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California · Research checked 2026-07-02 · School research, not an aid offer

The starting point

A public research university where nearly all undergraduate aid is need-based. Only about 4% of freshmen receive non-need institutional merit, averaging $8,557. The Regents Scholarship ($2,000/year honorarium plus priority enrollment and mentorship) is awarded to approximately 75 entering freshmen. The UC Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan covers tuition for CA families under $100,000.

Selection beyond grades and scores. These awards are not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read each award's selection rules, application steps and dates. Meeting a minimum is not an award offer.

Awards to discuss

The 1 award in this school's research. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.

Regents Scholarship

$2,000/year ($8,000 over four years). If the scholar has additional financial need, UCLA awards university grants to cover the remainder of demonstrated need. · Published award terms

Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.

Eligibility: Invitation-only. Approximately 75 entering freshmen per year. Top applicants identified from the admissions pool; no separate application. Candidates receive an email with a unique application code.

Renewal: Renewable for four years (12 academic quarters). Requires 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Other terms: The primary value for non-need students is prestige and priority enrollment, not the $2,000/year cash award. For students with need, Regents status qualifies them for additional UCLA grants. Benefits include guaranteed housing, faculty mentorship, and priority enrollment.

https://prospective-ugstudents-ucla.academicworks.com/opportunities/334

Ask before you decide

  1. Which entering-year policy and residency category apply to us? What are the admission and scholarship deadlines?
  2. What grades and credits are required to renew, and for how many terms?
  3. How would other school awards or outside scholarships change the offer?

Recorded stacking policy: Outside scholarships first reduce need-based loans and work-study. Only as a last resort do they reduce UCLA grants and institutional scholarships.

Our unanswered questions / Family notes

Keep the sources with the decision

Full research, award details and source context: https://meritplaybook.com/colleges/ucla/merit-aid

The research date is not a guarantee that a policy still applies. Confirm current amounts, deadlines and conditions with the school before making a financial decision.