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Scholarships
Scholarship Spotlight
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Continuing Student Scholarship
Continuing Student Scholarship
The 2023-24 Continuing Student Scholarship is now available for you to apply for scholarship assistance. You may apply for multiple scholarships with one application and scholarship essay.- The deadline for the application is 11:59PM on Sept. 8, 2023.
When working on your essay be sure to keep the following in mind:
- Describe your educational objectives and career goals
- Include reasons for your choice of major and note academic accomplishments you have realized thus far
- Indicate your involvement in extracurricular activities, and voluntary campus/community service or leadership activities
- Include any unusual circumstances or hardships, either academic or personal, that may have influenced or affected your ability to attend college
- 2023-24 scholarship selections will be made based on the criteria of the donors. Award amounts may vary from $100 to $5,000. You will be notified though Financial Aid Messages in R’Web if you are selected as a scholarship winner.
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Osher / Crankstart Re-Entry Scholarship
The Re-Entry Scholarships provide scholarship aid to non-traditional students who meet the following criteria:
- Student has experienced a cumulative gap in their education of five or more years
- Are an undergraduate and pursuing their first baccalaureate degree
- Anticipate participation in the workforce for a significant period of time subsequent to graduation and are ideally between the ages of 25-50
- Demonstrate financial need
- Show academic promise and a commitment to obtaining their degree
Students can be either FT or PT. No single scholarship shall exceed $5,000. Scholarship is NOT available for graduate students. It is not intended for students who are exclusively enrolled in online courses or for international students who are visiting the U.S. with the intention of returning to their countries of origin after graduation. Scholarship awards must be applied to student tuition fees exclusively and NOT used for books, lab fees, child care services or transportation costs.
Please note: Students receiving Cal Grant are not eligible for the Re-Entry Scholarship.
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UCR Alumni Association Re-Entry Student Scholarship
UCR Alumni Association Re-Entry Student Scholarship
The Re-Entry Student Scholarship was formed in 1985 by three former re-entry students, Joyce Vickery, Barbara Moore, and Peggy Voss to provide assistance to returning students (many single parents) working toward a bachelor’s degree, whose educations have been interrupted by two or more years.
Criteria for selection:
· Must have had an interruption in education of at least two years
· Pursuing a bachelor’s degree at UCR in fall and attending all three quarters in 2023-24
· Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
· Must be age 25 or older
· Can be an entering freshman, transfer student, or already enrolled UCR student
· Based on potential, past academic merit, and financial need
Application Deadline: June 20, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Nine Ways to Get a Scholarship
Pay for school with scholarships and graduate with less debt. You can earn scholarships for everything from academic achievement and leadership, to athletics and art. Start researching.
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1. You are considered for some scholarships automatically when you apply to UCR.
If you are an incoming freshmen, you are automatically considered for these scholarships when you submit your UCR application:
- Regents Scholarship ($10,000 renewable for up to four years)*
- Chancellor's Scholarship ($5,000)*
- Non-Resident Achievement Scholarship, for international and out-of-state students (up to $4,500 per quarter)*
If you are an incoming transfer student, you are automatically considered for this scholarship when you submit your UCR application:
- Regents Transfer Scholarship ($5,000)*
- Non-Resident Achievement Scholarship, for international and out-of-state students (up to $4,500 per quarter)*
If you are selected, you will be notified when you receive your admission notification via MyUCR.
*Award amounts may vary.
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2. See UCR scholarships for all types of students.
Visit scholarships.ucr.edu and see UCR Foundation scholarships available for every type of student (freshmen, transfers, continuing, graduate, etc.).
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3. Take advantage of UCR continuing student scholarships.
Apply for the UCR Continuing Student Scholarship! The deadline for the application is 11:59PM on Sept. 8, 2023.
Award amounts vary. Qualifications vary per scholarship. Students must meet satisfactory academic progress requirements to qualify.
Need-based awards are subject to compliance with UCR priority aid application deadlines.
- 4. Discover scholarships promoted by UCR colleges and departments.
- 5. Find scholarship opportunities through UCR Ethnic & Gender Programs.
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6. Apply for UCR Alumni Association scholarships.
You can apply for several merit-based UCR Alumni Association scholarships for all types of students (freshmen, re-entry, transfer, etc.). Awards range from $800 to $4000.
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7. Apply for the Chancellor's Performance Awards.
The Chancellor’s Performance Awards are scholarships of up to $4500 for those majoring in dance, art, music or creative writing. Each department has its own requirements, so you should contact them directly for details. Chancellor’s Performance Award for Dance Chancellor’s Performance Award for Art Chancellor’s Performance Award for Music Chancellor’s Performance Award for Creative Writing.
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8. Explore scholarships from outside agencies.
Check our outside agency scholarship search site frequently. Scholarship opportunities sent to UCR from outside agencies are added on a regular basis.
- 9. Use these resources to help you with your scholarship search.
Federal School Code: 001316
Outside Scholarship Check reminder:
Please have checks payable to UC Regents and mail to:
UCR Main Cashiers Office
900 University Ave.
Student Services Bldg. Room 1111
Riverside, CA 92521