UCLA College Reentry Scholarship

A scholarship for re-entry students aged 25 to 50. Scholarships are based on merit and financial need. $5000, renewable for a second year.

 

Undergraduate Research Scholars Program

The Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP) is a year-long program that supports students engaged in upper-level research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students in the Humanities and Social Sciences should apply through the URC-HASS. Students in the Sciences should apply through the URC-Sciences.

Natalie Joy Ward Scholarship

Available for entering first year students in the UCLA College (select majors), the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science (any major), the Herb Alpert School of Music (select majors), or the School of the Arts and Architecture (select majors) with preference to students who are high school seniors graduating from the Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies (LACES).

Not available for ’25-’26 academic year

Jim Varney Scholarship

The scholarship is open to high school students from Tennessee and Kentucky only. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative 3.75 GPA, major in a College of Letters and Science department or the School of Theater, Film, & Television, and aspire to a career in theater or drama.

 

Don R. Shepherd Guardian Scholar Scholarship

A scholarship for entering first year students (in the UCLA College or HSSEAS) who are San Diego County residents and have spent time in foster care.

Apply via the Don R. Shepherd Scholarship application to be considered for the Guardian Scholar funding.

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Don R. Shepherd Scholarship

Available for entering first year students in the UCLA College or HSSEAS with preference for those who are residents of San Diego County with a minimum GPA of 3.75.

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National Notary Foundation Scholarship

Open to entering first-year students who demonstrate financial need and strong leadership skills. Preference to students with a 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA, U.S. citizens, and California residents.

Virginia Frey Scholarship

Available to entering first-year UCLA students who are graduates of El Monte High School (El Monte, CA) and demonstrate financial need. Covers up to full CA in-state fees.

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Draine Family Foundation Scholarship

North Hollywood High School graduate with a minimum 3.0 GPA, who submits his/her Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) at UCLA for Fall Quarter. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Award Amount: $1,000 to $2,500. Apply