- Official college transcripts with membership listing
- Letter from PTK advisor
- Copy of membership card
- Copy of induction certificate
Additional Transfer Student Scholarships:
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and SUNY Polytechnic Institute have established a scholarship to assist deserving students who have been part of a high school FIRST team and plan to attend SUNY Poly.
Awards range up to $1,000 per year for up to two years. Consideration will be given to students who meet the following criteria:
- Minimum GPA of: 3.2
- Amount of involvement in FIRST
- Major in any STEM program
- Deadline: January 1
* Please note this scholarship can only be awarded for a fall start term.
Apply Now: FIRST Scholarship
NYS Excelsior Scholarship Program
SUNY Poly scholarship criteria and award levels are subject to change at any time.
