Summer Scholars Support Program – Now Open!

To apply for Summer Scholars Support, you must meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:

1. You are 15 years of age or older and attending grades 9 – 11 as of Spring 2026 in a California high school (international or out-of-state students are not eligible; current 12th grade students are not eligible);
2. [NEW FOR 2026]: You have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (unweighted) from grade 9 to present. An unofficial transcript will be required for submission.  
3. You have not received UCLA Summer Scholars Support in the past;
4. You have a family annual adjusted gross income (AGI) of $100,000 or less; and
5. You have enrolled in an eligible 2026 UCLA Summer Sessions offering: either a Summer Course, a Summer Precollege Focus Series, or the UCLA Summer College Immersion Program.
   • Most programs will take 2-3 weeks to provide you with an acceptance decision. Please be sure to leave enough time to apply to your program and learn of your admission BY APRIL 1 to ensure you will have an admission decision. Students still waiting for admission decisions for programs on/after April 1 are ineligible to receive a scholarship. Students interested enrolling in a Summer Course do not require an admission decision and may enroll beginning 2/18.  

If you DO NOT meet the above eligibility criteria:

While we do not offer scholarships for international or out-of-state students attending UCLA summer courses or programs, we highly encourage you to utilize the following scholarship search engines to explore financial aid opportunities which may be available to you. These scholarship search engines offer a wide variety of aid that are available for many different types of students. Please note that many of these scholarships will not fully cover the cost of your courses or programs; however, getting an early start on your scholarship applications can allow you to apply and possibly receive multiple scholarships. Utilizing these scholarship search engines is not only an excellent way for you to research ways in which you can fund your summer studies here at UCLA, but also is a great way to familiarize yourself with what funding opportunities may be available for your undergraduate studies.

• https://www.cappex.com/
• https://www.scholarships.com/
• https://www.fastweb.com/

Summer Scholars Support award amounts will vary and can cover up to one of the following:

• One HS Approved Summer Course (up to 5 units)
• One Summer Precollege Focus Series
• Summer College Immersion Program (SCIP/eSCIP/SCIP+; including only one Approved SCIP course up to 5 units) 

The Summer Scholars Support scholarship will cover program and course fees only. For all programs or courses, the scholarship will NOT cover course materials, textbooks, housing, and travel costs.  

Please be sure to name the document files with your name and document type. To ensure your submission is considered, please adhere to the specified file format. Documents submitted outside this format may not be eligible for review. Please refer to the example below:

“Josie_Bruin_Transcript”, “Josie_Bruin_Resume”, etc. 

All requirements below should be acquired and prepared prior to starting the Summer Scholars Online Application.

• Unofficial transcript – PDF (.pdf) document
  • Please be sure to provide an unofficial transcript with your most recent term that meets the 3.0 cumulative GPA (unweighted) requirement. 

• Student resume – Word (.docx) or PDF (.pdf) document

• Personal Statement (see below)
  • Applicants will select 3 out of the 6 questions below and answer each question in 250 – 300 words. Personal statements should be saved in one single Word (.docx) or PDF (.pdf) document.  Please include the question you have selected above each answer.
    • Describe a pivotal experience in your education and how it has shaped the person you are today and/or your goals for the future.
    • Describe a significant challenge you have faced. How has it affected you and what steps have you taken to overcome it?
    • What class or extracurricular activity has had the biggest impact on you, and why?
    • Why are you interested in the program and/or course you have registered for, and what do you hope to get out of it?
    • Describe a community you are a part of. Why it is important to you, and what role have you had in that community?
    • What issue are you passionate about, and why? How have you acted on that passion

• 1040 Tax Form (first 2 pages only) – black out all social security numbers
  • Only 2024 or 2025 1040 tax forms will be accepted

For any additional questions, please contact us at (confidential@summer.ucla.edu).

• Current recipient of the State of California (CalFresh) or U.S. Public Assistance (including food stamps, cash, and/or medical assistance).
  • Documentation Required: Copy of EBT Card and photo ID.
• Participant in the free and reduced lunch program.
  • Documentation Required: Photo of lunch tickets or official letter from your high school containing the student’s name.
• Family Annual Gross Income below $60,000.
  • Documentation Required: Page 1 of parent/guardian(s) 1040 EZ.

