Scholarships for Entering Transfer Students
Learn about scholarships that are administered by UCSD for new transfer students.
How to apply for the transfer student scholarship below:
- File your UC Admissions Application by the November 30 deadline.
- File your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by March 2 to demonstrate financial need. You must qualify for financial need to be considered for transfer scholarships.
- UCSD will notify scholarship recipients by June 1. Check your awards status online using MyApplication.
Engelhorn Family Scholarships
- Awarded to students who:
- Participate in the UniversityLink or TAG program
- Have high financial need
- Have a 3.0+ GPA
- Preference given to first-generation college students
- Award is up to $2,000 annually for 2 undergraduate years at UCSD
Please note:
- In addition to the UCSD scholarship above, entering transfer students may also qualify for these non-UCSD scholarship programs:
- Remember that all scholarships are awarded on a very competitive basis.