Partially funded

Chancellor's Scholarship (UC San Diego)

University of California, San Diego, United States

Scholarship overview

Chancellor's Scholarships recognise outstanding academic achievement among entering first-year California residents and include a leadership program with faculty and peer mentoring.

Award Information

  • Entering first-year California resident
  • United States citizens, permanent residents, or California Dream Act students
  • Demonstrated academic excellence
  • Award amount is based on financial need shown through the FAFSA or California Dream Act application
  • Up to $5,000 per academic year for 4 years (up to $20,000 total)
  • Guaranteed housing if housing deadlines are met, priority enrollment, study abroad advisor, Chancellor's Scholars Program and Emeriti Mentoring Program

UC application by November 30; FAFSA or Dream Act application as stated on the page (April 2). Recipients are notified in March with the admission notice.

  1. File the UC application by November 30.
  2. File only one of the FAFSA or the California Dream Act application.

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