College of Engineering Scholarships
The Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE) offers a variety of scholarships to eligible students. To qualify, students must have an established UCR GPA; therefore, newly admitted students are not eligible until they have earned a GPA at UCR.
Each year, between late Winter and early Spring, eligible students receive email invitations announcing available scholarship opportunities and encouraging them to apply. Applications can be accessed through the email announcement as well as on the Scholarship Universe platform.
Minimum Eligibility Criteria:
- A cumulative UCR GPA of 3.00 or higher
- Good academic standing, defined as maintaining a term GPA of 2.0 or above
- Active enrollment in a Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE) major
- Demonstrated academic progress toward graduation:
- Within 4–5 years for students who entered as freshmen
- Within 2–3 years for transfer students
- Submission of a completed application and fulfillment of the specific eligibility criteria for each scholarship applied to
Note: Students may apply for multiple scholarships, but only one scholarship will be awarded to each selected finalist. Applications must be submitted through Scholarship Universe during the designated application period.
How does the Scholarship Universe work? It matches you with UCR/BCOE Scholarships. Here's what you need to do to start matching with scholarships today:
- Visit ucr.scholarshipuniverse.com
- Log in using your UCR NetID and password.
- Start answering questions to start matching with scholarships.
The more questions you answer, the more scholarships you're matched with.
What else does the tool do?
- Allows you to apply online to multiple scholarship opportunities through a personalized portal.
- Gives you metrics to determine your chances and effort required to apply.
- Sends alerts when you are matched to new scholarship opportunities.
- Provides automated reminders about outstanding tasks and next steps.
| Allen Van Tran Student Award in Engineering Fund Who may apply: Undergraduate or graduate students pursuing an engineering degree at the Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering. |
| American Honda Science/Engineering Endowed Fund Who may apply: Recipients must be female or minority Science or Engineering students in the Honors Program who are working on their senior thesis projects. In May 1990, American Honda created the American Honda Science/Engineering Endowment with a gift of $50,000. The endowment provides financial assistance for women and minority students in UCR's Honors Program who are planning ambitious senior thesis projects. |
| BCOE-Alumni Scholarship Fund Who may apply: Open to undergraduate students in good standing with financial need. This scholarship recognizes high-achieving students who demonstrate financial need and excel, academically and in their career preparation. |
| BCOE Faculty and Staff Scholarship Fund Who may apply: To be used for undergraduate and graduate student scholarships in the Bourns College of Engineering. |
| Bourns Foundation Engineering Scholarship Fund The Bourns Foundation Engineering Scholarship Endowment Fund Who may apply: Open to undergraduate students in good standing with financial need. The Bourns Foundation Engineering Scholarships provide financial assistance to students Bourns College of Engineering to defray costs associated with student registration and fees. |
| College of Engineering Scholarship Fund Who may apply: These scholarships tend to recognize high achieving students who demonstrate excellence academically and in their career preparation. |
| Frederick E. Gartzke Memorial Endowed Scholarship Who may apply: Open to entering first-year students in engineering, with a 3.5+ GPA. Gartzke Memorial Scholarships are awarded to entering first-year students in engineering with high academic quality and potential, who have financial need |
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Gref Family Endowed Fund for the Advancement of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Who may apply: This Fund shall be used to support the advancement of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at UC Riverside. |
| John D. Babbage Scholarship Fund Who may apply:: Open to transfer students from community colleges as well as traditional four-year. The John D. Babbage Scholarship Fund enables outstanding students in the sciences to attend UCR's Bourns College of Engineering. Recipients are designated Babbage Scholars. |
| Won and Insook Yoo Endowed Scholarship Fund Who may apply: Recipient determined on the basis of outstanding academic and service record in high school. Financial need is also a criterion. Selection is made by Financial Aid Office |
Scholarships from Departments at the Bourns College
| Alexander Scott Bilderback Endowed Bioengineering Scholarship fund Who may apply: Open to undergraduate and graduate students in Bioengineering. In 2003, Fran Bilderback established the Alexander Scott Bilderback Endowed Scholarship to support students in the Bourns College of Engineering. |
| CE-CERT / Ford Engineering Scholarship Who may apply: Candidates should have, or plan to have, a working relationship with CE-CERT. The scholarship was established to encourage and aid students in pursuit of careers in engineering. |
| Dr. Thomas H. Payne Endowed Student Award in Computer Science Who may to apply: Undergraduate student in the Bourns College of Engineering working towards a degree in Computer Science or Computer Science and Engineering with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or better. |
| Krieger & Stewart Endowed Engineering Scholarship Fund Who may apply: Undergraduate students in Environmental Engineering program and approved by a representative of the donor. Selection based on academic achievement and career potential in the water resources engineering profession, character, and financial need. |
| Roberta Nichols Yakel Endowed Scholarship Fund Who may apply: Open to juniors in Mechanical Engineering. This scholarship assists undergraduate students in the Mechanical Engineering department. |
| Ronald S. Anderson Memorial Engineering Scholarship Who may apply: U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents, full-time UCR students majoring in Engineering or similar sciences, freshman through junior status, GPA of 2.75 or better, demonstrate financial need, enrolled in 12 or more units, and demonstrated commitment to overcoming personal obstacles. |
UCR Scholarships Specifically for Engineering Students
| Mark and Pamela Rubin Endowed Scholarship Fund Who may apply: The scholarship is awarded to graduating high school students, who at the time resided in the Mission Grove area. This scholarship supports UC Riverside students living in the Mission Grove area of the City of Riverside. |
Other Scholarship and Financial Aid Resources
| UCR Alumni Association Scholarships This site lists the scholarships offered by the UCR Alumni Association. They are not limited to BCOE students. |
| UCR Financial Aid Office The UCR Financial Aid Office is dedicated to helping all students find a way to make affording college possible. This page lists some of the financial aid opportunities and scholarships available. |
| UCR Foundation Scholarships This searchable database has a list of all scholarships offered by the UCR Foundation. |