Chancellor’s Blue and Gold Scholarship Fund

Chancellor’s Blue and Gold Scholarship Fund

The Chancellor’s Blue and Gold Scholarship Fund recognizes outstanding students from Los Angeles County, expands access to UCLA education, and helps cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute to the vitality of Los Angeles and beyond.

Making College Dreams a Reality

In 1998, then-Chancellor Albert Carnesale established the Chancellor’s Blue and Gold Scholarships as part of UCLA’s broader efforts to expand educational opportunity and strengthen pathways to higher education for talented students across Los Angeles County.

Created to recognize high-achieving entering first-year students from local high schools, the program quickly became an important component of UCLA’s outreach and student support efforts. In fall 2000, it expanded to include transfer students from Los Angeles-area community colleges, broadening the program’s impact and reach.

Today, the Chancellor’s Blue and Gold Scholarships remain a meaningful investment in student success and the future of Los Angeles. By helping outstanding students from Los Angeles County pursue their educational aspirations at UCLA, the program fosters the next generation of innovators, leaders, and changemakers whose contributions strengthen the region and extend far beyond it. Awardees may receive up to $5,000 annually and become part of UCLA’s powerful alumni network, whose impact spans Southern California and communities around the globe. Gifts to the Blue and Gold Scholarship Fund help ensure that talented students can realize their dreams, access the opportunities a UCLA education provides, and contribute their talents to shaping a brighter future.