Current and Continuing Undergraduates
The 2026-27 Scholarship Application is Open
All continuing undergraduates, including international, national, AB540, and undocumented students, are welcome to apply each academic year. A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) is not required to be considered for scholarships. To be eligible, you need to:
- Have a cumulative UC Davis 3.25 GPA by the end of the fall quarter.
- Submit one letter of recommendation from a professor, counselor, teacher, or community member who can speak highly of you.
- Plan to enroll for at least two quarters in the next academic year.
Students have until January 7, 2026, to submit their completed application online.
Need help with the application? Take a look at our videos on the Scholarship Application Tips page. There are also two more chances to attend our Sit Down With Scholarships info sessions.
Listserv
Looking for more scholarship opportunities? Join our scholarship-opportunities listserv to receive regular updates about the campus-based scholarship programs, outside scholarship opportunities, prestigious undergraduate and graduate scholarships. To sign up, send an email to sympa@ucdavis.edu and indicate “subscribe scholarship-opportunities Firstname Lastname” in the subject line (be sure to type your actual name for Firstname and Lastname); leave the body of the email blank. As with any listserv, you can unsubscribe at any time.
Need help with your Undergraduate Scholarship Application?
Join us for Sit Down with Scholarships, a biweekly webinar series hosted by our expert staff. These interactive sessions are designed to answer your questions about the application process. Not sure what to ask? No problem! We’ll also share our favorite tips and best practices to help you submit a strong application. Choose the sessions that fit your schedule and register today!
- FRI, November 7, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Register for 11/7
- TUE, November 18, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Register for 11/18
- MON, December 1, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Register for 12/1
- THU, December 18, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Register for 12/18
- MON, January 5, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Register for 1/5