Scholarships for Transfer Students

For Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Full Time Students*

To be considered for one of our transfer academic scholarships, you must:

• Submit a completed application for admission by our preferred deadline of December 1 for Spring term admission or April 1 for Fall term admission, including the essay and all official transcripts. *Students are encouraged to submit applications by the preferred deadlines. However, we will still consider applications submitted after these dates and will continue to award scholarships to eligible students.
• Be regularly admissible to the University as a full-time student
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale, based on all college level work. If you have attended more than one college, your cumulative GPA is calculated based on grades from all colleges attended.
• Have completed at least 12 credits of coursework at the college level.

Rider University Full Tuition Transfer Trustee Scholarship

LEAD THE HERD! Apply for the prestigious Transfer Trustee Scholarship, a full-tuition scholarship given to our TOP 3 community college graduates who plan to start at Rider in the Fall semester. Rider's Trustee Scholarship provides FULL TUITION for 2 years of full-time study, a value of over $72,000. Learn More.

PTK Scholarships

Beginning with new transfers entering in 2017 or later, if you attend a community college and are a member of Phi Theta Kappa, you will receive an additional $1,000 on top of your merit based scholarship above.  At Rider our top transfer scholarships are worth nearly 50% of tuition.  For full details, visit the Office of Financial Aid.

NJ STARS II

If you are a NJ STARS scholar graduating from a New Jersey community college with a 3.25 or higher GPA, you are eligible to participate in NJ STARS II at Rider. This award is $2,500 per year ($1,250 per semester), and is renewable for up to four semesters for a maximum value of $5,000. The award is made in addition to Rider's academic scholarships and grants. For details, contact the Office of Financial Aid at 609-896-5360.

Alumni Legacy Award

$2,000 annually ($1,000 per semester)

The Legacy Award is provided to all students who are the child, grandchild or sibling of a Rider graduate. Qualified students receive a $2,000 grant that is renewable for up to four years of study at Rider University (up to $8,000 total). The policy to maintain the Legacy Award is outlined on the application. Please note that if Legacy Award appears on your financial aid award letter, you do not need to complete the application. However, students must maintain the eligibility requirements outlined on the Legacy Award Policy/Application form.

Athletic Scholarships

As an NCAA Division I school, student athletes at Rider may be awarded scholarships based on athletic ability in one of Rider's intercollegiate sports. Awarded athletic scholarships must comply with NCAA regulations. Student athletes are required to complete the FAFSA annually. Interested students should contact the athletics department at 609-896-5054 for the appropriate coach's name and telephone extension or visit gobroncs.com.

Foreign Language Scholarships 

$2,000 annually ($1,000 per semester)

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Rider University offers $2,000 annually-renewable scholarships to incoming undergraduates who declare a foreign language major. Majors are offered in French and Spanish. Learn more.

Teacher Education Scholarship

$2,000 annually

Beginning in fall 2023, undergraduate students entering Rider University's elementary education or secondary education programs may be eligible for a $2,000 annually renewable scholarship award. Learn More

Sibling Grants

$2,000 annually ($1,000 per semester)

Available to any new full-time undergraduate student enrolling at Rider University who has a sibling currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate at Rider. Awarded to each additional sibling as long as multiple siblings are enrolled, up to four years. Enrolling siblings must complete the Sibling Application and submit it to the Office of Financial Aid.

Teacher Education Scholarship

$2,000 annually

Beginning in fall 2023, first-year and transfer students entering Rider University's elementary education or secondary education programs may be eligible for a $2,000 annually renewable scholarship award. Learn More.

Military and Veterans

View scholarships and financial aid opportunities for veterans, military service members and their beneficiaries.

Other Financial Aid Opportunities

The Office of Financial Aid is available to help students and families meet the cost of their education.  If you have changes in your financial circumstances or would like to discuss opportunities for additional financial assistance, you may stop by the One Stop Services office located on the top floor of the Bart Luedeke Center or contact us at [email protected] to schedule an appointment. You may also visit us on our Rider One Stop Facebook page for additional financial aid information and scholarships as they become available. 

