Partially funded

UC Santa Cruz Regents Scholarship

University of California, Santa Cruz, United States

Scholarship overview

The Regents Scholarship recognises outstanding academic achievement among incoming first-year and transfer students and is open to California residents, non-residents and international students.

Award Information

  • All incoming first-year and transfer students are considered, including international students and AB 540 students
  • Renewable while meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress
  • $5,000 per year
  • Up to $20,000 over four years (first-year) or $10,000 over two years (transfer)
  • Priority enrollment
  • Eligibility for a housing guarantee when requirements and deadlines are met
  1. Apply to UC Santa Cruz; there is no separate application.

Official links

How selection works

Holistic review of strength and breadth of academic programme, grades, other academic criteria, and achievement in context of available opportunities.

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