What's a Regents Scholar?

Regents' and Chancellor's Scholarships refer to distinctions conferred to applicants to University of California campuses. Regents' Scholarships are awarded by the Regents of the University of California and the Chancellor's Scholarship are awarded by each campus' Chancellor.

How do you become a Regents Scholar?

To be eligible for the Regents' Scholarship you must be a U.S. citizen, an eligible non-citizen, or students qualifying under AB130 or AB131. Only students who fall under these categories are eligible for the Regents' Scholarship.

How prestigious is Regents Scholarship?

The Regents Scholarship is the most prestigious scholarship available to top-tier applicants and is solely based upon academic merit and the attributes of the student. ... Number of Scholarships Awarded: Varies annually—students in the top 1-2% of the applicant pool are considered for the scholarship.