Graduate Scholar Success Fund
Fellowship details
The Graduate Scholar Success Fund was established with the goal of supporting first-generation students who are facing urgent financial need. This emergency funding aims to reduce financial stress and foster success amongst first-generation students at UC Irvine.
Schools may submit proposals for funding up to $9,500 for a graduate student in need, provided they can match the requested amount.
Application Open: September 23, 2024
School Submission Deadline: Nominations will be evaluated on a rolling basis
Nominee Qualifications
- Have a minimum graduate-level UCI GPA of 3.7
- Demonstrate a strong academic record
- Demonstrate financial need – this could be due to an unexpected gap in funding, life events, etc.
- Be a first-generation college student (doctoral or MFA), with neither parent having received a four-year degree
For Schools
- Agree to match the amount requested
- One nomination per school may be submitted for consideration at a time
Nominations should be submitted by the School’s Associate Dean and must include:
- A description of the nominee’s current funding for the 2024-5 academic year
- An explanation of the need for funding, the proposed funding amount, and funding period, etc.
- The nominee’s current curriculum vitae
- A letter of recommendation from the faculty advisor/mentor which highlights the nominee’s academic strength
- confirmation of matching funds from School Associate Dean
Completed nominations may be sent to fellowships@rgs.uci.edu (CC tdahl@uci.edu) for consideration. Since available funding is limited, only one proposal per school will be considered at a time.
- Students should review the Terms and Conditions to ensure that they are eligible to receive fellowship or scholarship funding before applying.
- For students already receiving financial aid, acceptance of additional funding may affect their overall financial need-based support package. In such cases, students are strongly encouraged to consult with the UCI Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.