Transfer Students
Community College Graduate Scholarship
Selection Criteria: Applicants must have been offered admission to Lee University, graduate of a community college, a minimum grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale, and enrollment for full-time (12 credits or more) study at Lee University are required. The award is in the amount of $3,000 and is awarded for one academic year. They must transfer to Lee after graduation and have not attended another college since graduation from the community college to be eligible and must not be a readmitting student.
Requirements: Must be offered admission for fall or spring semester to qualify. Final community college transcript with graduation date is required for scholarship eligibility. Must complete the online application to be considered for this program at stars.leeuniversity.edu/stars.
John D. Nichols Scholarship
Selection Criteria: Applicants must have been offered admission to Lee University, must have completed 30 semester hours, and must be transferring from a two-year or four-year institution with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale. To be eligible you must be enrolled in full-time (12 credits or more) study at Lee University. The award is in the amount of $2,000 and is awarded for one academic year.
Requirements: Must be offered admission for fall or spring semester to qualify. All final college transcripts with cumulative GPA are required for scholarship eligibility. First-time freshman with dual enrolled hours and readmitting students are not eligible for the award. Must complete the online application to be considered for this program at stars.leeuniversity.edu/stars.
*While you cannot combine the Community College Graduate Scholarship and the John D. Nichols with one another you can combine either of these with the Honor Scholarship.
Honor Scholarship
The Honor Scholarship is awarded to any incoming applicant or returning student who has passed a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours, has a cumulative GPA of at least 3.7, and who is currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student. The scholarship provides the amount of $2,000 for the semester awarded. This scholarship can be utilized in an unlimited number of semesters as long as all criteria mentioned above are met. The Centennial, Presidential and Deans Scholarship are awarded in place of, not in addition to, the Honor Scholarship. Students enrolled in the CAPS program or students who have already graduated with a bachelor’s degree are not eligible for this scholarship. This scholarship is awarded by the Office of Records. The Honors Scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other academic scholarship.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Ten Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships will be awarded per year. The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is equal to one-half standard tuition for the first two semesters. Recipients must be incoming transfer students that are members of Phi Theta Kappa. Students are to have received their A.A. or A.S. degree and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50. Special consideration will be given to students who have demonstrated successful leadership in extracurricular, athletic, church related or community events. Inquiries or questions can be answered by the Office of Admissions.
Requirements: Must be offered admission for fall semester to qualify. All final college transcripts with cumulative GPA are required for scholarship eligibility as well as PTK documentation. First-time freshman with dual enrolled hours and readmitting students are not eligible for the award. Must complete the online application to be considered for this program at stars.leeunversity.edu/stars by March 15th.