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Mission

Alumni Scholar Club Vision Statement:

Upon receiving an Alumni Scholarship, students are automatically granted access to the Alumni Scholars Club (ASC) at UCLA. The Alumni Scholars Club is supported by and works in conjunction with the UCLA Alumni Association to give members support, community, leadership development and connection to Alumni. Additionally, ASC provides members with various opportunities to engage in the required community service and participation for annual scholarship renewal.

It is our goal to unite and utilize the talents of Alumni Scholars in order to fully embrace the values of community, leadership, and service. To accomplish this, ASC has developed and adopted our own unique set of strategic goals:

PIECES.

Scholarships

Starting in 1936, the UCLA Alumni Association began the tradition of awarding scholarships to help deserving students. Since then, more than 10,000 Bruins have been the recipient of an Alumni Scholarship. To gain a better understanding of all the scholarships offered by the UCLA Alumni Association, information on each has been provided below. For additional information on each, please click here.

Alumni Scholarships for Incoming Students

All Alumni Scholarships for incoming students are initially awarded through a rigorous application screening process.

The Freshman Alumni Scholarship is a standard, merit-based scholarship open to all incoming students
The Dr. Ralph J. Bunche Alumni Scholarship is dedicated to continuing the legacy of Dr. Ralph J. Bunche '27, class valedictorian, United Nations founder and Nobel Peace Prize winner. These scholarships were established during the 1970s to recognize and support students from historically underrepresented backgrounds who add to the diversity of the UCLA community. Students do not need to fill out a separate application to be considered for this award.
The Community College Transfer Alumni Scholarship is for students transferring to UCLA from a Community College. The scholarship award is divided into equal annual installments to be paid over two years and applicants are subject to specific transfer requirements.

Alumni Scholarships for Continuing Students

There are two scholarship opportunities available for continuing students. The True Bruin Distinguished Senior Award is open to all UCLA seniors that have a minimum GPA of 3.75. The Lew & Edie Wasserman Grant is open to continuing Alumni Scholars that have a financial need.

The True Bruin Distinguished Senior Award is a prestigious scholarship awarded to highly meritorious students who exemplify the True Bruin values of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Service. It is an opportunity for seniors to receive a scholarship through the esteemed Alumni Scholarship Program, and highlight the skills, knowledge, and leadership experiences they have gained on campus and in their community. Award recipients will receive a $5,000 scholarship and be recognized and celebrated across campus. All eligible seniors are welcome to apply!
The Lew and Edie Wasserman Grant provides additional financial assistance to continuing students who have already won previous Alumni Scholarships. As these students have already established a strong record of merit based on their original awards, applicants are evaluated for Wasserman Grants using a combination of factors involving both merit and demonstrated financial need.

Renewal

UCLA Alumni Affairs values the commitment made to scholarship recipients. To renew your Alumni Scholarship you are expected to perform 15 hours of volunteer service and participate in 15 Alumni Scholars Club activities throughout the year. Through your service and participation, you get involved in campus events and organizations, increasing your connection to the University.

Requirements for Scholarship Renewal

Scholars must be officially enrolled at UCLA and maintaining a minimum of 12 academic units.
Scholars must be in good academic standing and meet the expected cumulative progress measures as deemed by the University.
Scholars must complete a minimum of 15 service hours and participated in at least 15 Alumni Scholars Club events by June 5, 2023.
Scholars may not receive payment, work-study, or school credit for service hours.
Service hours must be logged through your online ASC account within two weeks of completion of the service. Scholars should check to make sure an ASC director shortly after approved their submissions.

Questions about scholarship renewal can be directed to the Alumni Scholars Program Director, George Brown, at gbrown@support.ucla.edu.

Additional Information

Alumni Scholars are expected to be involved in campus events and organizations, increase their connections to the university, build their leadership skills at UCLA and stay involved with UCLA as alumni.

Scholars should notify the Alumni Scholars Program Director of any changes to University attendance. This includes studying abroad, graduating early, and taking a leave of absence.

Failure to meet any of the aforementioned requirements may lead to delayed and/or denied scholarship disbursement.

Benefits

Being an Alumni Scholar is more than just receiving a scholarship. Scholars are involved in campus events and organizations, increase their connections to the university, build their leadership skills at UCLA and stay involved as alumni. Benefits of the prestigious Alumni Scholars Club include:

Alumni Mentor Program provides students with the opportunity to have a UCLA graduate as a mentor to provide valuable career advice. Alumni Scholars get priority access to mentor selection
Leadership development opportunities are available to Alumni Scholars through various service opportunities or programs such as the Leadership Development Program. You can also apply to become an ASC coordinator or executive board member.
Additional scholarship opportunities are available through the Lew and Edie Wasserman Grant. This opportunity supports scholars that have a remaining financial need.
Support from Alumni Association staff, including a full-time advisor, to assist with campus programs and services.
Social networking in person with fellow Alumni Scholars through social activities and community service events.
Philanthropic opportunities to give back to the Alumni Scholars Club to strengthen the resources available for continued student development.

History

In 1976, the UCLA Alumni Association founded the Alumni Scholars Club (ASC) as a support group for students who had received Alumni Association scholarships. At its start, ASC focused solely on fostering relationships amongst its members by hosting social events such as: dances, parties, and bowling tournaments.

Entering the mid-1980s, ASC shifted its focus from a purely social club to one with a greater emphasis on service and community. Foremost, the organization initiated various student recruitment programs to give more scholars opportunities to alumni resources. Concurrently, ASC members became more involved in volunteering at Alumni Association events, marking the start of the service requirement for scholarship renewal.

Today, the Alumni Scholars Club coordinates a variety of student and alumni programs in conjunction with the Alumni Association. These programs vary from professional development to group bonding. ASC's executive board continues to develop and implement projects with support from the more than 500 active ASC members to show that student support goes far beyond the monetary contribution of the scholarship. Additionally, club meetings are held once every quarter and individual committees hold weekly meetings to help plan and add even more programs and service opportunities for other members.

ASC takes pride in serving UCLA and the Alumni Association, especially while working to create a sense of community among our Scholars.

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