Scholarships

Undergraduate scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis for academic achievement and, in some cases, financial need. The Undergraduate Scholarship Office notifies students who are awarded UC Davis scholarships.

How to Apply Entering freshmen: Apply for scholarships when you complete the University of California Application for Admission and Scholarships between November 1 -30. A letter of recommendation is required.

Continuing Students Undergraduates with a GPA of 3.25 or higher should reapply for UC Davis Scholarships each year beginning October 1. The application is available online in early October, with an application deadline early in December. Check the Financial Aid Office Web site at financialaid.ucdavis.edu in October for specific details. A letter of recommendation is required.

Scholarships and Financial Aid Whether awarded by UC Davis or an off-campus organization, scholarships are credited against any remaining need or the student's self-help loan contribution, thus reducing the amount of the student's loan or self-help contribution. Because the amount of financial aid a student receives cannot exceed the need determined by the federal formula, students must report to the Financial Aid Office all additional outside scholarship awards. Students will be billed for any aid received in excess of their financial need.

Community Scholarships and Other Sources Scholarship information and search services are available through our Web site at financialaid.ucdavis.edu/scholarships. Be wary of search services that charge a fee.

Scholarships or Other Aid Not Reported on the FAFSA Students must promptly report to the Financial Aid Office any scholarships, changes in their financial status, or other additional resources they've received since completing the FAFSA. This includes any scholarships, Research or Teaching Assistantships, or postgraduate Research positions. An overaward may result if the amount of financial aid the student receives exceeds his or her eligibility for financial aid. If that occurs, the student may be billed for any aid received.

Outside Agency Scholarships UC Davis receives notice of many scholarships available to students from community, corporate, and civic organizations. These announcements are posted to our web site under Outside Agency Scholarships. We encourage students to apply for as many scholarships as possible. Scholarship funds reduce a student's need to borrow more loans.