Vassar College Exploring Transfer Summer Program

Vassar College Exploring Transfer Summer Program

award money Award: See details below

Category: Other Scholarships


Eligibility Criteria:

  • Students in the program are typically among the first generation in their family to attend college and are highly motivated academically, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Applicants must be actively enrolled at an accredited community college.
  • Applicants should have completed or be on track to complete at least 24 credit hours of coursework by the end of the date specified on the website.
  • Students must have completed English 101, or its equivalent.
  • Priority applicants will be those students who have completed less than four semesters of community college work by the date specified on the website.
  • Students must be available to attend orientation on date specified

Selection Criteria:

  • This is a highly selective program.

Application Materials/Process:

  • Students must complete the application by the due date specified
  • Official transcript required
  • Submit 2 essays
  • Provide 2 letters of recommendation

Additional Benefits:

  • Students are in residence for the length of the program. 
  • Each accepted student receives a scholarship to the Exploring Transfer program that completely covers their tuition, room, three meals per day, books, notebooks and class materials.



Disclaimer: This information is subject to change without notice. Please visit the scholarship website for up-to-date information.

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