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Directors' Scholarship

Automatically considered

Amount varies

Eligibility

School
University of California
Education level
Undergraduate
Year of study
Entering

About this scholarship

Incoming UC Irvine freshmen are automatically considered for the Directors' Scholarship based on their UC application. Eligible recipients are domestic out-of-state or international students who are U.S. citizens, eligible non-citizens, or F1 visa holders.

Distinguished scholars receive a monetary honorarium with varying amounts per financial aid regulations, plus an on-campus housing guarantee for two years. The scholarship renews for one additional year with a minimum 2.70 cumulative GPA and 12 units per quarter.

Apply for fall admission by November 30. No separate scholarship application is required.

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What else to submit

  • Apply for UCI fall admission via the UC Application for Admission and Scholarships by November 30
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen, or non-citizen with an F1 visa
  • Must be a domestic out-of-state resident or international student (California residents are NOT eligible)
  • Awarded automatically based on comprehensive review of the admissions application (test scores and grades); no additional materials required or considered
  • Renewal: maintain minimum 12 units enrolled/completed each quarter and a minimum cumulative 2.70 GPA
  • Submit the UC application for fall admission by November 30; no separate scholarship application is required.
  • Scholarship is selected through comprehensive review of the admission application.
  • For the one-year renewal, maintain a 2.70 cumulative GPA and complete at least 12 units each quarter.