Scholarships
Scholarships Administered by UC San Diego
Entering First-Year Scholarships
Learn about scholarships that are administered by UC San Diego for high school seniors and entering first-year students.
Entering Transfer Students Scholarships
Learn about scholarships that are administered by UC San Diego for new transfer students.
Continuing Undergraduates Scholarships
Learn about scholarships that are administered by UC San Diego for continuing undergraduates.
Enrolled Transfer Students Scholarships
Learn about scholarships that are administered by UC San Diego for currently enrolled transfer students.
Undergraduate Research Scholarships (URS) - Summer Scholarships
Find information about UC San Diego's Undergraduate Research Scholarships (URS) program. Several different scholarships are available across multiple research areas.
Study Abroad Scholarships
Learn about scholarships for study abroad and exchange programs.
Hope Scholars Program for former foster youth (formerly Guardian Scholars) Scholarships
The Hope Scholars Program supports former foster youth by awarding scholarships up to $5,000 per academic year to eligible UC San Diego undergraduate students.
Middle Class Scholarship Scholarships
Learn about the Middle Class Scholarship offered by UC San Diego.
National Competitive Scholarships Scholarships
Review the list of national competitive scholarships and see which scholarships you may qualify for.
Outside Agency Scholarships Scholarships
Check to see if you qualify for scholarships offered by private agencies.
ROTC Funds Outside Resources
Learn how to pay your bill using ROTC funds.
The San Diego Foundation Scholarships
Opportunities are available for San Diego County residents pursuing a higher education locally and nationally.
Private and Foundation Scholarships Scholarships
Noncitizen students may be eligible to apply for many private scholarships, depending on the eligibility requirements set forth in the application, and any donor restrictions or donor intent.
Receiving Scholarship Funds from Non-UC San Diego Organizations
Learn how to receive scholarship funds from an agency other than UC San Diego.
FAQs: Undergraduate Scholarship Applications for Current UC San Diego Students
Frequently asked questions about the process of applying online for Academic Year Continuing Scholarships and Undergraduate Research Scholarships (summer research).
Facts about scholarships
- Scholarships are gift aid, money you do not have to repay.
- Scholarships are awarded for either academic merit only, or merit and additional criteria such as major of interest, leadership, or financial need.
- If you receive scholarship(s), they may replace your other financial awards in the following order:
- Unmet need in your basic California resident award package
- University Loan
- Work-study
- Need-based Parent PLUS Loan or additional Direct Loan in your basic California resident package
- Direct Subsidized / Unsubsidized Loan
- Grants
Scholarship money does not reduce your expected Student Aid Index (SAI).
Scholarship Resources
- Read tips on receiving scholarship funds from non-UC San Diego organizations
- Access scholarship Web sites, search tools, and other resources
- Find financial aid and scholarship tax information
- Information on AB 131 (California Dream Act II)
- Scholarship Resources Regardless of Immigration Status
- Private and Foundation Scholarships for Non-Citizens
In addition to the resources listed below, see information on how to find scholarships.
Remember, you do not have to pay to find scholarships or any other financial aid. Learn more about how to avoid scholarship scams.
For more scholarship options, review national competitive scholarships (offered by private agencies) as well as other lists of scholarships administered by UC San Diego.
File your FAFSA or Dream Act Application by the May 2 extended deadline to be considered for scholarships that require financial need. A FAFSA or Dream Act Application is not needed for merit-only scholarships.