Strauss Scholar Luis Larais profiled on Today@UCI
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Multiple Scholarship Winner Vicky Zhouis profiled on Today@UCI
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Known as the SOP, our office helps undergraduate students prepare successful applications for prestigious merit scholarships such as the Rhodes and Fulbright that are international, national, and regional in scope. These are funded by outside agencies, not UCI.
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Connect with SOP!
Interested in applying for scholarships? Want to keep up with upcoming deadlines and the latest prestigious scholarship news? Join the SOP Facebook page by searching for "Scholarship Opportunities Program," or follow our Twitter feed called UCISOP.
ANNUAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOPS
Learn from the experts how to become a stronger candidate for prestigious merit scholarships!
Mon., Feb. 8 Science, Engineering, Math & ICS
Wed., Feb. 10 - Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Social Ecology
Workshops will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
If you can't attend the workshop designed for your major, come to the other event; you'll learn helpful scholarship information and tips at both workshops.
Past student winners and faculty will present information, firsthand experiences, and insider tips on applying for prestigious scholarships such as the Rhodes, National Science Foundation, Fulbright, Strauss, Goldwater, and more!
LOCATIONS:
2/8: Engineering Lecture Hall 100
2/10: Parkview Classroom Building 1100.
No need to RSVP!
Paid Government Fellowships!
Seniors interested in public service careers will find a wealth of enrichment opportunities as employees of Sacramento State through the Capital Fellows Programs. The 11-month paid post-graduate internship and seminar system offers:
- 18 Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowships
- 18 Executive Fellowships
- 18 California Senate Fellowships
- 10 Judicial Administration Fellowships
As full-time members of a legislative, executive, or judicial branch office, fellows enjoy significant responsibility and receive health benefits and a $1,972 monthly stipend. Learn more at the Capital Fellows Programs website and here. Apply directly to the Capital Fellows Programs and please notify the SOP office of your intent to apply. Applications must be received by the Foundation by February 24, 2010.
National Institutes of Health: Biomed, Behavioral & Soc. Sci. Research Scholarships
Freshmen through non-graduating seniors: earn free tuition and a guaranteed year of post-graduate employment through the National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship. It funds up to four years of tuition and a year of paid employment for students interested in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research.
Wed like to encourage you to apply if you:
- Are a freshman, sophomore, junior, or non-graduating senior
- Are a U.S. citizen or resident alien
- Have a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid.
Applications are due Feb. 28 and are available
here. Click here for more information.
Apply directly to the NIH and please notify the SOP office of your intent to apply.
James Madison Junior Fellowship
Seniors who plan to teach grades 7-12 of American history, government, or social studies may apply for up to $12,000 a year for up to two years of graduate study funding through the James Madison Junior Fellowship.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals. No university endorsement is required. To download an application, visit the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation's website. The optional SOP review deadline is January 29. Applications must be received by the Foundation by March 1, 2010.
HOW THE SOP HELPS YOU:
☆☆ Merit Scholarship Info ☆☆
TOP FACTS:
- Prestigious scholarships emphasize excellence in academic, leadership, or community service realms. Although some may incorporate a financial need component, it is not the primary selection criterion.
- They fund future research and academic or career endeavors rather than immediate monetary assistance.
- Applications often require a thorough statement of proposed study or research, a personal statement, and several letters of recommendation from faculty.
- Developing a strong application involves weeks — sometimes months — of planning and drafts. Begin the process early!
Funding agencies generally ask for:
- Official transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation from faculty
- A project proposal or plan of study
- A personal statement
Some scholarships may also require:
- An interview
- Additional letters of recommendation
- Attaining institutional endorsement of your application
You can find out about scholarships sponsored by UCI and the UC system by contacting the Office of Financial Aid at (949) 824-8262 or finaid@uci.edu).
Advising Appointments
We are eager to meet with you and help you navigate the application process for prestigious scholarships! Please follow these steps to schedule an appointment with an SOP advisor:
- Review Prestigious Scholarships, listed by application deadline. Click on links for details regarding eligibility and the selection process. Note scholarships for which you qualify based on class standing, subject area, etc.
- Email the following materials to SOP staff:
- Completed Prospective Scholarship Winner Information Form
- An updated CV (extended resume) - Find tips for creating one here.
- A current Unofficial Transcript.
- An informal Statement of Purpose and Goals - Write 300 words or less describing your academic and career goals and how you plan to achieve them.
Once we have received these materials we will get in touch with you to schedule an appointment.
RECENT SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!