Other External Scholarship Search Engines

Small scholarships add up!  Be patient, persistent and never pay for external scholarships.  Check with foundations, businesses, clubs, organizations, religious affiliations and educational benefits/scholarships at companies for employees and/or employees' dependents. Remember that deadlines and application procedures vary widely but you should never stop researching external scholarship sources.

• Fastweb Scholarship Search
• College Board's Scholarship Search
• Scholarships for College

For Spring 2023 Full Time Students*

To be considered for one of our transfer academic scholarships, you must:

• Submit a completed application for admission by our preferred deadline of December 1 for Spring term admission, including the essay and all official transcripts. *Students are encouraged to submit applications by the preferred deadlines. However, we will still consider applications submitted after these dates and will continue to award scholarships to eligible students.
• Be regularly admissible to the University as a full-time student
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale, based on all college level work. If you have attended more than one college, your cumulative GPA is calculated based on grades from all colleges attended.
• Have completed at least 12 credits of coursework at the college level.

PTK Scholarships

Beginning with new transfers entering in 2017 or later, if you attend a community college and are a member of Phi Theta Kappa, you will receive an additional $1,000 on top of your merit based scholarship above.  At Rider our top transfer scholarships are worth nearly 50% of tuition.  For full details, visit the Office of Financial Aid.

NJ STARS II

If you are a NJ STARS scholar graduating from a New Jersey community college with a 3.25 or higher GPA, you are eligible to participate in NJ STARS II at Rider. This award is $2,500 per year ($1,250 per semester), and is renewable for up to four semesters for a maximum value of $5,000. The award is made in addition to Rider's academic scholarships and grants. For details, contact the Office of Financial Aid at 609-896-5360.

Alumni Legacy Award

$2,000 annually ($1,000 per semester)

The Legacy Award is provided to all students who are the child, grandchild or sibling of a Rider graduate. Qualified students receive a $2,000 grant that is renewable for up to four years of study at Rider University (up to $8,000 total). The policy to maintain the Legacy Award is outlined on the application. Please note that if Legacy Award appears on your financial aid award letter, you do not need to complete the application. However, students must maintain the eligibility requirements outlined on the Legacy Award Policy/Application form.

Athletic Scholarships

As an NCAA Division I school, student athletes at Rider may be awarded scholarships based on athletic ability in one of Rider's intercollegiate sports. Awarded athletic scholarships must comply with NCAA regulations. Student athletes are required to complete the FAFSA annually. Interested students should contact the athletics department at 609-896-5054 for the appropriate coach's name and telephone extension or visit gobroncs.com.

Foreign Language Scholarships 

$2,000 annually ($1,000 per semester)

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Rider University offers $2,000 annually-renewable scholarships to incoming undergraduates who declare a foreign language major. Majors are offered in French and Spanish. Learn more.

Sibling Grants

$2,000 annually ($1,000 per semester)

Available to any new full-time undergraduate student enrolling at Rider University who has a sibling currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate at Rider. Awarded to each additional sibling as long as multiple siblings are enrolled, up to four years. Enrolling siblings must complete the Sibling Application and submit it to the Office of Financial Aid.

Military and Veterans

View scholarships and financial aid opportunities for veterans, military service members and their beneficiaries.

Other Financial Aid Opportunities

The Office of Financial Aid is available to help students and families meet the cost of their education.  If you have changes in your financial circumstances or would like to discuss opportunities for additional financial assistance, you may stop by the One Stop Services office located on the top floor of the Bart Luedeke Center or contact us at [email protected] to schedule an appointment. You may also visit us on our Rider One Stop Facebook page for additional financial aid information and scholarships as they become available. 

Other External Scholarship Search Engines

Small scholarships add up!  Be patient, persistent and never pay for external scholarships.  Check with foundations, businesses, clubs, organizations, religious affiliations and educational benefits/scholarships at companies for employees and/or employees' dependents. Remember that deadlines and application procedures vary widely but you should never stop researching external scholarship sources.

• Fastweb Scholarship Search
• College Board's Scholarship Search
• Scholarships for College