Reading scholarship applications for incoming and current students is a powerful way to:
Use your expertise to give back.
Support the next generation.
Strengthen the UCLA community.
Discern students’ hopes and dreams.
Gain purpose and satisfaction.
Contribute to UCLA's success.
Impact deserving students' lives.
Fortify your UCLA connection.
UCLA has been the launching pad for countless remarkable journeys, including Nobel Laureates, MacArthur, Guggenheim and Sloan Fellows, and the nation’s most recognized and decorated individuals in almost every field and arena. The students you help select for scholarships may well be Bruins who go on to change the world.
Soon, exceptional candidates will be selected to become UCLA’s Class of 2028, and even as they shout with glee and shed tears of joy upon acceptance, many will worry, “How will I pay for this?” Financing college is a concern shared by deserving students across socio-economic backgrounds.
UCLA Alumni Scholarships are awarded based on merit and aim to assist students with their financial planning during their time at UCLA. It does not cover the entire cost of a degree, but it can make a significant difference. Additionally, every scholarship recipient automatically becomes a member of the Alumni Scholars Club (ASC), which offers a full-time Alumni staff advisor plus opportunities to engage in campus events and organizations, develop leadership skills and increase their connections to the university. This support is often cited as a reason for choosing to attend UCLA.
Your unique perspective as a UCLA graduate can help identify candidates who align with the University's mission and values. Joining this effort is not solely about assisting students; it's also about being a vital part of your university's legacy.
Volunteers are needed to serve as readers for all three scholarship categories listed below. The entire process is conducted online and includes a reader-training video that prepares you effectively for the task. The video can be watched at your convenience in the upcoming weeks. We encourage you to volunteer in one, two or all three categories.
Alumni Scholarship Awards
General Information
Register to read scholarship applications between Monday, Feb. 5, and Monday, Feb. 19.
Complete training by Monday, March 11.
Submit training completion confirmation by Monday, March 11.
The Freshman Scholarship
Established in 1936 to support UCLA students who displayed academic excellence and leadership in high school.
This scholarship pays $6,000 to $20,000 over four years.
It is awarded to 110 students.
Applications will be read Saturday, March 16, at 12:01 a.m. through Sunday, March 17, at 11:59 p.m.*
The Community College Transfer Scholarship
Established in 1936 to support UCLA students who demonstrated academic excellence and leadership during their first two years of community college.
This scholarship pays $6,000 over two years.
It is awarded to 40 students.
Applications will be read Saturday, April 27, at 12:01 a.m. through Sunday, April 28, at 11:59 p.m.*
The Parents’ Council Emeriti Scholarship
Created in 2019 by former Parents’ Council members to support current undergraduate students who reflect the mission and values of the Council as a service and philanthropic organization.
A $2,000 one-time, non-renewable scholarship.
It is awarded to two students.
Applications will be read Friday, May 10, at 12:01 a.m. through Tuesday, May 14, at 11:59 p.m.
