Scholarships 2013-14 Series 8: ucdavis

How and When to Apply

2013-2014 Scholarship Applicants

The 2013-2014 scholarship application period has closed. If you are a prospective or continuing student and applied for 2013-2014 scholarships, good luck! We will begin awarding campus-based scholarships beginning in spring and throughout the summer.

Please refer to the appropriate sections below for information on the application process and eligibility requirements for your particular circumstance. It is important to note that undocumented students are also eligible to apply for scholarships. And remember to check this website in October for specific details on how to apply for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Current/Continuing Students

The 2013-2014 application period for continuing students has now closed. If you submitted an application and wish to be considered for need-based scholarships, you must also complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or for non-citizen AB540-eligible students, a California Dream Act Application. Be sure to include our school code, 001313.

Continuing undergraduates, including freshmen and transfer students who start at UC Davis in Fall 2013, with a GPA of 3.25 or higher should reapply for UC Davis Scholarships each year. Check this website again in October for specific details and a link to the continuing scholarship application for the 2014-2015 academic year. A Letter of Recommendation is required for all continuing student scholarship applicants.

Prospective Students

Freshmen applicants:

The UC Application also serves as the scholarship application, so you apply for scholarships when you complete the application for admission between November 1 – 30. A 3.25 GPA is required, but no additional documentation should be submitted. Be sure to read all instructions pertaining to scholarships when completing the application, paying particular attention to the restricted scholarship eligibility codes. Not all codes apply to UC Davis funds, so we've created a list of UC Davis specific restricted scholarship eligibility codes. If you wish to be considered for need-based scholarships, you must also complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or for non-citizen AB540-eligible students, a California Dream Act Application. Be sure to include our school code, 001313.

Transfer applicants:

The UC Application also serves as the scholarship application, so you apply for scholarships when you complete the application for admission between November 1 – 30. A 3.25 college GPA is needed to be considered for UC Davis campus-based scholarships; a letter of recommendation is suggested, though not required. Transfer applicants who wish to be considered for the Regents Scholarship must have a minimum 3.80 college GPA and are required to submit a letter of recommendation (see link below). All transfer students who submit a letter of recommendation by the deadline will have their UC Application packets holistically read by the Scholarship Committee, which may result in a more favorable review. Be sure to read all instructions pertaining to scholarships when completing the application, paying particular attention to the restricted scholarship eligibility codes. Not all codes apply to UC Davis funds, so we've created a list of UC Davis specific restricted scholarship eligibility codes. If you wish to be considered for need-based scholarships, you must also complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or for non-citizen AB540-eligible students, a California Dream Act Application. Be sure to include our school code, 001313.

2012-2013 Scholarships

The application period for 2012-2013 undergraduate scholarships is now complete. We have awarded all Regents Scholarships and other campus-based scholarships as well. All scholarship recipients have been notified by email and all scholarships have been posted to students’ MyAwards site. Unfortunately, many highly eligible students may not be awarded scholarships as the applicant pool was very competitive. The University continues to raise money for scholarships, which means the funding available for next year will be even greater.

Scholarship Application Tips

Undergraduates applying for UC Davis scholarships may find our Application Tips useful when completing the continuing undergraduate scholarship application. The tips are transferable for all scholarship applications, so all students applying for any form of scholarship aid may find the information helpful.