Students enjoy the duck pond in the Arboretum.

Apply to be a TRiO Scholar

Eligibility

You may be eligible if you are an undergraduate student who has an academic need and meets at least one of the following criteria:

  • First generation college student (neither parent or guardian has graduated from a U.S. four-year college or university)
  • Low-income based on the U.S. Department of Education scale
  • Have a physical or learning disability

Additionally, applicants must:

  • For continuing students, must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at UC Davis
  • For new students, you must commit to UC Davis and return Statement of Intent to Register (SIR)

How to Apply 

Our application for the 2025-2026 is now OPEN! You can access the TRiO Scholars Program application HERE. For incoming first year students or first year transfer students, applicants should complete the application with a UC Davis computing account. For more information on how to create one, click HERE.

Application submission deadline is Tuesday, July 1, 2025 11:59pm.

Program Expectations and Requirements

The TRiO Scholars Program (SSS) is a federally funded effort to increase the retention and graduation rates of first generation and low-income students and students with disabilities at UC Davis. Students are required to meet all program expectations and requirements to remain an active participant in the program.