UCLA Economics

Departmental Scholarships

We appreciate the generous contributions of our donors who make these scholarships possible.

2026–2027 Application Cycle

The application cycle for the 2026–2027 academic year is now closed and all award winners have been notified. Congratulations to the recipients!

The application cycle for the 2027-2028 academic year will open in Winter 2027.

Application Process

Follow These Steps to Apply

Review scholarships, complete your application, and submit by the deadline.

1

REVIEW

Review available scholarships offered by the Department of Economics.


View scholarship list

2

LOG IN

Sign in to AcademicWorks using your UCLA Logon to begin your application.


Go to AcademicWorks

3

COMPLETE

Complete the UCLA general application, then search for Economics on the platform.

4

SUBMIT

Submit your application by the deadline (TBA Winter 2027).

Eligibility & Award Details

UCLA Economics

Eligibility & Award Details

Before you apply, review who is eligible and how Department scholarships are awarded and distributed.

Academic Eligibility

Major Status

You must be officially declared as an Economics, Business Economics, or Mathematics/Economics major by the scholarship application deadline, or be pre-major status and qualified by the end of this past Winter Quarter and submitted your major application by the scholarship application deadline.

Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

You must be a full-time UCLA student, enrolled in at least 12 units during Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters of the upcoming academic year.

Eligibility

Citizenship & Residency

U.S. citizens, Permanent Residents, and international students are eligible to apply. International students may not apply for scholarships based on financial need.

Financial Need

Need-Based Scholarships

If you are applying for scholarships based on financial need, you should have completed a FAFSA or DREAM application to be considered.

Award Distribution

Award Disbursement

Scholarship funds will be disbursed in equal amounts across Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters during the upcoming academic year.

Recognition

Recipient Recognition

The bio of each award recipient will be posted in the Scholarships section of the Department of Economics website.

Important Notes Before You Submit

Not officially declared yet?

Add a note at the bottom of your personal statement explaining why and when you anticipate being officially declared. This is especially relevant for Business Economics applicants this Spring and for double majors.

Accounting or Entrepreneurship

If you are not yet officially in the Minor in Accounting or Minor in Entrepreneurship, but expect to be by this Spring, indicate that at the bottom of your personal statement.

Incoming students

Students newly admitted for the upcoming Fall quarter are not yet eligible to apply for Department scholarships.

Application Details
  • Please wait to submit your application until all Winter Quarter grades have been posted to your DAR.
  • You must have submitted an application to declare the major officially by the application deadline.
  • When uploading files, title them using your last name and first initial. Example: Bruin-J
  • Award recipients are required to write a thank-you note to the donor and complete post-acceptance information.
  • Scholarships are for the upcoming academic year. Receiving a scholarship one year does not guarantee or preclude receiving one in a future year.

Ready to Apply?

Ready to Apply?

Review available scholarships, complete your application, and submit by the deadline to be considered for Department of Economics funding opportunities.