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UC San Diego Regents Scholarship

Automatically considered

$5,000/year

Eligibility

School
University of California, San Diego
Education level
Undergraduate
Year of study
First year
Status
United States

About this scholarship

Entering first-year and transfer students at UC San Diego with outstanding academic achievement are automatically considered for the Regents Scholarship through the UC Application for Admission and Scholarships. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and California Dream Act students are eligible.

Regents Scholars without demonstrated financial need receive a $5,000 annual honorarium for four years (freshmen) or two years (transfers). California residents with demonstrated financial need may receive additional scholarship or grant funds to meet full need for the same duration.

No separate application is required. Selection is based on academic excellence reflected in the UC admissions application.

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What else to submit

  • UC Application for Admission and Scholarships
  • Submit the UC Application for Admission and Scholarships by the November 30 deadline
  • Be an entering freshman or transfer student (California residents and non-residents)
  • Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or California Dream Act student
  • Demonstrate academic excellence (strength and breadth of high school academic program, grades, and other academic criteria)
  • No additional paperwork is required beyond the standard UC application
  • No separate Regents Scholarship application or additional scholarship paperwork is required.
  • Selection is based on academic excellence in the UC admissions application.
  • The $5,000 annual honorarium is provided for up to four years for freshmen or two years for transfers; California residents with demonstrated financial need may receive additional funding to meet full need.