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πŸ’° University of California-Irvine Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
17
Automatic
3
In-State Awards
$7,500-$46,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$7,500-$46,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$750-$35,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
Requirements vary by scholarship

University of California-Irvine offers 17 merit scholarships. Awards run $7,500-$46,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $47,346, students receiving the largest award pay about $1,346 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at University of California-Irvine

Tuition & fees
$47,346
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Largest annual award
$46,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$1,346/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $18,991), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on University of California-Irvine's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at University of California-Irvine β€” no separate application

3 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship
Eligibility: The Chancellor's Excellence [Scholarship] is one of the most prestigious scholarships UC Irvine offers to California residents who are freshmen entering from high school or transfer students entering from a California Community College.
How to apply: ["apply for Fall admission by November 30"]
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Directors' Scholar Award
Directors' Scholars entering in Fall will receive a monetary honorarium (final amount subject to federal and state financial aid regulations). The scholarship may be renewed if the recipient is in compliance with the terms and conditions as outlined in the Directors' Scholarship webpage. On-campus housing at UC Irvine continues to be in high demand. Incoming Directors' Scholars enrolling for Fall will be guaranteed two years of on-campus housing if the Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) and a housing application are completed by the stated deadlines.
Eligibility: To be eligible for the Directors' Scholarship, the recipient must be a U.S. citizen, an eligible non-citizen, or a non-citizen with F1 visa. Only students who fall under these categories and are domestic out of state residents or international students are eligible for the Directors' Scholarship. California residents are not eligible for this scholarship.
How to apply: ["submit Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) by the SIR deadline", "complete housing application by housing deadline"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.7 GPA Source β†—
Regents' Scholarship
Eligibility: The Regents' [Scholarship] is one of the most prestigious scholarships UC Irvine offers to California residents who are freshmen entering from high school or transfer students entering from a California Community College.
How to apply: ["apply for Fall admission by November 30"]
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Other scholarships at University of California-Irvine (14)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Deborah and Peter Pardoen Memorial Endowed Scholarship
$750 one-time
Deborah and Peter Pardoen Memorial Endowed Scholarship ($750)
Eligibility: Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering student with good standing who has excelled particularly in their contribution to fellow student, school and community.
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Gregory A. Bogaczyk Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 one-time
Gregory A. Bogaczyk Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)
Eligibility: Junior or Senior in Mechanical Engineering GPA of 3.0 or better Must be a U.S. citizen Not be eligible for significant financial aid
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Haggai Memorial Endowed Scholarship
$1,000 one-time
Haggai Memorial Endowed Scholarship ($1,000)
Eligibility: Scholarship for outstanding undergraduate electrical engineers. The award committee will give primary consideration to Tau Beta Pi members who have contributed outstanding service to both UCI and the School of Engineering.
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Henry Samueli Endowed Scholarship
$7,500/yr
The $7,500 award is renewable up to four years for freshmen, and up to two years for transfer students.
Eligibility: This premiere scholarship... is awarded to outstanding freshmen and transfer students in The Henry Samueli School of Engineering. Recipients are chosen by the school based on their academic excellence.
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RIA Talent Advantage Scholarship
$10,000 one-time
This scholarship will award twelve $10,000 scholarships to students seeking a major or minor in financial planning, or to undergraduate students that can demonstrate their commitment to a career within the RIA industry.
Eligibility: At least six of the 12 scholarships will be awarded to underrepresented and diverse recipients.
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Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
$7,500/yr
$7,500 per year for undergraduate study toward a research career in math, science, or engineering (not clinical medicine).
Eligibility: For students with research experience, especially publication(s) or presentation(s).
How to apply: ["external scholarship application"]
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Beinecke Scholarship
$35,000 total
$35,000 for graduate study in the arts, humanities & social sciences.
Eligibility: For students with exceptional academic record & demonstrate financial need. UCI may nominate 1 student.
How to apply: ["UCI endorsement/nomination (campus screening)"]
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DOD SMART Scholarship
$30,000-$46,000/yr
Full tuition and educational expenses, $30,000-46,000 stipend per undergraduate year for up to 5 years.
Eligibility: For students pursuing STEM degree and complex research.
How to apply: ["external scholarship application"]
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Killam Fellowship Award
$6,000-$12,000 total
$6,000 - $12,000 for undergraduate study abroad at a Canadian university through UCEAP.
Eligibility: For students with a strong academic record; interest in cultural exchange between U.S. and Canada. UCI may nominate 3 students.
How to apply: ["UCI endorsement/nomination (campus screening)"]
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NIH Undergraduate Scholarship
$20,000/yr
$20,000 per undergraduate year for biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. Offers paid training during summer and paid employment after graduation.
Eligibility: For students who demonstrate financial need.
How to apply: ["external scholarship application"]
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NOAA Hollings Scholarship
$9,500/yr
$9,500 per undergraduate year for 2 years, and paid summer internship.
Eligibility: Provides hands-on experience in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education.
How to apply: ["external scholarship application"]
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NSF GRFP Award
$34,000/yr
Funds 3 years of graduate study ($34,000/yr) toward research-based MS or PhD (NOT MD) in science, engineering, or social science in the US
Eligibility: For students who have research experience, especially publication(s) or presentation(s).
How to apply: ["external fellowship application"]
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Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship
$20,000/yr
$20,000 per year plus stipend for graduate study in any major.
Eligibility: For students who exhibit creativity, initiative, & record of accomplishment.
How to apply: ["external fellowship application"]
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Truman Scholarship Award
$30,000 total
Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, participate in leadership development activities, and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government.
Eligibility: Each nominee for the Truman Scholarship must be: a full-time junior-level student at a four-year institution pursuing a bachelor’s degree during the year of the scholarship application; nominated by the Truman Scholarship Faculty Representative at his or her institution; in the upper quarter of his or her class; and a United States citizen or a United States national from American Samoa. Resident aliens (green card holders) are not eligible.
How to apply: ["nominated by Truman Scholarship Faculty Representative at institution", "must be in upper quarter of class"]
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Common questions about University of California-Irvine scholarships

How much merit aid does University of California-Irvine give?

Published awards range $7,500-$46,000/yr. University of California-Irvine lists 17 merit scholarships in total.

Does University of California-Irvine give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $7,500-$46,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of California-Irvine?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 97% of tuition.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with University of California-Irvine's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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