Scholarship Opportunity

UC San Diego Regents Scholarship

Offered by University of California, San Diego

Academic merit scholarship for selected incoming UC San Diego first-year and transfer students, with advising, research and enrollment benefits.

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RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, Transfer Student

Eligibility

  • Be an entering first-year or transfer student demonstrating academic excellence; California residents and nonresidents can qualify.
  • Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or California Dream Act student.

Requirements

  • Complete the UC application and required personal insight responses; no separate scholarship paperwork is listed.
  • Follow the enrollment and ongoing eligibility conditions in the award offer.

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit the UC Application for Admission and Scholarships by November 30, 2026 for fall 2027.
  2. 2Monitor the campus College Financing Plan for award notification.

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