What scholarships are available for transfer students? Scholarships for Transfer Students: In order to be considered for scholarships at Dana College, a student must apply and be accepted for admission. Interested students must complete the application for admission and have official transcripts sent from all colleges and universities attended. High school transcripts will be required of students who have less than 24 transferable semester credit hours but may be requested for any student before admission is granted. Click here to apply now.
Academic and Departmental Scholarships: Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: If you are a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5, 45 semester hours of transferable credit and plan to enroll at Dana full-time, you will be eligible to be considered for an annual scholarship up to $13,500. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Application Transfer Academic Achievement Awards: Transfer students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher and a minimum of 20 transferable college semester credits will be eligible to be considered for academic scholarships upon faculty recommendation. A meeting with the faculty member in your area of interest is necessary for you to qualify for these scholarships. Contact Admissions to schedule your visit to include the appointment with a faculty member. Athletic Scholarships: Athletic scholarships are available in 14 varsity sports at Dana (baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, football, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s track and field, volleyball, women’s golf and wrestling), as well as cheerleading and dance. Students may begin the process by completing an athletic questionnaire for their sport of interest. Awards are given based on coaches’ recommendations. Performing Arts Scholarships: Regardless of major, you may audition for scholarships in vocal music, instrumental music Students must audition to receive scholarships in vocal and instrumental music, keyboard or theater. Awards are based on faculty recommendation. Contact Admissions to schedule your visit which will include the audition. Heritage Award: If one or both of your parents attended Dana full-time, you’ll receive a Heritage Award of $1000 annually. Lutheran Student Grant: If you are a current member of a Lutheran congregation and enroll at Dana full-time, you will receive an annual grant of $1000. You and your pastor must return and complete the Lutheran Student Grant application form. Lutheran Student Grant application Information on loans and work study opportunities Back to top Back to transfer information page.