UC Scout Scholarships

UC Scout is proud to offer scholarships for 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. Be in grades 9-12

3. Have a minimum 2.5 GPA

Additionally, students must meet two 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

» Neither parent or guardian has earned a four-year college degree

» Student is an English language learner

» 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