Scholarships by Type

Regents Scholarships

Students with outstanding academic records and personal achievement are considered for Regents Scholarships, the University's most prestigious scholarship award. Regents Scholarships may be either honorary or need-based. Depending upon the campus, annual Regents Scholarship awards range from $1,000 honoraria to stipends that cover full financial need for students who qualify for financial aid. Additional privileges such as preferential housing or library access are available to Regents Scholars at many campuses.

Regents Scholarships are awarded to entering freshmen for up to four years. If you are considered for a Regents Scholarship, one or more campuses may invite you for an interview.

For details about Regents Scholarships at each campus, see scholarships by campus.

Alumni Scholarships

Alumni associations at some campuses award scholarships to entering students who have demonstrated leadership, academic achievement and participation in extracurricular activities. At most campuses, Alumni Scholarships are honorary scholarships, so financial need is not a consideration. Awards range from $300 to $15,000 and at some campuses are renewable annually for qualified candidates. At some campuses, Alumni Scholars receive privileges similar to those awarded to Regents Scholars. You do not need to be a relative of an alumnus (a graduate of the University of California) to qualify for an Alumni Scholarship.

For details about Alumni Scholarships at each campus, see scholarships by campus.

Restricted Scholarships

Restricted scholarships are available only to students with specific backgrounds, academic interests, career objectives, etc. Some restricted scholarship eligibility criteria are listed on this site; others are awarded based on information on your application.

Other Scholarships

The campuses have a variety of other, unrestricted scholarships for qualified undergraduate students. These are listed in scholarships by campus. Some campuses nominate students for scholarships awarded by organizations not connected with the University, provided the student has authorized the University to do so when filling out the application form.