SPP Scholarships
School of Public Policy Scholarships
Enrolled Students: Deadline is April 15th, 2026
Incoming Students: Scholarships open on a yearly basis. Please check back in March of your enrolled year
HOW TO APPLY
- Visit ucr.scholarshipuniverse.
com - Log in using your UCR NetID and password.
- Make sure to answer ALL the questions to get matched with scholarships
Join Our Upcoming Information Session
Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
For any questions concerning the scholarships, or the application process please email sppscholarships@ucr.edu.
How to Use Scholarship Universe
What is Scholarship Universe?
Scholarship Universe is an online platform that acts as a scholarship matching tool, connecting students with potential scholarship opportunities based on their academic profile and other criteria, allowing them to easily apply for relevant scholarships through a single portal instead of searching for them individually; essentially, it helps students find scholarships they are likely eligible for by matching them to opportunities that fit their qualifications.
List of Matchable Scholarships
- Anil & Gauri Garde Scholarship
- Derick W. and Jennifer M. Brinkerhoff Scholarship
- Bob Stockton Scholarship in Environmental Policy
- Michael J. Sullivan Graduate Scholarship
- Michael P. Huerta SPP Ron Loveridge Public Service Scholarship
- Michael P. Huerta Graduate Scholarship
- Robert Heath Public Policy Scholarship
- Western Municipal Water District Charles D. Field Scholarship
- Public Policy Scholarship
Essay-Based Scholarships
Thy B. Bui Scholarship for UCDC Endowed Fund