Chancellor's Scholarships for Entering First-Year

To demonstrate financial need to determine if you are eligible for a Chancellor's Scholarship award, then file your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by March 2, OR the California Dream Act application (if you are AB540 eligible and not eligible to file a FAFSA). File only one of these applications.

Entering first-year
California resident
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)
Grant awards are based on financial need.
Other factors, including:

Your personal statement on your UC application
Extracurricular and community activities
First-generation college attendance
Educational environment and economic background