Scholarships for Entering Second Degree Students for Fall 2025/Spring 2026

The following scholarships are available for second degree students entering UE in the 2025-26 academic year, admitted to a traditional undergraduate program pursuing a second bachelor's degree, and enrolled full time (full-time undergraduate tuition, 12-18 hours per semester). For students entering graduate programs, please view our graduate student scholarship information.

Academic Merit Scholarships

Academic scholarships are determined based on the student's cumulative grade point average earned at previous institution(s).
Transfer Scholarships Table
University of Evansville Scholarships
Second Degree Students*
Entering Fall 2025/Spring 2026
College GPA Scholarship Amount
3.75+ $27,000
3.5 to 3.74 $25,000
3.0 to 3.49 $22,000
less than 3.0 $18,000

* Excludes International Transfers

Special Scholarships

Students who earn the following scholarship will receive either that scholarship or the Academic Merit Scholarship, whichever is higher.

National Need for Nursing Scholarship

  • Awarded to students who earn direct entry into the nursing program.
  • Value: $25,000

Additional Awards

The following may be awarded in addition to your merit-based scholarship and will be coordinated with other financial aid.

Veterans Affairs Education Benefits

  • Yellow Ribbon - UE has voluntarily entered into an agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund applicable tuition and fees that exceed the national maximum set annually by the Department of Veterans Affairs for eligible veterans or their eligible dependents using the Post 9/11 GI Bill ®. The award is a combination of aid from UE and VA sources.
  • Other - The University of Evansville certifies enrollment under other education programs. These VA benefits are coordinated with other financial aid.

The University of Evansville reserves the right to update the amounts and criteria as deemed necessary. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

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