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Scholarships provide critical support to the success of students at UCSB. Due to the generous support of donors, students have received over $2.2 million in scholarships. On behalf of the many students who have received support from scholarships, we would like to extend a special thank you to our generous donors!
The following list includes a variety of resources for scholarships, including University scholarships as well as scholarships from outside agencies:
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Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Awards
All students that submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year by the March 2 priority deadline are considered for scholarship support. There is no other application that needs to be submitted. Because of limited funds, almost all scholarships, including restricted scholarships (e.g.: specific backgrounds, academic interests, career objectives, etc.), are awarded to continuing students that have done very well academically at UCSB. Additionally, all scholarships administered by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships are awarded on the basis of need. None are awarded solely on the basis of merit.
New students tell us about their criteria that might meet specific restricted scholarship requirements when they complete the “Scholarship Opportunities” section in Step 2 of the online admissions application or the equivalent section of the paper admissions application. During that process, they are asked to review a list of eligibility characteristics and check off those that apply to them. These characteristics remain part of the students’ financial aid application records for future years’ scholarship consideration.
Financial Aid applicants are reviewed for scholarship eligibility at the time their other aid eligibility is determined; thus, scholarship eligibility will be posted on their Financial Aid Award Letter along with other aid for which they qualify. All awards are subject to the availability of funding.
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Regents Scholarship
The Regents Scholars selection committee conducts a comprehensive review of the applicant pool to determine the student’s strength and breadth of academic preparation. Selection is based on a thorough review of the admissions application, including, but not limited to, test scores and grades. To be eligible for the Regents Scholarship, you must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or a non-citizen student qualifying under California Assembly Bills 130 or 131. Only students who fall under these categories are eligible for the Regents Scholarship.
Regents Scholarship decisions are mailed in mid-February each year. All decisions are final; appeals are not considered for Regents Scholarship decisions. The Regents Scholarship is a prestigious award for incoming freshman whose UC application shows outstanding academic achievement. Visit the Admissions website for more information.
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Global Scholarship
Beginning in the 2012-2013 academic year, the University of California at Santa Barbara established the Global Scholarship for international freshman applicants who will hold a U.S. visa if they attend UCSB. The prestigious merit-based award will recognize the academic achievements of top nonresident freshmen who are offered admission to UCSB. Students will not apply for the Global Scholarship; eligibility will be calculated automatically as part of the admission process.
Each year, the UCSB Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and the Office of Admissions will identify a top tier of students in the international freshman applicant pool, and make the scholarship offers.
Scholarship recipients will receive $2,500 for each of their first two years at UCSB, and $5,000 for their third and fourth years. Funding is not available beyond a fourth year at UCSB. Students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average to be eligible for renewal. Students who gain California residency will no longer be eligible for the scholarship.
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Departmental Scholarships
The University of California, Santa Barbara has a variety of scholarship opportunities. While many scholarships are administered by our office, some are available through other campus departments. For some programs, there is no application process, and the recipients are selected on the basis of criteria already available to the university.
For information about other scholarships available through the University colleges and departments, visit the following websites:
- Scholarship Search Engines
- Private Scholarship Sources
- Informational Resources
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Undocumented Students
Although undocumented students may qualify for a tuition exemption under AB 540 legislation, UCSB cannot provide any federal funds to undocumented students. Undocumented students may pursue funds from outside agencies that determine eligibility for their funds without regard to citizenship status. University and state funds may also be available. Read more in our California Dream Application Bulletin.
The following links list specific agencies/organizations that offer scholarships to undocumented students:
- Latino College Dollars
- Scholarships for Undocumented Students
- Scholarships Open to Students Regardless of Immigration Status
- MALDEF
- LINC TELACU: The East Los Angeles Community Union
- Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Corporation
- Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
- American Association of Law Libraries
- United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI)