Regents Scholarship

Financial need is part of how this award is decided, alongside merit.

Award

$7,500 per academic year for four years for selected first-year students, or two years for selected third-year students. A need-based stipend may accompany the award. Renewal requires a 3.25 GPA and good academic standing.

Deadline

Apply through the UC application by November 30, 2026 for fall 2027 admission. The UC Davis scholarship page displays a December 2 date without a year, which conflicts with the current UC system calendar.

How to apply

All UC Davis applicants are considered solely on the information in the UC application. Selected admitted students are notified with their admission offer.

What you'll need

• No separate application: you are considered when you apply for admission

Who can apply

Students entering UC Davis as freshmen (junior transfers and continuing students entering junior year are also eligible). Selection is based on academic achievements and personal accomplishments rather than financial need.

Good to know

The base Regents award is merit-based; any additional stipend depends on demonstrated financial need. The current campus awards page confirms duration and renewal. The dedicated Regents page still shows an undated December 2 filing date that conflicts with the UC system's fall 2027 November 30, 2026 application deadline.

Details

Need considered