How to Apply for the UC San Diego Continuing Undergraduate Scholarships1. You can apply online for many of the continuing undergraduate scholarships listed below. Look for the online application in December using the https://ucsd.academicworks.com.- File your online application by 11:59 p.m., May 2, 2024.- Correct or update your online application any time up to the deadline.2. Some scholarships require a paper application and will have different deadlines. Refer to the list below to find PDFs.3. For 2024-25 file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) OR if AB540 eligible and not able to file a FAFSA, file a California Dream Application by May 2, 2024. Do not file both.- Read more about the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application.4. UC San Diego will consider you for any UC San Diego scholarships for which you qualify.5. Eligibility is limited to United States citizens or permanent residents (green card holders), or AB540 eligible students.6. UC San Diego will e-mail you notification of any scholarship awards in August. Check your application status online using the https://ucsd.academicworks.com.You May Qualify for Two Types of Scholarships – Merit Scholarships and Restricted Scholarships- Merit scholarships: Merit scholarships are based solely on academic achievement. Merit scholarships are listed first and marked below.- Restricted scholarships: Restricted scholarships are awarded on academic merit plus additional criteria such as demonstrated financial need, field of interest, leadership. If selected, you may need to provide supporting documentation to verify how you meet the restricted criteria. All personal and medical information remains confidential. Scholarships below are restricted unless otherwise marked.

- Academic merit and demonstrated financial need, with preference for students majoring in Biological Sciences.