Regents Scholarship
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- Award
- $5,000 per year for four years for entering freshmen, plus priority registration, four years of guaranteed housing, extended library borrowing, membership in the Regents Scholars Association and dedicated academic advising.
- Deadline
- Submit the UC application by November 30, 2026 for fall 2027 admission. No separate application; selected students are notified in March.
- How to apply
- All freshmen admitted for fall are considered based on their UC application. No additional information is required.
- What you'll need
- No separate application: you are considered when you apply for admission
- Who can apply
- Admitted fall freshmen who are US citizens, permanent residents, or non-citizens qualifying under California Assembly Bills 130 or 131. UCSB typically offers the scholarship to students within the top two percent of admitted freshmen.
- Good to know
- Scholars must keep quarterly and cumulative GPAs of 3.20 and complete 12 units per quarter. The page currently notes that all 2026-27 awards have been made.
- Details
- Permanent residents eligible