# Entering Transfer Students

**Source**: https://fas.ucsd.edu/types/scholarships/entering-transfer-students.html
**Parent**: https://fas.ucsd.edu/types/scholarships/index.html

The scholarships listed on this page are available to eligible new entering transfer students.

- Transfer applicants are automatically considered for these scholarships if they file the [UC Application](https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html) by the November 30 deadline and are offered admission to UC San Diego the following spring.
- UC San Diego will typically notify scholarship recipients by May 1. Check your awards status online using the [Applicant Portal](https://beatriton.ucsd.edu/account).

### Chancellor's Associates Scholarship

Admitted transfer students from community colleges within San Diego County may be considered for a two-year scholarship of up to $20,000 (up to $10,000 per year). Eligible students must be California residents, have a total family income below $80,000, demonstrate financial need, eligibility for institutional need-based grants and submit the FAFSA or CADAA by the March 2 deadline. Additional factors may also include, but not limited to, first-generation college status, being an orphan or ward of the court, parenting dependent children, re-entry status, or service as a U.S. Armed Forces veteran.

### Chancellor's Associates Scholarship: Enrolled Members of Federally Recognized Tribes

**Eligibility:** Entering transfer students who are enrolled members of federally recognized tribes, admitted to UC San Diego.

- Submit a Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or CA Dream Act Application
- Considered a California Resident for Tuition Purposes
- Documentation that will be requested to verify status
  - Certification of tribal enrollment on tribal letterhead OR
  - Enrollment/membership card that contains the tribal seal and/or signature of a tribal leader OR
  - Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) if the CDIB includes tribal enrollment information OR
  - Tribal identification card with enrollment number

**Award amount and term:** A 2-year award up to $20,000, paid at up to $10,000 per year.

### Crankstart Scholarships for California Community College Transfer Students

**Eligibility:**

- Enter from a California Community College
- Have high financial need
- Have high GPA
- Have overcome challenges/hardships
- Are committed to obtaining their degree

**Award amount and term:** Up to $5,000 annually for 2 undergraduate years at UC San Diego, provided students maintain satisfactory progress toward a degree.

### Engelhorn Family Scholarships

**Eligibility:**

- Participate in the [UniversityLink](https://admissions.ucsd.edu/transfer/universitylink.html)
- Have high financial need
- Have a 3.0+ GPA

**Award amount and term:** Up to $2,000 annually for 2 undergraduate years at UC San Diego.

**Other:** Preference given to first-generation college students.

### Osher Foundation Scholarships

**Eligibility:**

- Enter from a California Community College
- Have high financial need
- Have high GPA
- Are student parents

**Award amount and term:** Up to $2,500 annually for 2 undergraduate years at UC San Diego, additionally a few one year awards may be available.

In addition to the UC San Diego scholarship above, entering transfer students may also qualify for these non-UC San Diego scholarship programs:

- [Outside Agency Scholarships](https://fas.ucsd.edu/types/scholarships/outside-agency-scholarships.html)
- [National Competitive Scholarships](https://ugresearch.ucsd.edu/prestigious-scholarships/index.html)
- [Hope Scholars Program for former foster youth](https://fas.ucsd.edu/applying/hope-scholars/index)

Remember that all scholarships are awarded on a very competitive basis.

*Scholarships at UC San Diego do not consider race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories as part of the application and selection process.*

## [Scholarships](https://fas.ucsd.edu/types/scholarships/index.html)

- [Entering First-Year Students](https://fas.ucsd.edu/types/scholarships/entering-freshmen.html)
- Entering Transfer Students
- [Chancellor's Scholarships for Entering First-Year](https://fas.ucsd.edu/types/scholarships/chancellors-scholarships-for-entering-freshmen.html)
- [Regents Scholarships for Entering Freshmen](https://fas.ucsd.edu/types/scholarships/regents-scholarships-for-entering-freshmen.html)
- [Continuing Undergraduate Students](https://fas.ucsd.edu/types/scholarships/continuing-undergraduate-students.html)
- [FAQs: Undergraduate Scholarship Applications for Current UC San Diego Students](https://fas.ucsd.edu/types/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarship-applications-for-current-uc-san-diego-students.html)
- [Receiving Scholarship Funds from Non-UC San Diego Organizations](https://fas.ucsd.edu/types/scholarships/receiving-scholarship-funds-from-non-ucsd-organizations.html)
- [Middle Class Scholarship](https://fas.ucsd.edu/types/scholarships/middle-class-scholarship.html)
- [Outside Agency Scholarships](https://fas.ucsd.edu/types/scholarships/outside-agency-scholarships.html)
- [Private and Foundation Scholarships](https://fas.ucsd.edu/types/scholarships/private-and-foundation-scholarships.html)