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The Regents of the University of California established the prestigious Regents Scholarship Award in 1962
to recognize incoming undergraduates of outstanding academic achievement and promise. At UCSB, the award is
coordinated by the Office of Admissions.
Currently the award is $6,000 per year for four years for entering freshmen.
More than 200 Regents Scholars attend UC Santa Barbara.
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The Regents Scholars selection committee conducts a comprehensive review of the freshman applicant pool to determine the students' strength
and breadth of academic preparation. Selection is based on a thorough review of the admissions application, including, but not limited
to test scores and grades. To be eligible for the Regents Scholarship, you must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or a non-citizen
student qualifying under California Assembly Bills 130 or 131. Only students who fall under these categories are eligible for the Regents
Scholarship.
All freshmen admitted for the fall quarter at UCSB are considered for the Regents Scholarship,
based on their UC Application for Admission. No additional information is required. UCSB typically
offers the scholarship to students within the top two percent of admitted freshmen. Students are notified
by U.S. Mail in early March if they have been selected.
Decisions of the Regents Scholarship Committee are final. Appeals are not accepted.
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In addition to the monetary award, Regents Scholars receive:
- Priority registration beginning winter quarter of the first year
- Guaranteed housing in a university-owned residence hall for the duration of the Regents Scholarship
- Enrollment in college honors programs
- Extended borrowing privileges at UC Santa Barbara's Davidson Library to accommodate research needs
- Membership in UCSB's Regents and Chancellor's Scholars Association (RCSA)
The Regents and Chancellor's Scholars Association (RCSA) provides:
- Academic and social programming;
- Opportunities for leadership, networking, faculty interaction and community service.
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To remain eligible for their scholarship, Regents Scholars are required to maintain both a quarterly and
cumulative GPA of 3.20. Should the cumulative GPA drop below 3.20, students are normally allowed two quarters to raise
their GPA above 3.20 if it is the first occurrence. Similarly, should the quarterly GPA fall below 3.20, students are
typically allowed one quarter to raise their quarterly GPA above 3.20. Exceptional situations will be reviewed by a faculty committee.
In cases of marked improvement, students may be given, at the discretion of a faculty review committee, an
additional quarter to make up any deficits. Students who lose their scholarship may petition to have it reinstated.
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For more information on the Regents Scholarship, and a fuller description of the benefits and requirements,
please consult the
Regents Scholars Policy Brochure
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(Download Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the Brochure.)
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Students are encouraged to contact their major department, their college, and the UCSB Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, to research
other scholarships and research grants that may be available for continuing students.
For information about additional scholarship opportunities at UCSB, visit
http://www.finaid.ucsb.edu/Scholarships.asp
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