2+2 Transfer Scholarship
The 2+2 Transfer Scholarship helps Maryland community college graduates transfer to in-state four-year colleges by providing need-based financial aid to support timely bachelor’s degree completion.
Funder: Maryland Higher Education Commission
Due Dates: December 31, 2025: FAFSA and 2+2 Transfer Scholarship application (2025-2026) | January 31, 2026: Required documents due (2025-2026) | October 15, 2026: FAFSA and 2+2 Transfer Scholarship application (2026-2027) | November 15, 2026: Required documents due (2026-2027)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $1,000–$2,000 per year; renewable for up to 3 years (total up to $6,000).
Summary: Scholarship for Maryland community college students transferring to eligible four-year institutions in Maryland to support timely bachelor’s degree completion.
Description
The 2+2 Transfer Scholarship is a Maryland state program designed to support students who begin their higher education at a Maryland community college and transfer to an eligible four-year institution within the state. The scholarship aims to reduce financial barriers and encourage timely completion of a bachelor’s degree by providing need-based financial assistance to qualifying transfer students. The program is administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) through its Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA).
