University of California--Merced, CA
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
61%
Tuition
In-state: $13,262
Out-of-state: $39,944
Eligibility For Public Schools
Unknown
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#165 in National Universities
Scholarships
Beverlee Sieghold Antoine Endowed Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 440-550 range of middle 50%
Description
Beverlee Sieghold Antoine Endowed Scholarship
Beverlee Sieghold Antoine's passion for English and writing are reflected in this generous legacy gift. As a Public Speaking major and alumna of UC Berkeley, class of 1935, Beverlee taught high school English in the San Joaquin Valley town of Los Banos. She established the Beverlee Sieghold Antoine Scholarship Endowment as a testament to her fondness of the valley and its first University of California campus.
Caroline L. Adams Endowed Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 440-550 range of middle 50%
Description
Caroline L. Adams Endowed Scholarship
Christopher Adams and his wife Jane Adams, established this scholarship in honor and celebration of his mother who was a member of UCLA's inaugural class and the first in her family to attend college.
Ernest S. And Bettine Kuh Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 440-550 range of middle 50%
Description
Ernest S. and Bettine Kuh Scholarship
Former Chancellor Steve Kang along with his wife, Mia, established the Ernest S. and Bettine Kuh Scholarship to express their gratitude to two remarkable individuals who provided them with encouragement and inspiration while they were at UC Berkeley. This scholarship will enable deserving freshman students in UC Merced to pursue their dream of higher education.
Floyd Family Foundation Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 440-550 range of middle 50%
Description
Floyd Family Foundation Scholarship
The Floyd Family Foundation Scholarship was established in support of deserving students from Stockton to Bakersfield. This scholarship will help students from the San Joaquin valley attend UC Merced, the first new American research university in the 21st century.
Jefferson Jennings Doolittle Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 440-550 range of middle 50%
Description
Jefferson Jennings Doolittle Scholarship
The Jefferson Jennings Doolittle Scholarship Fund was established by Jean Doolittle Henry, the daughter of the late Jefferson Jennings Doolittle, founder of the La Grange Gold Dredging Company, to honor her father's work in the Valley. This scholarship is designed to assist deserving students from the San Joaquin Valley majoring in Earth Systems Science
John C. "Jack" Pjerrou Endowed Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 440-550 range of middle 50%
Description
John C. 'Jack' Pjerrou Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was created by Lindsay Ann Desrochers, who wished to honor her brother by providing financial support to UC Merced students from the San Joaquin Valley with an interest in social or behavioral science
Leon O. And Diana Chua Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 440-550 range of middle 50%
Description
Leon O. and Diana Chua Scholarship
Former Chancellor Steve Kang and Mrs. Mia Kang established the Leon O. and Diana Chua Scholarship to express their gratitude to two remarkable individuals who provided them with encouragement and inspiration while they were at UC Berkeley. This scholarship will enable deserving freshman students at UC Merced to pursue their dream of higher education.
Lucia R. Myers Endowed Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 440-550 range of middle 50%
Description
Lucia R. Myers Endowed Scholarship
The Lucia R. Myers Endowed Scholarship was established to honor a woman who set standards as the first woman to occupy major roles in education, industry and banking. John W. Myers created the scholarship in honor of his late wife of 58 years, Lucia Raymond Myers. For more than 40 years, Mr. and Mrs. Myers owned and operated Flying M Ranches, one of the largest cattle operations in Merced County.
Merced County Association Of Realtors Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 440-550 range of middle 50%
Description
Merced County Association of Realtors Scholarship
With population growth and increased investment in the region, Merced County's real estate market is going strong. That is great news for local realtors who are sharing the wealth with the university and future UC Merced students in an innovative scholarship fund raising initiative that allows realtors to donate a portion of their earnings from the selling or buying of a house.
Based on academic achievement and demonstrated leadership, UC Merced awards the Merced County Association of Realtors Scholarship to a resident of Merced County who has graduated from a local high school or community college.
Merced Mall Regional Shopping Center Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 440-550 range of middle 50%
Description
Merced Mall Regional Shopping Center Scholarship
The Merced Mall Regional Shopping Center Scholarship will be awarded to students from the San Joaquin Valley who are majoring in management.
Minnie Andow Calteach Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 440-550 range of middle 50%
Description
Minnie Andow CalTeach Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Lawrence Andow and Judith Kramer to honor Minnie Andow's legacy of service as a special education teacher, her commitment to unlocking the unique potential of each student and her proud history as a UC Berkeley alumna. This scholarship will both support and inspire the next generation of dedicated science and math students to become teachers in the San Joaquin Valley.
Pamela Ann Stahl Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 440-550 range of middle 50%
Description
Pamela Ann Stahl Scholarship
This scholarship was created to honor the memory and dedicated public service of Pamela Ann Stahl. She was a native of Merced and devoted her professional career to teaching elementary school in Merced. She made a remarkable impact with her life and this scholarship will serve as a reminder of her contribution to education in the community. This scholarship is for upper division students who plan on making teaching their career and who have graduated from a Merced County high school or Merced College.
Ray And Joan Dezember Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 440-550 range of middle 50%
Description
Ray and Joan Dezember Scholarship
Students from Kern County have a scholarship opportunity to call their own thanks to a gift from Ray and Joan Dezember. The Dezember Scholarship was the first UC Merced scholarship established for students hailing from one county in the university's 13-county service area.
Rose R. Ruiz Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 440-550 range of middle 50%
Description
Rose R. Ruiz Scholarship
To honor their mother and her belief in higher education Fred and Mitzie Ruiz established the Rose R. Ruiz Scholarship. The object of the scholarship is to inspire and encourage those students who qualify under the California Dream Act (AB 130/131)
Stephen D. Peterson Endowed Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 440-550 range of middle 50%
Description
Stephen D. Peterson Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established through the Stephen D. Peterson Conservation Trust to remember and celebrate the life of Allan and Kaytie Peterson?s son, Stephen. Stephen's appreciation for the environment will live on through this wonderful scholarship by supporting deserving students who share Stephen's love of the outdoors.
Steve And Mia Kang Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 440-550 range of middle 50%
Description
Steve and Mia Kang Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2009 by Steve and Mia Kang to show their commitment to UC Merced's mission by contributing to the success of the campus' talented and unique students. The Kangs know firsthand that scholarships often make a college education obtainable for students.
The UC Regents Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 440-550 range of middle 50%
Description
The UC Regents? Scholarship Program was established by the Regents of the University of California in 1962, and represents one of the highest honors awarded to a student at the University. Regents? Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and exceptional promise. Although the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office administers the UC Regents? Scholarship Program on the UC Merced campus, financial need is not used as a criteria in the selection process.
Theodore And Doris Koerner Endowed Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 440-550 range of middle 50%
Description
Theodore and Doris Koerner Endowed Scholarship
Ms. Jerry Koerner wanted to honor her parents, Theodore and Doris Koerner, by establishing a scholarship in their name that would would help LeGrand High School students to achieve their dream of higher education.
Wally Coats Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 460-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 440-550 range of middle 50%
Description
Wally Coats Scholarship Fund
The Wally Coats Scholarship was created to support music and visual arts students. This scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate students who are California residents.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
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