Transfer Student Scholarship Programs
Last updated: July 31, 2024
The following list shows all awards managed by the College of Engineering. As of the Spring 2023 semester all scholarship applications for continuing VCU students run through the Academicworks RAMS Scholarship Hub. The Scholarship Hub will have the latest available options open for applications. If an award is not showing in the Scholarship Hub, then that award is not available at this time.
Each listing includes information on restrictions based on major, academic year, or other criteria. Estimated award values are approximate, actual award values will be given to scholarship recipients after the selection process. Any details listed in the Scholarship Hub take precedence over information listed here.
Application details
- For the fall semester, all admitted transfer students are automatically reviewed for our scholarships. You DO NOT need to submit a separate application to be considered for most awards.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants, and transfer applicants
The scholarship is available to students majoring in mechanical and nuclear engineering in the VCU College of Engineering. Recipients may be in any year of study, and are encouraged to compete for internships at Albemarle Corp.
Approximate yearly value of the award $4,000 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $16,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in mechanical engineering in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Approximate yearly value of the award varies per year for up to 4 years. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in any major in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Approximate yearly value of the award $1,250 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $5,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in mechanical engineering in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Approximate yearly value of the award varies per year for up to 4 years. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in biomedical engineering in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Approximate yearly value of the award $6,000 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $24,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or greater as a full-time student in chemical engineering in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Students must be nominated for the Boxer Scholarship. You cannot apply directly to this award. Approximate yearly value of the award $1,250 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $5,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal, you must maintain status as a full-time student in in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Approximate yearly value of the award $1,000 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $4,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a part-time or greater student in mechanical engineering in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Approximate yearly value of the award $2,500 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $10,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in any major in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Approximate yearly value of the award $500 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $2,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Approximate yearly value of the award $2,000 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $8,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a part-time or greater student in any major in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Approximate yearly value of the award $1,000 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $4,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in any major in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Must maintain a 2.8 GPA or coming from high school, provide sufficient funds to cover 1 year of in-state tuition, books and fees, qualified students may apply again.
Approximate yearly value of the award $14,000 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $56,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or greater as a full-time student in any major in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Used at the discretion of Dean/Associate Dean for student with unexpected financial circumstances. Recipient may be part time.
Approximate yearly value of the award varies per year for up to 4 years. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Award can follow a student into and through graduate school. From the gift agreement: "The major objective is to identify and assist in the development of entrepreneurs as future business community leaders."
Approximate yearly value of the award varies in alignment with in-state tuition. As of Fall 2019 this is $16,000 per year for up to 4 years. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in any major in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Approximate yearly value of the award $1,500 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $6,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in any major in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Awarded to any undergraduate or graduate student majoring in any department of humanities and science, must have a 3.0, and submit 2 letters of recommendation as well as a 500 word essay
Approximate yearly value of the award $3,500 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $14,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in any major in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Approximate yearly value of the award $2,500 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $10,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Awarded to incoming full-time first year student in the College of Engineering, based on merit
Approximate yearly value of the award $1,000 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $4,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in any major in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Awarded to an incoming full-time first year student in the College of Engineering, based on merit, and can be renewed as long as student remains in good academic standing
Approximate yearly value of the award $1,500 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $6,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in any major in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Awarded to incoming full-time first year student in the College of Engineering, based on merit, award is renewable.
Approximate yearly value of the award $2,500 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $10,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in any major in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
The Cain scholarship is the first endowed award in the history of VCU Engineering to be established by graduates from the College of Engineering.
Approximate yearly value of the award $2,000 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $8,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in chemical engineering in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Approximate yearly value of the award $6,000 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $24,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in any major in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Approximate yearly value of the award $2,000 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $8,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or greater as a full-time student in any major in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Approximate yearly value of the award varies per year for up to 4 years. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in any major in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Demonstrated excellent academic credentials and a commitment to community service.
Approximate yearly value of the award $500 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $2,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in any major in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Approximate yearly value of the award varies per year for up to 4 years. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in any major in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Student must maintain academic eligibility to receive renewal, award based on merit to an incoming full-time first year student.
Approximate yearly value of the award $1,000 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $4,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in any major in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Approximate yearly value of the award $1,000 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $4,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or greater as a full-time student in any major in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Student must display strong leadership abilities during his/her high school career
Approximate yearly value of the award $10,000 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $40,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in any major in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Award given to a full-time student majoring in engineering or computer science, based on merit and financial need, can be renewed if student remains full-time and in good academic standing
Approximate yearly value of the award $500 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $2,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in any major in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
Awarded to an incoming full-time First Year student in the College of Engineering, based on merit, and can be renewed as long as student remains in good academic standing
Approximate yearly value of the award $2,000 per year for up to 4 years and a maximum value of $8,000. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year, however the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
For renewal you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3 or greater as a full-time student in any major in the VCU College of Engineering. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.
For current VCU Engineering students, first year applicants and transfer applicants
The mission of the Wright Engineering Access Scholarship is simple: Give students a way to earn a high-value engineering degree at a very modest cost.
VCU Engineering’s gives need- and merit-based awards to a wide range of students, including non-traditional students and community college transfers. For many Wright Scholars, this award means being able to focus exclusively on academics without having to take on part-time jobs. When combined with internships and co-ops, this program can reduce — and even eliminate — the need for student loans.
The scholarship is available to students in any major in the VCU College of Engineering. Recipients may be in any year of study. The scholarship committee may offer awards of different values, including awards that increase over time. Typical values range from $2,000-$16,000 per year. Students typically receive the award through their fourth year; however, the scholarship committee will notify recipients how many years they may receive the award when initial decisions are announced.
Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater will be renewed while studying full time with a major in the VCU College of Engineering. Students with a cumulative GPA between 2.7 - 3.0 and those who are part-time will be renewed at the discretion of the Scholarship committee. Renewal eligibility is reviewed at the end of each semester.