Open to first-year and transfer international and non-resident students with a GPA of 3.25 or higher, according to the official scholarship page.

The Global Access Program Scholarship helps eligible international and non-resident undergraduate students study at UC Merced. It is tied to admission and is intended to expand access to the university’s research programs.

Benefits
Up to $25,000 per year for eligible students, renewable for four consecutive years for first-year students and two consecutive years for transfer students, subject to the official terms.

Requirements
Meet the GPA requirement of 3.25 or higher and satisfy the university’s international and non-resident scholarship criteria. Complete the scholarship application linked on the official page.

How to apply
Apply for undergraduate admission and submit the scholarship application through the link on the official UC Merced scholarship page.