Funding Opportunities

UC Santa Cruz offers a variety of funding opportunities to support student research, internships, and creative projects. Scholarships, grants, and special funds are available across disciplines to help cover expenses such as research materials and travel.

Koret Research Scholarship

The Koret Scholarship is $2,000 award administered by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office and funded through a generous grant from the Koret Foundation. Each year, up to 50 UC Santa Cruz students conducting a variety of research projects receive this award.

Koret Scholars Program

College Student Project Funding

Division and Departmental Funding

Contact your dean’s office or department for funding possibilities. If you’re working with a professor, ask about research or conference funding.

Academic Division Funding Opportunities
Department scholarships

Financial Aid and Scholarships Office

Visit UC Santa Cruz’s Financial Aid and Scholarships Office to explore the types of aid available, including scholarships and awards.

Last modified: Oct 14, 2025