UCSC Silicon Valley is committed to supporting global learners who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a passion for advancing their careers. Our International Student Merit Scholarship provides outstanding F-1 students with additional financial support to begin their studies.
This competitive scholarship is available to new international students enrolling in a UCSC Silicon Valley certificate program.
Scholarship overview
The International Student Merit Scholarship is designed to recognize top-performing applicants who have:
- Strong academic achievement
- Clear professional goals
- Leadership or community involvement
- Demonstrated motivation for success in their field
Scholarship recipients are awarded a one-time reduction of the International Student Fee applied to their first quarter of enrollment.
Eligibility requirements
To be considered for the International Student Merit Scholarship, applicants must:
- Apply as a new F-1 international student to a UCSC Silicon Valley certificate program.
- Students must be in initial status in the F-1 visa process to be considered for the scholarship.
- Meet all admission requirements for the chosen program.
- Submit complete application documents, including transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and financial documents.
- Demonstrate academic excellence, professional experience, or leadership potential.
- Be enrolling full-time (12 units per quarter) as required for F-1 visa students.
Note: This scholarship is not available to continuing students, part-time students, or students studying on other visa types.
