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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; two years for entering transfer students.
More than 200 Regents Scholars attend UC Santa Barbara.
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The UCSB Regents Scholarship Committee is made up of a broad spectrum of faculty. The Committee selects Regents Scholars
based on all information in the UC Application for Admission, including academic performance, honors and awards,
extracurricular activities, volunteer work, employment, and information from the personal statement.
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Freshmen
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.
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Transfers
Transfer students admitted for the fall quarter at UCSB are considered for the Regents Scholarship,
based on their UC Application for Admission and college work. No additional information is required.
Scholarships are not awarded to winter or spring transfers. Transfer students who receive a scholarship
usually have maintained a cumulative GPA over 3.90. Transfer students are notified by U.S. Mail in early
May if they have been selected.
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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 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.
All Regents Scholars are also required to meet cumulative "minimum progress requirements" as defined by their college.
For more information, visit http://www.advising.ltsc.ucsb.edu/mcp.php.
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Students are encouraged to contact their major department, their college, and the Financial Aid Office to research
other scholarships and research grants that may be available for continuing students.
For information about additional scholarship opportunities at UCSB, visit the Financial Aid website at:
http://www.finaid.ucsb.edu/Scholarships.asp
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