MEREDITH Full-Ride Merit Transfer Scholarship
A two-year, fully funded educational experience for exceptional student leaders transferring to Ãå±±½ûµØ.
Meredith Full-Ride Transfer Scholarships are awarded to transfer students based on academic achievement, leadership, service, and character.
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS
Recipients receive an array of benefits including
Full tuition
Housing in residence halls
and food
Stipend for fees, books, and supplies
Study abroad experience
Cultural and social events with a cohort of peer scholars
Networking opportunities
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for the scholarship, you should submit a . In addition, you will need to provide
- your resume
- a 500-1,000 word essay in response to one of two prompts
- Two recommendations. One of your recommendations must be from a college instructor. The other recommendation may be from a work or volunteer supervisor (non-family member).
Additional Requirements
- Must have a minimum of 24 transferable credits at the time of admission
- Must be transferring to Meredith to earn your first bachelor’s degree
- Not available to re-admitted Meredith students
Transfer Full-Ride Application Deadline: March 31
What Makes a Full-Ride Transfer Scholar?
Full-Ride Transfer Scholars should possess the following credentials:
- Minimum cumulative transfer GPA of 3.2 at the time of admission
- Superior academic record
- Demonstrated leadership and service to others
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

“The faculty are truly dedicated to students, and they take their time to thoroughly teach and help each student achieve success. Every member of the staff I have worked with has always helped me get through any issues, making my life easier so I can focus on school and give my education my full attention.â€â€‹
Josefina Merecedes Puello, ’24​Â
WHY TRANSFER TO MEREDITH?
- Meredith has articulation agreements with the to make it easier for transfer students to transfer their hard-earned credits and complete their four-year degree.Â
- An average class size of 14 ensures professors get to know their students and help connect them with internships, jobs, and on-campus opportunities.
- Meredith offers personalized advising to help students find or complete an area of study that aligns with their strengths through ³§³Ù°ù´Ç²Ô²µ±Ê´Ç¾±²Ô³Ù²õ®.
- Become part of a strong community of students, faculty, and staff by participating in fun traditions and more than 100 clubs and organizations.
- Students build their resumes by applying the knowledge they’ve gained in the classroom to real-world experiences such as
Questions? Check out Meredith’s FAQs page for transfer students.
Videos About Transfer Students at Meredith
Business Administration major and Broyhill Business Fellow, Grace Olufemi-Ajayi, found a welcoming environment at Meredith that let her explore her interests and major. As a student-athlete, she learned that discipline, selflessness, and being part of a team that depended on her were always a win during her college career.
Transfer student Aspen Degler, ’22, is earning a double major in criminology and sociology with a minor in forensics. Meredith’s ³§³Ù°ù´Ç²Ô²µ±Ê´Ç¾±²Ô³Ù²õ® program and faculty mentors helped her determine her strengths and explore her career interests.
After sharpening her skills in the United States Marine Corps, Tylena Brown chose to attend Ãå±±½ûµØ as part of its Wings — Adult Education program with a clear career path in mind.