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Crankstart Re-Entry Scholarship (Dean's Discretionary Fund)

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For non-traditional students returning to college after a 5-year gap or more, the UCLA College Crankstart Re-entry Scholarship and was established in May of 2008 to support undergraduate scholarships at UCLA and is part of the UCLA College Reentry Scholarship Program. Applicants to the UCLA College Reentry Scholarship will be considered for selection as a UCLA College Crankstart Re-entry Scholar.

Award Up to $5000 scholarship -- renewable

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Which collegeCrankstart Re-Entry Scholarship (Dean's Discretionary Fund) - University of California-Los Angeles Scholarship Application
Who can applyFor non-traditional students returning to college after a 5-year gap or more, the UCLA College Crankstart Re-entry Scholarship and was established in May of 2008 to support undergraduate scholarships at UCLA and is part of the UCLA College Reentry Scholarship Program. Applicants to the UCLA College Reentry Scholarship will be considered for selection as a UCLA College Crankstart Re-entry Scholar. There is no separate application. Scholarships are based on merit and financial need.
Who can applyEligibility: Reentry students (entering junior transfer students) admitted to the UCLA College for Fall. Students with a five-year gap or more in college attendance. Students ideally aged 25 to 50. Demonstrate financial need based on UCLA Financial Aid Office standards. Must submit a FAFSA or DREAM Act Application and be eligible for financial aid at UCLA . Award Amount: $5,000 per academic year (3 quarters).
Who can applyThe scholarship is renewable for a second year if the awardee:* maintains a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA at UCLA , completes 45 units by Fall Quarter of senior year (an average of 15 units per quarter), and participates in or is committed to participating in undergraduate or an off-campus internship. This requirement may be fulfilled by completing at least 2 units of: 1) Course 99 (entry-level research), or 2) Courses 197, 198, or 199 (independent study/research), or 3) Course 195 (Community or Corporate Internship). Application Procedure Complete the general application.
Who can applyAnswer the additional application questions Provide a transcript, either official or unofficial, from each College or University attended. Provide a letter of recommendation from a Community College instructor, counselor or administrator.

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Official source: https://ucla.academicworks.com/opportunities/130379
Last checked by SCRN: 2026-10-11Verified null days ago
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Name: Crankstart Re-Entry Scholarship (Dean's Discretionary Fund)Read on 2026-10-11 from https://ucla.academicworks.com/opportunities/130379
Provider: University of California-Los Angeles Scholarship ApplicationRead on 2026-10-11 from https://ucla.academicworks.com/opportunities/130379
What it provides: For non-traditional students returning to college after a 5-year gap or more, the UCLA College Crankstart Re-entry Scholarship and was established in May of 2008 to support undergraduate scholarships at UCLA and is part of the UCLA College Reentry Scholarship Program. Applicants to the UCLA College Reentry Scholarship will be considered for selection as a UCLA College Crankstart Re-entry Scholar. There is no separate application. Scholarships are based on merit and financial need. Eligibility: Reentry students (entering junior transfer students) admitted to the UCLA College for Fall. Students with a five-year gap or more in college attendance. Students ideally aged 25 to 50. Demonstrate financial need based on UCLA Financial Aid Office standards. Must submit a FAFSA or DREAM Act Application and be eligible for financial aid at UCLA . Award Amount: $5,000 per academic year (3 quarters). The scholarship is renewable for a second year if the awardee:* maintains a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA at UCLA , completes 45 units by Fall Quarter of senior year (an average of 15 units per quarter), and participates in or is committed to participating in undergraduate or an off-campus internship. This requirement may be fulfilled by completing at least 2 units of: 1) Course 99 (entry-level research), or 2) Courses 197, 198, or 199 (independent study/research), or 3) Course 195 (Community or Corporate Internship). Application Procedure Complete the general application. Answer the additional application questions Provide a transcript, either official or unofficial, from each College or University attended. Provide a letter of recommendation from a Community College instructor, counselor or administrator.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://ucla.academicworks.com/opportunities/130379
Amount: Award Up to $5000 scholarship -- renewableRead on 2026-10-11 from https://ucla.academicworks.com/opportunities/130379
How to apply: You will be automatically considered based on your completed General Application. To complete the General Application, please sign in .Read on 2026-10-11 from https://ucla.academicworks.com/opportunities/130379
Which college: Crankstart Re-Entry Scholarship (Dean's Discretionary Fund) - University of California-Los Angeles Scholarship ApplicationRead on 2026-10-11 from https://ucla.academicworks.com/opportunities/130379
Who can apply: For non-traditional students returning to college after a 5-year gap or more, the UCLA College Crankstart Re-entry Scholarship and was established in May of 2008 to support undergraduate scholarships at UCLA and is part of the UCLA College Reentry Scholarship Program. Applicants to the UCLA College Reentry Scholarship will be considered for selection as a UCLA College Crankstart Re-entry Scholar. There is no separate application. Scholarships are based on merit and financial need.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://ucla.academicworks.com/opportunities/130379
Who can apply: Eligibility: Reentry students (entering junior transfer students) admitted to the UCLA College for Fall. Students with a five-year gap or more in college attendance. Students ideally aged 25 to 50. Demonstrate financial need based on UCLA Financial Aid Office standards. Must submit a FAFSA or DREAM Act Application and be eligible for financial aid at UCLA . Award Amount: $5,000 per academic year (3 quarters).Read on 2026-10-11 from https://ucla.academicworks.com/opportunities/130379
Who can apply: The scholarship is renewable for a second year if the awardee:* maintains a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA at UCLA , completes 45 units by Fall Quarter of senior year (an average of 15 units per quarter), and participates in or is committed to participating in undergraduate or an off-campus internship. This requirement may be fulfilled by completing at least 2 units of: 1) Course 99 (entry-level research), or 2) Courses 197, 198, or 199 (independent study/research), or 3) Course 195 (Community or Corporate Internship). Application Procedure Complete the general application.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://ucla.academicworks.com/opportunities/130379
Who can apply: Answer the additional application questions Provide a transcript, either official or unofficial, from each College or University attended. Provide a letter of recommendation from a Community College instructor, counselor or administrator.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://ucla.academicworks.com/opportunities/130379

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