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UCLA Achievement Scholarship

Automatically considered

Up to $10,000

About this scholarship

Entering UCLA freshmen designated as top-ranked academic admits who demonstrate financial need through a FAFSA or California DREAM Act Application are automatically considered. No separate scholarship application is required beyond the financial aid application submitted by March 2.

Awards range from $500 to $10,000 per year based on financial need and renew for four years while the student maintains satisfactory academic progress and continues to demonstrate need. Recipients must complete the FAFSA or CA DREAM Act Application annually by March 2.

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What else to submit

  • FAFSA or California DREAM Act Application by March 2
  • Submit the FAFSA (U.S. citizens/permanent residents) or California Dream Act Application (undocumented/AB540 students) by the March 2 deadline
  • Demonstrate financial need as determined by the financial aid application
  • Be designated by UCLA Undergraduate Admission as a top-ranked academic admit (entering freshman)
  • No separate scholarship application; selection is automatic via admissions and financial aid review
  • No separate scholarship application is required; UCLA automatically considers eligible students.
  • Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress and continue to demonstrate need; FAFSA or California DREAM Act Application is required annually by March 2.