Let Our Community Lift You up!
UC Santa Cruz students are the drivers and owners of their experiences and success on our campus, but they aren’t alone. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to serving, guiding, advising and supporting students at every step along their journey. Responding to all varieties of needs and circumstances, the UCSC community is committed to the success of our students.
Academic Support Services
Including college advisers and preceptors, and program, major, and department advisers.
Advising and counseling, tutorial assistance, and community building for EOP-eligible students, including AB540 support.
Workshops and advising, drop-in homework centers, and study groups for underrepresented minority students in math, science, and engineering.
An innovative academic learning community that promotes academic progress and success for a diverse population of students by leveraging a strong support system and engaging students' full participation in a variety of skills activities.
Administrative Support Services
Financial Support Services
Sabatte Family Scholarship
The Sabatte Family Scholarship, named for alumnus Richard “Rick” Sabatte, is an undergraduate scholarship that covers the total cost of attending UC Santa Cruz, including tuition, room and board, books, and living expenses. Students are automatically considered based on their admissions and financial aid applications, and about 30-50 students are selected each year.
“This scholarship means more to me than I can put into words. I’m beyond grateful that so many people and foundations have come together to support me this year – it feels surreal.”
- Riley, a Sabatte Family Scholar from Arroyo Grande, CA
Scholarship Opportunities
UC Santa Cruz offers a wide range of scholarships that help students along the way financially. You may be interested in some of the following scholarships – or feel free to go to the Financial Aid and Scholarship website to find more!
Arts
HAVC/Porter Scholarship
Irwin Scholarship (Art)
More Arts Scholarships and Fellowships
Engineering
Baskin School of Engineering
Post-Baccalaureate Research Program (PREP)
Next Generation Scholars in Applied Mathematics
Research Mentoring Internship Program
Humanities
Jay Family Scholarship (Humanities)
Science
Goldwater Scholarship (Science)
Kathryn Sullivan Scholarship (Earth Sciences)
Latinos in Technology Scholarship (STEM)
Social Sciences
Agroecology Scholarship
Building Belonging Program
Climate Scholars Program (starts in fall 2025)
Community Studies
The CONCUR, Inc. Scholarship Award in Environmental Studies
Doris Duke Conservation Scholars
Federico and Rena Perlino Award (Psychology)
LALS Scholarship
Psychology Scholarship
Walsh Family Scholarship (Social Sciences)
Undergraduate Honors Scholarships
Koret Scholarship
Other Honors Scholarships
Residential College Scholarships
Cowell
Stevenson
Crown
Sandra Fausto Study Abroad Scholarship (Merrill College)
Porter
Reyna Grande Scholarship (Kresge College)
Oakes College
Rachel Carson
College Nine
John R. Lewis
Other Scholarships
Scholarships for American Indian Students
BSFO Annual Scholarship for African American Students
More Scholarships for African American Students (UNCF)
U.C.Native American Opportunity Plan for Members of Federally Recognized Tribes
Scholarships for Native American Students (Non-Federally Recognized Tribes)
Scholarships for High School Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors
Scholarships for Compton High School (Compton, CA) Graduates
Scholarships for Dreamers
Scholarships for Nonresidents
Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships for Middle Class Families
Scholarships for Military Veterans
Emergency Aid
Health & Safety Services
The safety and well being of our campus community are very important to us. That’s why we have an on-campus Student Health Center staffed with doctors and nurses, a wide-ranging Counseling and Psychological Services program supporting mental health, on-campus police and fire services, and many more dedicated staff and programs to help you thrive in a safe environment.
