Transfer Scholarships & Financial Aid
for the 2025-26 Academic Year
We know that a Centenary degree is worth more, so we do more to help our students invest wisely in their future.
Federal Aid
Your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) qualifies you to be considered for federal aid based on need. Need-based federal aid is available in the form of Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Direct Loans, Federal Parent Plus (PLUS) Loans, and/or federal work-study programs. Our FAFSA school code is 002003 . Requirements for federal grants and loans vary. Learn more online at centenary.edu/fa or finaid.org .
Scholarships & Grants
Your completed application for admission qualifies you to be considered for Academic Scholarships. By applying for admission and filing your FAFSA, you are automatically considered for all forms of scholarship and financial aid offered at Centenary.
Contact Us
Centenary Office of Financial Aid 800.234.4448 • finaid@centenary.edu
Centenary Office of Admission Ashley Brown • 318.460.5048 abrown5@centenary.edu
Academic Scholarships
Transfer I
Starts at $22,000/year; 3.8 cumulative college GPA
Transfer II
Starts at $19,000/year; 3.5 cumulative college GPA
Transfer III
Starts at $14,000/year; 3.0 cumulative college GPA
Students who have 24 or more total credit hours will be considered for academic scholarships based solely on total, cumulative college GPA. Students with fewer than 24 credit hours will be considered for scholarships based on a combination of high school and college GPA. Students may submit test scores for consideration upon their discretion.
Institutional Scholarships & Grants
Campus Visit Scholarship: $1,000
Schedule a visit at centenary.edu/visit!
The Equalization Grant: $5,000 - The Equalization Grant is awarded to students who are not residents of Louisiana and are transferring in less than 32 credit hours. Eligibility: Minimum 3.00 Centenary GPA (recalculated based on core courses only, on a four point scale)
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: $5,000 - Phi Theta Kappa is the world’s largest and most prestigious honor society for two-year college students. In recognition of this achievement, Centenary offers a $5,000 scholarship to transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa.
CLC Award: Up to $5,000 - Centenary’s Christian Leadership Center is an ecumenical, faith-based, co-curricular program committed to creating opportunities for Christian Leadership development. Students must apply and be admitted to this program to be considered.
Legacy Award: $2,000 - Direct descendants of Centenary alumni (grandparent, parent, or sibling) qualify for this $2,000/year award. If an older sibling still attends Centenary, both students will receive the award!
Artistic Merit Award - Artistic merit awards are selected through audition or portfolio review by art, music, and theatre faculty. Students selected for these awards are eligible to renew them if they continue to participate in the artistic program.
Centenary Methodist Grant - Awarded annually to new full-time students. Based on need; requires membership in the United Methodist Church and completion of the FAFSA.
Centenary Out-of-State Grant - Awarded annually to new full-time students. Based on need; requires U.S. residence outside of Louisiana and completion of the FAFSA.
Room Discount: $6,000 - Automatically available to students residing (permanent home address) in the 710-711 zip code range in northwest Louisiana at the time of their application.
Artistic Merit Awards require separate auditions or applications, and many institutional scholarships and grants require the FAFSA. Visit centenary.edu/fa for more information on how to be considered for these awards. Our Registrar’s Office will need to assess college transcripts for transferable hours to discern for how many years these awards are renewable.
A completed application consists of the following:
• Final, official high school transcript
• Official college transcript from each college attended
• Statement of reason for transfer: 250+ words explaining reasons for transfer, future academic goals, and how you feel Centenary can further those goals
• Resume and letter(s) of recommendation are not required but strongly preferred
Visit centenary.edu/transferapply to submit our free application!
