The UCR Athletic Program encourages students to aim high in every aspect of life. Student athletics strive to excel in the classroom, as well as in his or her chosen sport. Beyond the classroom, student athletes are leaders on campus and in their communities. They engage in activities which enhance the lives of youth through numerous community service projects. In recognition of their excellence, UCR Student Athletes are encouraged to apply for an array of scholarship and award opportunities. To apply for any of these awards, speak to your coach and contact
Mark McGreevy.
The Rhodes Scholarship
Who: All fields of study; post-baccalaureate
Deadline: By nomination, October 1
Info: Tuition and living expenses for two to three years of study at Oxford University in England
British Marshall Scholarship
Who: Graduate or Undergraduate
Deadline: December 16
Info: To fund American students in pursuit of a degree in the United Kingdom.
NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
Who: Graduate
Deadline: December 16
Info: The NCAA awards 174 postgraduate scholarships annually, 87 for men and 87 for women. The scholarships are awarded to student-athletes who excel academically and athletically and who are in their last year of intercollegiate athletics competition. The one-time grants of $6,900 each are awarded for fall sports, winter sports and spring sports. Fifty-eight scholarships are awarded for each category, 29 scholarships going to both men and women. The scholarships are one-time, nonrenewable grants.
Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship Program
Who: Graduate
Deadline: Generally, applications are available online in October of each year and the completed applications are due back to the national office in late January.
Info: The Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship Program is separate and distinct from the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Program, which provides numerous annual awards with smaller stipends. The stipend for each Byers Scholarship is $21,500 for an academic year.
Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship Programs
Who: Graduate
Deadline: December 20
Info: The goal of the enhancement programs is to increase the pool of and opportunities for qualified minority and female candidates in intercollegiate athletics through postgraduate scholarships at the NCAA national office. Sixteen scholarships to ethnic minorities and sixteen scholarships to women are available annually to college graduates who will be entering into the first year of their initial postgraduate studies. Three of the 15 scholarships are restricted for Division III students only for both the ethnic minority and women's scholarship. The applicant must be seeking admission or have been accepted into a sports-administration or related program that will assist the applicant in obtaining a career in intercollegiate athletics (athletics administrator, coach, athletic trainer or other career that provides a direct service to intercollegiate athletics).
Other NCAA Programs
Hueston M. & Margaret W. Harper Award Fund
Who: Any UCR scholar-athlete who has demonstrated outstanding academic and athletic achievement.
Deadline: To Be Announced
Info: The recipient may be a male or female freshman, sophomore or junior with a minimum 3.2 GPA and a declared program of study. Each head coach may nominate up to two eligible athletes from their team. The final selection will be made based upon recommendation by the Athletics Academic Coordinator in conjunction with a selection committee.
Dr. Raymond Richardson Athletic Scholarship
Who: A member of the men's or women's golf teams
Deadline: To Be Announced
Info: The first fully endowed sport-specific scholarship in UCR history, the Dr. Raymond Richardson Scholarship is presented annually to a men's or women's golfer, providing the individual an opportunity to play collegiate golf and attain an outstanding education.
William G. Skotty Endowed Golf Scholarship
Who: A member of the men's or women's golf teams
Deadline: To Be Announced
Info: Established in honor of William G. Skotty, this scholarship is presented to a member of the UC Riverside men's or women's golfer. The award will alternate between the two teams every four years and will provide the individual an opportunity to play collegiate golf and attain an outstanding education.
Leon Braddock Athletic Scholarship
Who: Junior College Transfer; UCR Coursework Minimum GPA of 2.4
Deadline: To Be Announced
Info: The Braddock Scholarship was established in 1990 to honor the late Leon Braddock ('73) for his service and contribution to the principles of higher education.
