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Scholarships
Scholarship Spotlight
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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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Transfer Scholarship
The Transfer Scholarships provide scholarship assistance to students who meet the following criteria:
- Have transferred from a California community college with enrollment beginning Fall 2021
- Are at the undergraduate level and pursuing their first baccalaureate degree
- Demonstrate financial need
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.
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Please note: Students receiving Cal Grant are not eligible for the Transfer Scholarship.
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2021 Athena Scholarship
Recipients must be available to attend the virtual ATHENA Award presentation on May 27 via Zoom at 12:00 PM.
Application Deadline extended to May 4, 2021.
UCR undergraduate or graduate college students who meet the following criteria may apply:- Applicants must be knowledgeable about their chosen field of study.
- Applicants must have demonstrated academic achievement,
- Applicants must have given back to their community through public service,
- Applicants must have served as a role model and mentor to others.
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.
Federal School Code: 001316
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.