[UCRRA] Now Accepting Applications! UCR Retirees’ Association Undergraduate Student Scholarship

[Cristina Otegui]

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October 12, 2026

To:

UCR Emeriti and Retirees



From:

UCR Retirees’ Association Leadership Team



Re:

Now Accepting Applications! UCR Retirees’ Association Undergraduate Student
Scholarship



Dear UCR Retirees and Emeriti,

The UCR Retirees’ Association (UCRRA) is excited to invite UCR students to
apply for their UCRRA Undergraduate Student Scholarship in the amount of up
to $5,000. Thanks to the contributions from retired staff and faculty of
UCR, the UCRRA and its members feel honored to offer this scholarship for
undergraduate students to support their education goals and success at UCR.
Below you will find the scholarship criteria and deadline to apply. We ask
that you kindly share this scholarship opportunity with interested
students.

*Scholarship Criteria *

1.     The recipient(s) is a current 2026-2027 undergraduate student, who
has a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher (First year UCR students or transfer
students without a UCR GPA should have a cumulative high school or transfer
GPA of 3.3 or higher).

2.     The recipient(s) is the child, grandchild, or other close relative
of a UCR retiree, staff member, faculty member, or emeritus/emerita faculty.


* Deadline*

Eligible UCR students may submit their online application using the link
below by Thursday, November 12, 2026.



*Application *

Interested UCR students, please go to the online application at:
https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_023zG21Q3wcA1SK



This application includes a 500 word essay explaining their accomplishments
and how this award will help them realize their educational goals.



We thank you for your partnership and wish you a safe and engaging fall!



Sincerely,



Andy Plumley, President

Sheryl Hayes, Vice President

retirees at ucr.edu

UCR Retirees’ Association
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