Non-California Resident Scholarships
Undergraduate Deans' Awards
The Undergraduate Deans' Awards range from $12,000 to $40,000, split over four years for freshmen. For transfer students, the awards range from $6,000 to $20,000 over two years. For example, if you are offered a $12,000 Deans' Award, the amount per year you are expected to receive is $3,000. If you receive a Deans' Award of $40,000, the allocation per year is $10,000. For transfer students, if you are offered the $20,000 Deans' Award, you will receive $10,000 per year, and if your award is only $6,000, then the amount per year is $3000. These awards are intended to offset non-resident tuition and will be discontinued if the student becomes a California resident.
Newly admitted non-resident students are considered for this award during the admissions cycle. Our holistic review of candidates considers academic preparation as demonstrated through the information provided on the UC application, including courses completed and in progress.
Our Deans' Award is intended to recognize students' academic and cultural contributions to our community of scholars. Awards may be combined with our highly distinctive Regents Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement.
Deans' must be accepted on your MyUCSC student portal. Awards not accepted prior to the end of your first term of attendance may be rescinded.
External Scholarships Open to International Students
Below you will find a list of private scholarships open to international students. International students may also be considered for institutional scholarships such as our Regents Scholarship and Deans' Award.
Alliance for Women in Media Scholarships
American Society for Enology and Viticulture
Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation Scholarships
Association of Firearm and Took Mark Examiners
BMI Student Composer Scholarship
BMO Capital Markets Lime Scholarship
California Transportation Foundation
Crew Network Foundation Scholarship
Educators for Fair Consideration
Ellice T. Johnston Scholarship for Ceramic Arts
Government Finance Officers Association
Hungarian American Coalition-Bognar Family Hungarian Scholarship
Union Plus Scholarship Program
Visionary Integration Professionals Women in Technology Scholarship