Ford Transfer Scholars Program Grant

Ford Transfer Scholars Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Ford Family Foundation
Amount: Up to US $40,000
Last Updated: December 03, 2025

Summary

The Ford Transfer Scholars Program provides scholarships of up to $40,000 per year for community college students from Oregon and Siskiyou County, California. Aimed at those with financial need, this program supports students ready to transfer to four-year colleges. Selection is based on resilience and academic potential, with no minimum GPA requirement. Scholarships are renewable and cover tuition, living expenses, and other necessary costs to help students achieve their bachelor's degrees.

Overview

Ford Transfer Scholars Program Our Ford Transfer Scholars Program is an undergraduate scholarship available to community college students who work hard, have significant financial need and are ready to transfer to a four-year college. Up to 25 renewable scholarships are awarded each year to students from Oregon and Siskiyou County, California. Scholarships for our programs include a renewable financial award of up to $40,000 per year. The actual award amount is calculated based on several factors, including the student's financial need, the Cost of Attendance at their college of choice and additional scholarships received. Ford Transfer Scholars are pursuing their goals Our selection process recognizes the hard work of community college students, especially rural students. There is no minimum GPA requirement to apply, however, attention is given to performance and progression in college to date. We look for resilient students who believe success is the result of hard work and exemplify exceptional qualities such as: Academic PotentialCommunity Engagement and Service to othersWork EthicMotivation & Mindset Ford Transfer Scholars experience For community college students seeking a bachelor’s degree in their home state of Oregon or California, the Ford Transfer Scholars Program covers costs such as tuition, living expenses, books and required fees. Specifically, the Ford Transfer Scholars Program includes: Financial supportPersonal and professional supportLifetime connection with the Ford Family alumni communityAcademic guidanceLeadership development

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Resident of Oregon or Siskiyou County, CaliforniaUnder the age of 25 by March 1 of the application yearCurrent community college student or recent graduate of an accredited community college in their home state of Oregon or CaliforniaPrepared to transfer to a four-year college with the goal of earning a four-year college degree. Has not previously earned a bachelor’s degreeSome communty colleges now offer applied bachelor’s degrees. Students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree at an eligible community college may still qualify.Prepared to enroll fall of application year, attending full-time, on campus at a federally financial aid-eligible public or private (nonprofit) college, based in their home state of Oregon or CaliforniaResidents of Siskiyou County may attend Oregon Institute of Technology or Southern Oregon University if they qualify for in-state tuition.Face significant barriers – financial and otherwise – to attending collegeA completed financial aid application and have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of no more than 10,000

Ineligibility

Online college education programs do not qualify.