UC Scout Scholarships

UC Scout is proud to offer scholarships towards one single semester or full year (two semester)

On Demand course. All eligible students are encouraged to apply!

Scholarship Details

Eligible students may apply for a scholarship for an On Demand course. UC Scout On Demand courses are 100% online, led by a California-credentialed teacher, and A-G approved. With a scholarship, students only pay a $50 technology fee (cost typically $399), and gain access to high-quality online education. In order to support academic success, students may enroll in only one semester of a course per term.

*If a student takes a two-semester course and completes the first semester with a grade of 70% or higher, they can continue for the second semester during the next term.

Eligibility Criteria

Students must meet the criteria below:

1. Attend a school in California

2. In grades 9-12

3. Have a minimum 2.5 GPA

Additionally, students must meet one or more of the following criteria:

» Student, parents or anyone in the household is a recipient of or eligible for CalFresh/SNAP or Medi-Cal/Medicaid

» Reside in public housing

» Household income is at or below the levels listed on the Reduced-price Eligibility Scale Meals and Snacks table based on the household size

» Current/former foster youth or homeless/shelter insecure

» Student is an English language learner, AND neither parent nor guardian has earned a four-year college degree

» Student attends a Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF+) or Title I school and/ or is a current member of a SAPEP group

How to Apply

Apply for a scholarship and view application deadlines at ucscout.org/scholarships

Scholarships are limited to one course per student per term. Selected students are required to pay a $50 technology fee per semester.

Program Requirements

Students must abide by the scholarship program requirements below:

» Attend their teacher’s weekly live appointment sessions. If the live session is on a day/time the student is not available, the student must email the teacher to report on their weekly progress

» Submit at least one graded assignment per week

» Maintain and complete the course with a 70% or higher grade

Failure to abide by these rules may result in removal from the course and scholarship program without a refund.

Questions about the scholarship program?

Contact: ucscoutscholarships@ucsc.edu