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Scholarships
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 UCR continuing student scholarships every December. Applications are due March 2nd.
Committees make selections beginning summer quarter through December. Scholarship recipients will be awarded and notified after the beginning of the upcoming academic year.
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.
Scholarship Spotlight
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19-20 Crankstart Re-Entry Scholarship
Application Requirements
- Experienced a 5 year or more cumulative gap in education after high school (at least 60+ months total)
- Ideally between the ages of 25-50
- Undergraduate student pursuing a first baccalaureate degree
- Anticipate participation in the workforce for a significant period of time
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Discuss your challenges and/or hardships, academic qualifications, achievements and promise and
- commitment to obtaining your degree
- Deadline extended: December 6, 2019
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19-20 Varner Family Scholarship
Application Requirements:
- Undergraduate student
- Full time enrollmentStudent athlete who demonstrates leadership on and off the field and exemplary scholarship
- Community service involvement
- Campus involvement
- Deadline extended: December 6, 2019
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19-20 Osher Re-Entry Scholarship
Application Requirements:
- Experienced at least a 5 year cumulative gap in education after high school (at least 60+ months total)
- Ideally between the ages of 25-50
- Undergraduate student pursuing a first baccalaureate degree
- Anticipate participation in the workforce for a significant period of time
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Discuss your challenges and/or hardships, academic qualifications, achievements and promise and
- commitment to obtaining your degree
- Deadline extended: December 6, 2019
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19-20 Pam Clute Memorial Scholarship
Application Requirements:
- Low-income, first generation undergraduate student
- Majoring in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering & mathematics)
- Career goals to become K-12 teacher
- Preference given to students who graduated from high school in Riverside or San Bernardino counties and who are committed to advancing gender equity
- Deadline extended: December 6, 2019
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19-20 Marigold Linton Endowment Scholarship
Application Requirements:
- Undergraduate student
- 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher
- Major in Science or Social Science
- Preference for selection is granted to Native American students but is not required.
- Deadline extended: January 6, 2020
Earning Scholarships May Impact Aid
Outside scholarships may impact other resources in your total financial aid award. All resources intended to cover educational costs must be coordinated due to financial aid regulations. If a reduction of other aid must occur, loans or Federal Work-Study will be decreased first whenever possible.