2026 Application Guide for Transylvania University Premier Scholarships

Scholarship Awarding University: 
Transylvania University

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the  

Scholarship Summary: 
Transylvania University offers the Premier scholarships to outstanding incoming students (domestic) with exceptional academic credentials. Students eligible for these Premier Scholarship awards will be selected based on application materials, academics, essays and an interview.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
There are no set criteria for consideration but past recipients were in the top 5% of the applicant pool. 

Students eligible for these Premier Scholarships will be selected based on student-provided application, essay, high school transcripts, resume or listing of extracurricular activities, letter(s) of recommendation and test scores (if provided).

Value of Scholarship: 
The Transylvania Premier Scholarships are valued as follows;
i. JGK III Scholarship covers the full tuition cost, fees, housing and feeding annually.
ii. William T. Young scholarship covers the full tuition cost and fees annually.
iii. Kenan Scholarship starts at $35,000 annually

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. Complete and submit an form by the stated deadline.
ii. Premier Scholarship Program participants will be notified of their selection for the program by mail. An email with the available program dates and RSVP instructions will follow. 
iii. Finalists will be required to complete an on-campus/virtual interview in December or January.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Transylvania Scholarship Page.