UC San Diego 2025 Regents Scholarships for Entering Freshmen

The Regents Scholarship, based on academic excellence, is a prestigious scholarship awarded to UC undergraduate students. First-Year Regents Scholars receive a $20,000 scholarship paid at $5,000 per year in each of their 4 undergraduate years (plus other special privileges).

• Table of Content
• About University of California San Diego (UC San Diego)
• Regents Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Regents Scholarships
• Requirements for Regents Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of California San Diego (UC San Diego)

At the University of California San Diego, we prefer the path less traveled. And it has led us to remarkable new ways of seeing and making a difference in the world.

Regents Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Regents Scholarships

Entering freshmen and transfers receive an annual honorarium of $5,000. Entering freshmen will receive the honorarium for 4 academic years, and entering transfers receive it for 2 academic years.

Requirements for Regents Scholarships Qualification

• Entering freshman or transfer student (both California residents and non-residents)

• United States citizens, permanent residents, or California Dream Act students

• Demonstrated academic excellence (strength and breadth of your high school academic program, grades and other academic criteria)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. File your UC Application for Admission and Scholarships by the Nov. 30 deadline.
2. You don't need to file any other paperwork.
3. UC San Diego notifies recipients of Regents Scholarships when College Financing Plans become available.

For more details, visit UC San Diego Scholarship webpage