This free program helps you navigate the transfer process so you can successfully transfer and obtain a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
Thanks to support from the Genentech Foundation, ScholarMatch is now offering a free pilot program to help scholars navigate the transfer process to successfully obtain a bachelor's degree from a four-year institution in any STEM field.
Scholars in our STEM Transfer Program will receive the following support in the year before transferring:
One-on-one virtual advising
Online tools and resources
Connect with other STEM students
Thank you for your interest in applying to the ScholarMatch STEM Transfer Program!
Application Requirements
To be eligible for the ScholarMatch STEM Transfer Program, students must:
* = First-generation college students is defined as students who grew up in households without a parent or guardian who had completed a four-year college degree.
Application opens
May 1, 2025
Application deadline
June, 30 2025
Program offer sent out
July 15, 2025
Program Starts
August 1, 2025
Apply to transfer
Fall 2025 - Winter 2026
Prepare to transfer
Spring 2026
Transfer
Summer 2026
TBD
TBD
Did you find us through the Big Future program by College Board? Check out our Big Future/Destination College application here.
Everything you need to know about ScholarMatch STEM Transfer Program.
Still have a questions in mind? Contact us directly at outreach@scholarmatch.org!
During the 2025-2025 program year, we will be able to serve up to 150 students.
Students can anticipate spending 2-4 hours per month on the program, not including time spent working on application materials.
Students who will be working on their transfer applications in fall 2025 and are looking for additional support, particularly with their applications, essays, and financial aid.
Yes, in addition to supporting transfer to the CSUs or UCs, we provide support with transfer to private institutions in California and out of state.