1. Access the Registration Form beginning 2/18. Register for Summer Courses or apply for SCIP (SCIP, SCIP+, or eSCIP) or a Summer Precollege Focus Series. All students must complete the Participant Agreement once their application has been submitted.
   1. If you applied for a Summer Precollege Focus Series or SCIP, please do not submit a Deferred Deposit Request until you have gained acceptance into the program. Applicants should expect to hear back from the respective program within 2-3 weeks regarding an admission decision, depending on applicant volume. Once you have been admitted, please submit your Deferred Deposit request as our office cannot place Deferred Deposit if your admission is denied or pending.
   2. If you have registered for a Summer Course, please submit your Deferred Deposit Request once you have submitted your registration. Registering for Summer Courses does not require admission and you will be prompted to pay the $350 registration fee once your application has been submitted.
2. To submit a Deferred Deposit Request, email (confidential@summer.ucla.edu) with the example below alongside your documentation.
   1. “Hello, My name is [insert name]. I have [applied or registered] for [Summer Courses, SCIP, or a Summer Precollege Focus Series] and I would like to request Deferred Deposit to be applied on my account. I understand that Deferred Deposit does NOT waive the registration fee and I will be responsible to pay the registration fee, in addition to the other program/tuition fees, if I wish to remain enrolled once scholarship decisions have been made on April 20th. I have attached a copy of [1040 Tax Form, EBT card and ID, Lunch letter] as required documentation for Deferred Deposit. Thank you!”
3. If your request is approved, we will provide confirmation via email within 10 business days and enroll you in your respective summer offering (Summer Courses, Summer College Immersion Program, or the Summer Precollege Focus Series). If your request is denied or additional documentation is needed, our office will also email you within 10 business days upon your email request.

To apply, students will need to access the Registration Form beginning 2/18. Students will be able to register for Summer Courses, apply to SCIP (SCIP, SCIP+, or eSCIP), or apply to a Summer Precollege Focus Series. ​

1. Once you have created an account, you will be prompted to create an application for Summer 2026, with an additional popup to “Open Application“. A new page will appear displaying Instructions, Eligibility Requirements, Application Management, and Fees & Payment information. Select the “Continue” button at the bottom of every page to save your progress; do not simply click on the page hyperlinks without selecting “Continue” below. ​
2. Next, complete the Personal Background, Current Status, Post Summer Status, and Academic History pages. ​
3. Once you have reached the Program Selection Page, you will be prompted to select your Student Type (“High School student”). Then, you will be prompted to select a Program Type, and you will be able to select from the following choices: BASE, College/Professional Summer Institutes, Summer College Immersion Program (SCIP, SCIP+, or eSCIP), Summer Courses, or a Summer Precollege Focus Series. ​
4. Select the Program/Course you are seeking to register/apply to remain eligible for Summer Scholars. Once you have selected your choice, an additional question will appear below.
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   2. Select “Yes” to the “Do you plan to apply for the Summer Scholars Support award?”
5.  If you are selecting SCIP or a Precollege Focus Series, a Supplemental page will appear where you will be prompted to upload/attach Application Requirements for your program (Transcript, Value Statement, Essays, Recommendations, etc.). This will NOT appear if you are seeking to register for Summer Courses. 
6. Once you have reached the Signature Page, you will type your full legal name to confirm & submit application. ​
7. The Summer Scholars Support Application will appear on the Status Portal once you have registered for Summer Courses, or have been admitted into the Summer College Immersion Program (SCIP, SCIP+, or eSCIP) or a Summer Precollege Focus Series.
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8. Click on the “Summer Scholars Support Application” under Forms on the Status Portal. You will be able to view the Summer Scholars Support Application. Please complete all the questions and upload scholarship Application Requirements. Once completed, click the “Submit” button at the bottom of the form. You will be re-directed to the Status Portal, and your application will be marked as submitted with a green checkmark! You did it!
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As a reminder, registration for UCLA Summer Sessions requires a $350 registration fee, and must be paid via the Student Portal or deferred via Deferred Deposit, if applicable. ​For additional assistance, please be sure to contact (confidential@summer.ucla.edu) and a member of our team will reply as soon as possible.