Scholarships by Campus — UCLA
Regents
Scholarships
Notification of
Awards
• Freshman Applicants: Invited
to compete in early February. Final awards made in mid-March.
• Transfer Applicants: Invited
to compete in mid-March. Final awards made in early April.
Academic Criteria
• Freshman Applicants: Selection
criteria can vary from year to year depending upon the applicant
pool.
• Transfer Applicants:
Requires a GPA of 4.0 in all coursework. Must enter UCLA as a
junior transfer from a California community college.
Other Criteria
The student's personal statement, letters of recommendation, extracurricular
activities and overall academic potential are also considered
by the Committee on Honors, Awards, and Prizes. Must be a U.S.
citizen or permanent resident or have official refugee status;
must be a California resident.
Supporting Documentation
Applicants will be
notified if letters of recommendation are required. Do not submit
letters unless requested.
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Alumni
Scholarships
Applicants do not have to be related to an alumnus
to apply.
These scholarships are merit-based. Freshman awards with renewals are for four years. Transfer awards with renewals are for two years. Scholarship recipients may
also be eligible for need-based grants.
Applicants who receive UCLA Alumni Scholarships
will be required to complete 30 hours of service
each year to renew their scholarships.
Notification of
Awards
Each student's application, essays and letters of recommendation will be reviewed as a package. Selected students will be asked to attend a mandatory in-person interview to be considered for an Alumni Scholarship.
• Freshman Applicants: Interviews will be held in late March through the end of April. Notification of awards will be mailed in late April.
• Transfer
Applicants: Interviews will be held in mid- to late June. Notification of awards will be mailed in late June.
Academic Criteria
• Freshman Applicants: None.
• Transfer Applicants: Requires
a minimum GPA of 3.75 at the time of application and the equivalent of 90 UC-transferable
quarter units, at least half of which were completed at California
community colleges.
Other Criteria
Successful candidates must have demonstrated leadership in school,
extracurricular activities and community activities.
Must enter UCLA in the fall as a freshman directly from a California
high school or as a junior transfer from a California community
college.
Must have been admitted by the interview dates.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
or have official refugee status; undocumented students are not eligible for this scholarship. If selected, must be available for a local
interview by alumni volunteers.
Supporting Documentation
• All Applicants: The UCLA
Alumni Association Scholarship Application is available at www.UCLAlumni.net/Scholarships
beginning November 3, 2009. Two letters of recommendation are required; at least one
must come from a teacher or counselor at your current school on school letterhead.
• Freshman
Applicants: Submit the application,
essays and letters of recommendation in one envelope, postmarked
no later than February 18, 2010, to the UCLA Alumni Association
Scholarship Office, James West Alumni Center, Box 951397, Los
Angeles, CA 90095-1397.
• Transfer
Applicants: Submit the application, essays and letters of recommendation in one envelope
postmarked no later than May 4, 2010, to the UCLA Alumni Association
Scholarship Office, James West Alumni Center, Box 951397, Los
Angeles, CA 90095-1397.
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Dr.
Ralph J. Bunche Freshman Alumni Scholarships
Applicants do not have to be related to an alumnus
to apply. These scholarships recognize and support students
from historically underrepresented backgrounds (African American/Black,
American Indian/Alaska Native, Mexican/Mexican American/
Chicano
or other Latino) who add to the diversity of the UCLA community.
Undocumented students are not eligible for this scholarship. These scholarships are merit-based. Scholarship recipients may also be eligible
for need-based grants.
Dr. Ralph J. Bunche Freshman Scholarship awards with renewals are for four years. Applicants who receive the Dr. Bunche Freshman Scholarships will be required to complete 30 hours of service each year to renew their scholarships.
Notification of
Awards
Application essays and letters
of recommendation will be reviewed and, for those selected, mandatory in-person interviews will be held in late March through the end of April. Notification of awards will be mailed in late
April.
Academic Criteria
None.
Other Criteria
Successful candidates must have demonstrated leadership in school,
extracurricular activities and community activities. Must enter UCLA in the fall
as a freshman directly from a California high school. Must have
been admitted by the interview dates. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident or have official refugee
status; undocumented students are not eligible for this scholarship. If selected, must be available for a local interview given by alumni
volunteers.
Supporting Documentation
The
UCLA Dr. Ralph J. Bunche Freshman Alumni Scholarship Application is available on the UCLA Alumni
Association website beginning November 3, 2009.
Two letters of recommendation are required; at least one must come
from a teacher or counselor at your current school
on school letterhead.
Submit the application, essays and letters of recommendation
in one envelope, postmarked no later than February 18, 2009, to
UCLA Alumni Association Scholarship Office, James West Alumni Center, Box 951397, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1397.
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Other
Campus Scholarships
Most scholarships are based on financial need.
Must apply yearly for continued scholarship consideration.
Notification of
Awards
Begins mid-April.
Academic Criteria
• Freshman Applicants: Criteria
vary according to individual scholarship terms.
• Transfer Applicants: Requires
a minimum GPA of 3.5 (3.3 for a few scholarships).
Required GPA may vary depending upon applicant pool and availability
of funds.
Other Criteria
Academic excellence and promise.
Supporting Documentation
Applicants will be
notified if documentation is required.
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