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UCLA Scholarship Application (institutional scholarships)

University of California, Los Angeles, United States

Scholarship overview

UCLA scholarships are merit-based, need-based and non-need-based awards that range from covering part of tuition to funding all costs of a degree. UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships and UCLA schools and departments use one portal to process awards through the academic year.

Scholarships are designed to reward academic excellence and leadership; campus or community activities, volunteer work, work experience and financial need may be considered.

Award Information

  • Admitted and continuing undergraduate students complete a profile in the UCLA Scholarship Application portal
  • Need-based scholarships require a FAFSA or Dream Act application by the March 2 priority deadline every year
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress must be maintained to keep receiving scholarships

Amounts vary by award, from a portion of tuition to full cost of education, and appear on the Bruin Financial Aid Letter or the portal.

  • Portal opens late March each year and remains open year-round
  • Admitted students: priority if completed within two weeks of admission decisions
  • Continuing students: required questions by June 30
  • FAFSA/Dream Act priority deadline: March 2
  1. Log in to the UCLA Scholarship Application portal and complete a profile with the required general questions.
  2. Complete optional questions and review Recommended opportunities that need further information.
  3. Submit the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application by March 2 for need-based awards.
  4. After receiving an award, complete the post-acceptance donor thank-you questions.

Official links

How selection works

Selection may consider merit, financial need, background, talents or professional interests, depending on the scholarship.

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