Grants/Scholarships

All of our center grants and scholarship applications are closed for the summer. Furthermore, the information and resources below is subject to change as we transition and plan for the upcoming academic year. Please revist our website during the Fall Quarter 2025 for updates.

Center Grants 

Questions about our grants and eligibility can be directed to our center email : undocumented@ucdavis.edu .

Opportunity Grant

The Opportunity Grant helps offset unexpected expenses through basic needs and USCIS filing fee support up to $1,500/year - based on financial aid eligibility. The application will open and close quarterly until funds are depleted for the academic year. Please email us at undocumented@ucdavis.edu with questions regarding additional financial assistance or other opportunities.

We encourage UC Davis California Dream Act Application students enrolled in the current academic period (at least 6 credits/units) and UC Davis students with an AB540 verification and CA Dream Act Application on file with the UC Davis Financial Aid Office. If this is your first time submitting an application, an intake meeting will be needed. Please allow up to 5 business days for us to process your application; we will contact you with any additional steps. 

Center Scholarships

Questions about our scholarships and eligibility can be directed to our center email: undocumented@ucdavis.edu.

UndocuScholar Award

This is a one-time opportunity for undergraduate/post-baccalaureate UC Davis students to be awarded up to $1,500 to honor stellar academic performance.  

Amount Awarded: Six to eight $1,500 awards per quarter (based on student's financial aid eligibility)

Eligibility Update: The UndocuScholar Award will be a one-time award.

If you previously won the UndocuScholar Award in the 2023-2024 Academic Year, you are not eligible to apply for this scholarship. If you won this scholarship prior to the 23-24 Academic Year, you may still apply, however, priority consideration will be given to new scholarship applicants who have never been awarded UndocuScholar Award scholarship.

Decisions made by the Undocumented Student Resource Center Scholarship Committee composed of UC Davis graduate students, alumni, campus and community partners. 

Eligibility Requirements to Apply:

  • Enrolled in the current academic quarter as a UC Davis student with an AB540 verification and CA Dream Act Application on file with the UC Davis Financial Aid Office
  • Must have 2.5 cumulative UC Davis GPA or higher
  • Currently enrolled full-time in classes at UC Davis (12 units minimum)

Application materials:

  • Transcript (Include a copy of your unofficial transcript)
  • Short Written Statements  

Graduate/Professional School Student Support Award 

NOTE: To fill out the application you must use your UC Davis student email. 

The Graduate/Professional School Student Support Award is a one-time opportunity for graduate/professional school UC Davis students to be awarded up to $4,000 – based on financial aid eligibility – for academic excellence and/or stellar leadership/community service.  

Eligibility Update: The Graduate/Professional School Student Support Award will be a one-time award.

If you previously won the Graduate/Professional School Student Support Award in the 2023-2024 Academic Year, you are not eligible to apply for this scholarship. If you won this scholarship prior to the 23-24 Academic Year, you may still apply, however, priority consideration will be given to new scholarship applicants who have never been awarded Graduate/Professional School Student Support Award scholarship.

Decisions made by the Undocumented Student Resource Center Scholarship Committee composed of UC Davis graduate students, alumni, campus and community partners. 

Please note, that if awarded, the aid amount and disbursement date will depend on the financial aid department of your graduate/professional school
 

Eligibility Requirements to Apply:

  • Enrolled in the current academic quarter as an graduate/professional school UC Davis student with AB540 verification and CA Dream Act Application on file with the UC Davis Financial Aid Office
  • Have demonstrated financial need
  • Enrolled "full time" as dictated by your program
  • Demonstrate academic excellence, and/or leadership experience and/or stellar community service.  
  • 2.5 cumulative UCD Davis GPA or higher. If this is your first quarter/semester of your program at UC Davis, you will not be eligible to apply at this time. However, we highly encourage you to apply once you complete your first semester/quarter and have a UCD GPA. [Medical students are exempt from GPA requirement - but must be in good academic standing]

Application Materials: 

  • Resume or CV
  • Short Written Statements

Other Resources Outside of Our Center

UC Davis Financial Aid Scholarships

Apart from the UC Davis scholarships available for eligible students to apply, the office has a list of Outside Scholarships students can browse through and apply for if eligible. 

Immigrants Rising Fellowships & Scholarships

Immigrants Rising is a renowned non-profit located in the Bay Area. Driven by and for immigrants, they aim to support students in achieving their educational and career goals. Via the following website, Immigrants Rising has compiled lists of fellowships and scholarships that do not require proof of citizenship or lawful permanent residence status in the United States.