2006 CARPE DIEM FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Jennifer Yanni (Humanitarian Honoree)
2008 CORO FOUNDATION FELLOWS PROGRAM
Yvette Shirinian (Winner)
2007 CORO FOUNDATION FELLOWS PROGRAM
Kenny Loo (alternate)
2006 CORO FOUNDATION FELLOWS PROGRAM
Emil Kuruvilla (Selected Participant)
2007 DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Scholarship
Alexander Phillips (Winner)
2007 FORD PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
Catherine Nguyen (Alternate)
Theresa Nguyen (Honorable Mention)
2007 FREEMAN-ASIA AWARD
Li Ana Marcus (Winner)
2009-2010 FULBRIGHT FELLOWSHIP
Robert Amador (Finalist)
Valerie Dao 08 (Winner)
Kathryn Farrar 08 (Winner)
Andy Hoang (Winner)
Sky Johnston '07 (Finalist)
Tuong Van Nguyen '08 (Alternate)
2008-2009 FULBRIGHT FELLOWSHIP
Brian Baek (Winner)
Jarrod Larson (Winner)
Yoo Nam (Winner)
Jessica Newman (Winner)
Denise Sandoval (Winner)
Neil Saigal (Winner)
Jeffrey Schauer (Finalist)
Christina Zdenek (Winner)
2007-2008 FULBRIGHT FELLOWSHIP
Tim Martin (Winner)
Martin Vega (Winner)
2006-2007 FULBRIGHT FELLOWSHIP
Marika Csapo (Winner)
Vanessa Zuabi (Winner)
Hugo Salazar (Winner)
2006-2007 U.S. FULBRIGHT-SPONSORED TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP
Genevieve Ernst (Winner)
2007 GATES CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP
Mukul Kumar (Winner)
2007 GLAMOUR MAGAZINE'S TOP TEN COLLEGE WOMEN
Anita Narayana (Finalist)
2009 BARRY M. GOLDWATER FELLOWSHIP
Matthew Hickman (Winner)
Maryjane Vennat (Winner)
2007 BARRY M. GOLDWATER FELLOWSHIP
Satoru Emori (Winner)
Allison Zemek (Winner)
2007-08 JACOB K. JAVITS FELLOWSHIP
Catherine Nguyen '05 (Winner)
2007 JACK KENT COOKE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Annette Burgueno (Winner)
2009 MERAGE INSTITUTE FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM FELLOWSHIP
Matin Khoshnevis (Winner)
2008 MERAGE INSTITUTE FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM FELLOWSHIP
Satoru Emori (Finalist)
2006 MERAGE INSTITUTE FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM FELLOWSHIP
Vilma Palma (Winner)
2006 GEORGE J. MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP
Brittany Schick (Winner)
2007 NASA Graduate Fellowship
Rebecca Shupe
2007 NATIONAL DEFENSE SCIENCE & ENGINEERING GRADUATE (NDSEG) FELLOWSHIP
Vicky Zhou
2008 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
Julie Rico (Winner)
Lilly Irani (Winner)
Loralee Larios (Winner)
Stephanie Chan 06 (Winner)
Leah Dickenson 07 (Winner)
William Hinkle 75 (Winner)
Satoru Emori (Honorable Mention)
Justin Little (Honorable Mention)
Jeffrey Cannon (Honorable Mention)
Stephanie Crofts (Honorable Mention)
Dana Garfin (Honorable Mention)
Suman Lam (Honorable Mention)
Paul Nakamura (Honorable Mention)
Tatyana Sheps (Honorable Mention)
Erik Tollerud (Honorable Mention)
Megan Warner (Honorable Mention)
Joseph Wolf (Honorable Mention)
Anaya Esperanza 06 (Honorable Mention)
Thai Chu 05 (Honorable Mention)
Ian Crossfield 04 (Honorable Mention)
Scott Mackenzie 07 (Honorable Mention)
Christina Meng 04 (Honorable Mention)
Heather Stalker 07 (Honorable Mention)
Thanh Vu 06 (Honorable Mention)
2007 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
Danielle Issa (Winner)
Jenny Ouyang (Winner)
Jung Park 06 (Winner)
Michael Thompson (Winner)
Joy Trujillo (Winner)
Matthew Whiteside (Winner)
Vicky Zhou (Winner)
Laura Marshall (Honorable Mention)
2009 NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM DAVID L. BOREN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Lina Kim (Winner)
Cristian Martinez (Winner)
2008 NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM DAVID L. BOREN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Nick Gerda (Winner)
Michael Ji (Winner)
2007 NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM DAVID L. BOREN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Joanna Do (Alternate)
2006-07 NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM DAVID L. BOREN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Tiffany Wu (Winner)
2009-10 ROTARY FOUNDATION AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Jackie Seiglie (Winner)
2006-07 ROTARY FOUNDATION AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Linna Lee (Winner)
2007 PAUL & DAISY SOROS FELLOWSHIPS FOR NEW AMERICANS
Theresa Nguyen (Finalist)
2006 PAUL & DAISY SOROS FELLOWSHIPS FOR NEW AMERICANS
Dora Castaρeda '01 (Winner)
2009 DONALD A. STRAUSS PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
Long-Co Nguyen (Winner)
2008 DONALD A. STRAUSS PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
Andy Hoang (Winner)
2007 DONALD A. STRAUSS PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
Luis Lara (Winner)
Trinh Luu (Winner)
2006 HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Mukul Kumar (Winner)
2007 JESSE M. UNRUH ASSEMBLY FELLOWSHIP (CAPITAL FELLOWS PROGRAMS)
Vasudhsiri Torch Sathienmars (Winner)
Scott Seekatz (Winner)
JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION FELLOWSHIP (CAPITAL FELLOWS PROGRAM)
Aida Macedo de Partida (Winner)
USA TODAY 2008 COLLEGE ACADEMIC ALL-STARS
Khushboo Kaushal (Honorable Mention)
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