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Transfer Student Scholarships


Bridgewater College recognizes the academic achievements of high school seniors and transfer students through its ACE program. Each year, the College commits significant institutional resources for grants and scholarships to assist students. In 2007-08, the College provided over $15 million in institutional aid to over 95% of its students. Need-based aid was also available to many students who completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).


Transfer Grant

$3,000 Transfer Grant for those student who transfer into Bridgewater College with a minimum of 12 transferable credits.

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$5,000 Transfer Grant for those students who transfer into Bridgewater College who have earned an associate degree with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA from the degree-granting institution.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Transfer students with a membership in PTK from community college system are eligible for a $2,000 Scholarship.

Transfer ACE Program

Transfer student eligibility for the ACE program is based on credits earned, cumulative grade point average for all college work, and other factors from the applicant's record. A minimum of 12 transferable credits are required for ACE scholarship consideration. Transfer students who maintain an acceptable cumulative grade point average will retain their ACE awards.

ACE Scholarships
 Cumulative college
GPA Criteria


$10,000
 Minimum 3.8

$8,0003.5 - 3.79

$6,0003.0 - 3.49


Transfer students must apply to Bridgewater College, provide a copy of all college transcripts and be accepted in order to qualify for scholarships and grants. The FAFSA is the approved application for need-based institutional, federal and state financial aid programs. All students are encouraged to file the FAFSA in order to be considered for the full range of financial aid programs.

Church of the Brethren Scholarship

In honor of Bridgewater College's historic relationship with the Church of the Brethren, $2,500 is available to students who 1) are members of the Church of the Brethren and, 2) are academically qualified to receive this scholarship.

This information regarding grants and scholarships replaces the Academic Scholarships and Institutional Grants content provided in the 2007-08 catalog (pages 58-60) and applies to transfer students accepted for the 2008-2009 academic year.