UCEAP Promise Award

Fall 2020
UCEAP offers scholarships — $1 million annually — for students of all backgrounds and majors, and for all kinds of study abroad programs. All UC students participating on a UCEAP program are eligible to apply for a Promise Award. The award selections will be primarily based on academic merit and integration of a selected UCEAP program into a student’s academic and career goals, as demonstrated in a personal statement. Over 400 awards, $1,000 for summer or $2,000 for fall, spring, and year terms abroad will be distributed.

Award
$2,000.00
Deadline
03/23/2020
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please enter your GPA (i.e. 3.15)
  2. Did you transfer to the UC from a California community college or state university or from another university outside the UC system?
  3. Are you a veteran of the US Armed Forces?
  4. Do you qualify for a Pell grant?

    Federal Pell Grants usually are awarded only to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree.
  5. Are you a first-generation college student?

    Neither of your parents has graduated from college or university.
  6. Parent 1 education level:
  7. Parent 2 education level:

  8. Optional Questions


    Do you identify as a member of the LGBTQIAP+ community?
  9. Are you currently or have you previously been part of the foster care system?

    Students who were previously part of the foster care system will be considered for the UCEAP Guardian Scholarship. Please discuss the impact of this experience on your choice to study abroad within your statement of purpose.
  10. Previous International Experience
    • Do you have previous experience living, working, or studying outside of the United States?
    • If yes, please specify the date, duration, location, and type of program, employment, or living situation:

  11. General Information



    Class standing during term abroad
  12. Please select your program
  13. Will most of your classes be taught in English?
  14. If the UCEAP program you plan to attend is not taught in English, please state the language of instruction and rate your proficiency in it.
    • 1. Language of Instruction
    • 2. