Video: Transfer Scholarships at Illinois Tech
Transfer Scholarships
Transfer students are considered for scholarships that range from $14,000-$25,000 per year. No additional application is required for consideration. Students who submit an updated FAFSA to Illinois Tech will be considered for additional grants. Transfer students may also apply for the institutional scholarships below. If a student earns multiple Illinois Institute of Technology institutional scholarships throughout the admission process, the university will award the highest institutional award for which the student is qualified but will not combine multiple awards unless otherwise noted.$30,000 per year tuition + $5,000 per year housing
The Transfer Leadership Scholarship (formerly Presidential Scholarship) is an educational initiative that provides support to students at two-year institutions who go on to study within all fields of study at Illinois Tech. This scholarship is $30,000 per year in tuition and $5,000 per year for on-campus housing.
Up to $5,000/year
Active members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) are eligible for the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship (up to $5,000 per year) upon proof of PTK membership when applications are reviewed. The scholarship is awarded at the time of acceptance, and a notification appears on the applicant’s institutional scholarship letter.
Chicago STAR Scholarship
Students participating in the Chicago STAR program through the City Colleges of Chicago with a 3.0 GPA or higher will receive a $25,000 per year tuition scholarship. STAR students should also join Illinois Tech’s Fast Forward program before transferring to the university.
Learn about the Chicago STAR Scholarship
Chicago Police and Fire Departments Scholarship
In honor of those who serve the city of Chicago, Illinois Tech offers $20,000 annual scholarships to the children and grandchildren of members of the Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department. The Chicago Police and Fire Departments Scholarship is also open to the children and grandchildren of members of the Chicago Paramedic Department.
Learn how to apply for the Chicago Police and Fire Departments Scholarship
Application Deadline: Rolling
$25,000 College of DuPage Transfer Scholarship
Illinois Tech will guarantee the offer of a special transfer scholarship of $25,000 (prorated for part-time students) to students who are successfully admitted to Illinois Tech through the Guaranteed Admission program. This scholarship will continue to automatically remain in effect each year until the student completes his or her undergraduate degree. The scholarship will be applied on a prorated basis for any summer term or in any semester the student enrolls at part-time status. Students must maintain minimum academic standards to continue receiving this award.
$25,000 CCC-Wright College Transfer Scholarship
Illinois Tech will guarantee the offer of a special transfer scholarship of $25,000 per year (prorated for part-time students) to students who are successfully admitted to Illinois Tech through the guaranteed admission program for engineering or computer science. This scholarship will automatically remain in effect each year until the student completes their undergraduate degree. The scholarship will be applied on a prorated basis for any summer term or in any semester the student enrolls at part-time status. Students must maintain the minimum academic standards to continue receiving this award.