Continue your education at Wayne State with scholarship opportunities for incoming transfer students. Explore transfer-specific awards, along with scholarships based on financial need, academic achievement, talents, and interests.
How to apply for scholarships
Incoming transfer students can apply for general WSC scholarships and the transfer-specific awards listed below.
General WSC scholarships
- Apply for admission to Wayne State.
- Log in to our scholarship award system using the WSC credentials you receive after applying.
- Complete the scholarship application and submit any additional materials requested.
Application deadline: Jan. 4, 2027
Community college transfer scholarships
Wayne State offers full-tuition scholarships for eligible community college transfer students. Review the opportunities below and see each application for complete eligibility requirements and required materials. Complete the separate application linked under each scholarship below and submit it to the WSC Financial Aid Office. These awards have a May 1 priority deadline.
Central Community College Transfer Scholarship
- Award: Full tuition for one year; nonrenewable.
- Eligibility: Students transferring to Wayne State from Central Community College.
- How to apply: Complete the Central Community College Transfer Scholarship application and submit it to the WSC Financial Aid Office.
- Priority deadline: May 1.
McCook/Mid-Plains Community College Transfer Scholarship
- Award: Full tuition for one year; nonrenewable.
- Eligibility: Students transferring to Wayne State from McCook or Mid-Plains Community College.
- How to apply: Complete the Mid-Plains Community College Transfer Scholarship application and submit it to the WSC Financial Aid Office.
- Priority deadline: May 1.
Nebraska Native American Community College Transfer Scholarship
- Award: Full tuition for two years. A limited number of scholarships are available.
- Eligibility: Eligible students transferring to Wayne State from Nebraska Native American community colleges. See the application for complete requirements.
- How to apply: Complete the Native American Community College Transfer Scholarship application and submit it with the required materials to the WSC Financial Aid Office.
- Priority deadline: May 1.
Northeast Community College Transfer Scholarship
- Award: Full tuition for up to two years.
- Eligibility: Students who complete an associate degree at Northeast Community College, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and transfer to Wayne State in the fall immediately following spring graduation.
- Renewal: Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.
- How to apply: Complete the Northeast Community College Transfer Scholarship application and submit it to the WSC Financial Aid Office.
- Priority deadline: May 1.
Phi Theta Kappa Community College Transfer Scholarship
- Award: Full tuition for up to two years.
- Eligibility: Students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. See the application for complete requirements.
- Renewal: Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.
- How to apply: Complete the Phi Theta Kappa Community College Transfer Scholarship application and submit it to the WSC Financial Aid Office.
- Priority deadline: May 1.
Additional scholarship opportunities
Incoming transfer students may also qualify for current and returning student scholarships and awards based on talents, abilities, or interests.
- Art scholarships: Explore scholarships through the Department of Art and Design.
- Music scholarships: Explore scholarships through the Department of Music.
- Athletic scholarships: Students planning to compete at the NCAA Division II level should contact the Athletics Department for details.
- Foundation scholarships: Additional opportunities are available through the Wayne State Foundation.
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Questions? Contact Financial Aid
Need help with scholarship applications or required materials? Contact the WSC Financial Aid Office.
- Phone: 402-375-7229
- Email: [email protected]
- Location: Hahn Administration, Room 104