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UCSC Undergraduate Scholarships All students, both entering and continuing, will be automatically considered for UCSC Scholarships based on their admissions application and/or academic record. Scholarships do not have to be repaid! Scholarships are generally given in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and potential. Regents Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit alone. Most other UCSC scholarships are also awarded on the basis of financial need and require a FAFSA. Regents Scholarships are awarded in recognition of outstanding academic achievement. Scholars from out of the state who demonstrate financial need by filing a FAFSA may also receive loans and work-study to help cover the non-resident tuition portion of their budget. Regents Scholarships are renewable for 4 years for first year students and for 2 years for junior transfers. The renewal period for current students awarded a new scholarship depends on the student's level at the time of award. Award amounts for 2009-10 are expected to be:
Note: Scholarship renewals are conditional upon meeting academic standards as defined by the faculty Committee on Admissions and Financial Aid. Campus Merit Scholarships are awarded to students in recognition of both academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. These scholarships are renewable and pay from $500 to $1,500 per year. Renewal is dependent on full-time enrollment and maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Restricted Scholarships are awarded from funds donated to the campus by benefactors of the university. A variety of restricted scholarships are available which recognize special attributes such as county of residence, academic majors, special interests, and family background. A list of other UC Santa Cruz Scholarships is maintained by the Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education. |
Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Awards Program The Karl S. Pister Leadership opportunity Awards Program was established in 1993 by former chancellor Karl S. Pister to increase opportunities for talented community college students who want to transfer to UCSC. Awards are $10,000 per year for two years. All Nominated candidates must have overcome adverse socioeconomic circumstances, have a demonstrated commitment to assisting and improving the lives of others, and have financial aid eligibility. Candidates are nominated by the presidents of each of the 13 regional community colleges. The nominations are reviewed by the Leadership Opportunity Awards Screening Committee, and one student from each college will be selected to receive the award ($10,000 each year for 2 years). For more information, inquire at the financial aid office of one of the participating community colleges:
Page and Eloise Smith Scholastic Society and Scholarship UC Santa Cruz invites former foster youth, orphans, wards of the court, homeless, and runaway youth to join the Page and Eloise Smith Scholastic Society. The Smith Society is a special program to help students achieve their dream of a college education. The Smith Society offers a wide array of student support services, a close and caring community to belong to, and various opportunities to become involved. For more information, check the Smith Society website at: http://www.smithsociety.ucsc.edu/ or call Cheryl Perazzo at (831) 459-3480. Services offered by the Society include:
UCSC Alumni Scholarships
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