About Scholarships at UC Davis

UC Davis recognizes outstanding students with scholarships awarded on the basis of academic excellence and exceptional promise. The Scholarship Office administers approximately 220 different undergraduate scholarships. Many more scholarships are handled through outside agencies.

Scholarship recipients are chosen by committees made up of both students and faculty. In addition to academic records (a minimum grade point average of 3.25 is required), selection may be based on letters of recommendation, test scores, and a personal essay in which the student's university goals and objectives are stated. Some awards are limited to students in specific majors or colleges, residents of certain geographical areas, students of a particular class standing, or students with demonstrated financial need. Most scholarships are not renewable; students must reapply each year for scholarship aid.

Students applying to the university for the fall quarter are considered for scholarships using the same forms completed for admission purposes. Winter and spring quarter admission applicants should contact the Undergraduate Scholarship Office for instructions no later than November 1. Continuing students should obtain scholarship applications online in October. These applications are due in early December. Announcement of winners is usually made beginning in April.

Regents Scholarships, among the highest honors that undergraduates at the university can receive, are granted to exceptionally promising freshmen or juniors enrolling in the fall quarter. Awards may be honorary or be accompanied by a stipend for those with demonstrated financial need; the stipend generally covers the difference between family resources and other gift aid and the yearly educational costs based on in-state fees. These scholarships are renewable as long as the student maintains a 3.25 grade point average and stays in good academic standing.

• The minimum honorarium in 2007-2008 is $7500; the need-based stipend can be increased to as much as the in-state budget for an on-campus resident.
• 2-year and 4-year renewable scholarships
• Admissions.ucdavis.edu/regents

Alumni Scholarships, provided by the alumni association in cooperation with the university, are based primarily upon leadership and scholastic achievement. Your financial need and extracurricular activities may also be considered.

• $1,000 minimum
• New undergraduates only
• Selection by local alumni association chapters
• www.ucdavis-alumni.com/pages/alumnischolarship.htm

Military Scholarships are awarded to outstanding high school seniors without regard to financial need, as well as to UC Davis students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and scholastic achievement during their freshman and/or sophomore years. Eligible high school seniors apply for the full 4-year scholarship and must file applications by November.

UC Davis scholarship students participate in the Military Science (ROTC) Program. Information and applications are available from the Department of Military Science, 125 Hickey Gymnasium, 530-752-5211.

• Full fees, books and supplies
• $1,000 per year for miscellaneous expenses
• 2, 3, or 4-year scholarships
• http://armyrotc.com/edu/univcadavis/index.htm

Other Scholarships are made possible by individual donors, private corporations, and various agencies. Many organizations and groups conduct their own scholarship programs. In most cases, students apply directly to these sponsoring groups. Free scholarship search services are available through our Web site.

• Generally $300 to $4,500

Special Prizes at UC Davis recognize outstanding performance, achievement and promise in special programs or majors. The most prestigious prize is the University Medal, presented to the most outstanding graduating senior.

• Plaques or certificates and cash awards
• College and school medals to outstanding graduates