Important Updates

On behalf of the UC Davis community, we hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe amid the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. Emotional support or resource assistance is available at UC Davis Mental Health, and for short-term financial hardships, reach out to the Financial Crisis Response Team. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time, and UC Davis remains committed to supporting you in every way possible.

  • OFFICE CLOSURE: Financial Aid and Scholarships will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 20, 2025. 

Undergraduate Scholarship Funds

The Undergraduate and Prestigious Scholarships Office administers more than 400 scholarship funds for undergraduate students. These scholarships are provided through the generosity of alumni and friends of UC Davis; corporations, businesses, professional associations; and the university itself. For your convenience, we've provided descriptions of some of our funds. For information about applying for scholarships, visit Undergraduate Scholarships.

Regent Scholarship

The Regents Scholarship is one of the most prestigious awards bestowed upon an undergraduate at UC Davis. This honor is offered to specially selected freshmen for a four-year scholarship and juniors for a two-year scholarship at $7,500 per academic year. The award may be accompanied by a stipend for those with demonstrated financial need. To remain eligible, the student must maintain a 3.25 grade point average and remain in good academic standing.

Provost Award

The Provost Award is a highly prestigious award granted to high-achieving, admitted freshmen from various regions outside of California. Recipients receive $13,250 per year for a total of four years to assist with out-of-state tuition costs. To remain eligible, the student must meet academic standards, and enrollment and residency requirements.

Fund Types

This section highlights some of our endowed scholarships. This is not an exhaustive list, as we are constantly getting new endowments and gifts. For your convenience, these funds are organized by categories.