University Of California Riverside
Riverside, CA
University Website: www.ucr.edu/Apply Online: admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html
The University of California, Riverside, commonly known as UCR or UC Riverside, is a public research university and one of the ten general campuses of the University of California system. UCR is consistently ranked as one of the most ethnically and economically diverse universities in the United States. The main campus sits on 1,200 acres (486 ha) in a suburban district of Riverside, California, United States, with a branch campus of 20 acres (8 ha) in Palm Desert. Founded in 1907 as the UC Citrus Experiment Station, Riverside pioneered research in biological pest control and the use of growth regulators responsible for extending the citrus growing season in California from four to nine months. Some of the world's most important research collections on citrus diversity and entomology, as well as science fiction and photography, are located at Riverside.
UCR's undergraduate College of Letters and Science opened in 1954. The Regents of the University of California declared UCR a general campus of the system in 1959, and graduate students were admitted in 1961. To accommodate an enrollment of 21,000 students by 2015, more than $730 million has been invested in new construction projects since 1999. Preliminary accreditation of the UCR School of Medicine was granted in October 2012 and the first class will enroll in August 2013. It is the first new research-based public medical school in 40 years.
The 2013 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings places UCR 46th among top public universities, 101st nationwide and ranks 16+ graduate school programs including the Graduate School of Education and the Bourns College of Engineering based on peer assessment, student selectivity, financial resources, and other factors.Washington Monthly ranked UCR 5th in the United States in terms of social mobility, research and community service, while U.S. News ranks UCR as the fifth most ethnically diverse and, by the number of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants (42 percent), the 15th most economically diverse student body in the nation. Nearly two-thirds of all UCR students graduate within six years without regard to economic disparity. UCR's extensive outreach and retention programs have contributed to its reputation as a "campus of choice" for minority students, including LGBT students. In 2005, UCR became the first public university campus in the nation to offer a gender-neutral housing option.
UCR's sports teams are known as the Highlanders and play in the Big West Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I. Their nickname was inspired by the high altitude of the campus, which lies on the foothills of Box Springs Mountain. The UCR women's basketball team won back to back Big West championships in 2006 and 2007. In 2007, the men's baseball team won its first conference championship and advanced to the regionals for the second time since the university moved to Division I in 2001.
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University of California-Riverside College Scholarships
Edison Scholars ProgramEdison International |
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award $12,500 |
deadline January 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Edison Scholars Program is open to high school seniors who live or attend a high school in Southern California Edison’s service territory. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be planning to attend a four - year college or university and pursue studies in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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#CaliforniansForAll College Corps ProgramState of California |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Program is open to undergraduate students attending partnering colleges / universities in California. Recipients of this award are required to complete 450 hours of community service. View Scholarship Details |
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HACU-IES Abroad ScholarshipInstitute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad) |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe HACU-IES Abroad Scholarship is available to students who are currently attending a Hispanic-Serving Institution that is a member of Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU). You must be a US citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum GPA of 3.3, and demostrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Priority given to... View Scholarship Details |
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Building Industry Association Foundation FundUniversity of California, Riverside |
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award $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Building Industry Association Foundation Fund is open to students attending the University of California, Riverside. You must be majoring in political science and be in a building or construction related field or considering one as a career to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Barbara B. Brink Graduate Travel Award in Art HistoryUniversity of California, Riverside |
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award $2,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Barbara B. Brink Graduate Travel Award in Art History is open to graduating seniors attending the University of California, Riverside. You must be majoring in art history to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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John Phillips Memorial ScholarshipUniversity of California, Riverside |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe John Phillips Memorial Scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students attending the University of California, Riverside. You must be interested in British culture and society and planning on studying or conducting research in the United Kingdom to be eligible for this award. Undergraduates must have a minimum 3.25 GPA and... View Scholarship Details |
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Watkins Endowed FundUniversity of California, Riverside |
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award $500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Watkins Endowed Fund is open to female graduating master's/doctoral students attending the University of California, Riverside, who have a minimum GPA of 3.5. View Scholarship Details |
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CalCPA Inland Empire Chapter ScholarshipCalifornia Society of Certified Public Accountants |
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award Up to $7,500 |
deadline December 31, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe CalCPA Inland Empire Chapter Scholarship is available to students attending a university, college, or community college within the geographical boundaries of the CalCPA Inland Empire Chapter. You must be pursuing a career in accounting and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Marguleas/Weiman Humanitarian of the Year Endowed Service AwardUniversity of California, Riverside |
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award $400 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Marguleas/Weiman Humanitarian of the Year Endowed Service Award is open to graduating seniors attending the University of California, Riverside. You must have demonstrated outstanding volunteer service to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Kenneth Nobles Memorial ScholarshipUniversity of California, Riverside |
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award $250 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Kenneth Nobles Memorial Scholarship is open to student-athletes attending the University of California, Riverside. Selection will be based upon academic achievement and financial need. View Scholarship Details |