International student scholarships at UC Riverside?

As an international student, I'm looking into UC Riverside's scholarship options. Do they offer any scholarships for international undergraduates and what's the process like for applying to those? Any personal experiences would be helpful!

UC Riverside does offer some scholarships that are open to international undergraduate students. Their primary source of funding for international students is merit-based. They offer the Chancellor’s Scholarship for entering freshmen (a $5,000 annual award renewable for four years) and the Provost’s Scholarship for entering transfer students ($2,500 annually, renewable for two years). Both of these scholarships are evaluated for all applicants, domestic and international, so these do not require a separate application.

For applying, the process can vary. Some scholarships may require a separate application and can have deadlines earlier than the admission application deadline. For others, you might automatically be considered as part of your application to enroll in UC Riverside.

Remember to file the UC Riverside General Scholarship Application to be considered for all scholarships you're eligible for. Check the specific requirements for each scholarship you're interested in, as they can vary.

In addition to merit-based scholarships, UC Riverside does offer talent-based scholarships, notably in the areas of music, theatre, and art, which are often open to international students as well.

Also, keep in mind that while UC Riverside does offer scholarships, the primary source of funding for most international students tends to come from personal, family, or sponsors from the home country. So it's useful to also explore possibilities from your home country regarding scholarships or financial aid that can be used for international study. Remember to keep deadlines in mind and make sure applications are complete to increase your chances of a financial award.