Scholarships

DSU General Scholarships

DSU General Scholarships include academic, athletic, music, and other scholarships for students who meet criteria established by our generous donors. The deadline to submit your application is December 15, 2023.

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DSU Transfer Champion Scholarship

New Transfers - $1,500 Per Year Complete the Transfer Champion Scholarship application prior to the semester you plan to enroll at dsu.edu/scholarships.

• 24-36 ACT and a 3.0 cumulative college GPA
• Enroll and Complete 12 credit hours per semester since enrollment into post-secondary education.
• Have completed less than 4 years of post-secondary education.
• Less than 4 years out of high school.

OR

• 3.5 cumulative college GPA
• Enroll and complete 12 credit hours per semester since enrollment into post-secondary education, with a minimum of 24 earned credits.
• Have completed less than 4 years of post-secondary education.
• Less than 4 years out of high school.

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DSU Transfer Rising Scholarship

$5,000 per year, up to 8 semesters of enrollment including prior colleges and universities

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program within the Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

• 3.25 cumulative college GPA

• ACT of 30 or higher or comparable SAT score.

• Enrolled full-time since the time of high school graduation with no break in enrollment.

• Must be no more than 4 years out of high school (must have a high school diploma).

• Once you’ve started classes at DSU, you will no longer be eligible to apply for this scholarship. Once the scholarship is awarded to you, however, it is renewable as long as you attempt and complete 30 DSU credits per academic year and maintain a 3.25 GPA. This scholarship is only available for eight semesters of enrollment, which includes the semesters completed at your other post-secondary institution(s) or college(s).

Apply for the  Transfer Rising Scholarship

Please note that, once you’ve started classes at DSU, you will no longer be eligible for this scholarship. Once the scholarship is awarded to you, however, it is renewable if you complete 30 DSU credits per academic year, maintain continuous full-time enrollment, and maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA, GPA is evaluated after each semester. This scholarship is only available for eight semesters of enrollment, which includes the semesters completed at your other post-secondary institution(s) or college(s).

But, wait – there's more

We've curated a list of additional opportunities offered by organizations outside of DSU. Think of it as a kickoff for your wider scholarship search.