Sailing on Scholar-Ships - 30 Days to Transfer

Episode 19

Sailing on Scholar-Ships

Published on: 19th October, 2025

Join TransferMan in this episode as he explains how to build your scholarship portfolio, the difference between merit based and need-based scholarships, how to add your financial need to your scholarship essay and tips on searching. Grab the complete TO DO list in the PDF at Transferman.org.

To-Do List for Today

  1. Gather your resume, letters of recommendation, FAFSA SAR, and a copy of your personal statement.
  2. Create a scholarship-specific version of your essay that includes financial need.
  3. Sign up for one scholarship search engine and fully complete your profile.
  4. Visit your college career center or transfer center to ask about local scholarships.
  5. Start saving—a little at a time adds up fast.

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30 Days to Transfer
Every outward journey begins with an inward one.
Educational podcast for community college transfer students. Over the course of 30 days we explore 30 topics of transfer. Beginning with mindset we then dive into the practical topics of applying and finish with the big picture of giving back. All episodes include journal topics and handouts you may receive by signing up for the newsletter. Enjoy the journey!
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**The views expressed in this program are that of TransferMan LLC and do not represent the views of a particular college or the CA Community College System. Students should refer to their college's Transfer Center for questions.
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Transfer Man is the Transfer Counselor for College of the Desert in Palm Desert, CA. and has served as the Region 9 Transfer Coordinator at the state level. Scott has been an educator since 1996 and has served as both a K-12 and community college professor. He is currently on sabbatical touring all 23 Cal State Universities and all 10 UC Campuses while creating a travel blog " Time to Transfer" and live podcast events. Follow Transfer Man on all socials. And get ready for some cringy dad jokes!