Scholarships

UC Santa Cruz Scholarships range from $3,000 to $53,000 annually. Scholarship funding is provided through the generosity of private donors, alumni, and university resources. Entering undergraduate students are automatically considered for scholarships based on information provided in the UC Application for Undergraduate Admission, including responses to scholarship-related questions and application essays. Continuing students are also automatically considered for scholarship opportunities based on a variety of factors, which may include academic achievement, cumulative GPA, financial need, leadership, talent, or other criteria established by the donor or university. Selected students may be notified of scholarship awards throughout the academic year.
Regents Scholarships are the most prestigious merit scholarships awarded to undergraduates. Freshman Regent Scholars receive a total of $20,000 paid over four years. New junior transfers and continuing students selected in the junior year receive the Regents Scholarship for a total of $10,000 paid over two years. The scholarship amount varies for continuing students based on the year in college and year appointed.
Sabatte Scholarship is a prestigious UCSC merit scholarship awarded to eligible California resident first-year students, including students qualifying under the AB540 exemption, who demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Established through a bequest from UCSC alumnus Richard “Rick” Sabatte, the scholarship is designed to provide a full financial aid package through gift aid after other grants and scholarships are applied. Annual award amounts vary based on financial need and available funding and are renewable for up to four years, or 12 quarters.
Other Scholarships: Additional campus scholarships are available through university and donor-supported programs. Eligibility criteria may include academic achievement, financial need, area of study, class level, college affiliation, leadership, community involvement, career interests, or other factors established by the donor or program guidelines. Scholarship award amounts vary and may range up to $5,000 annually.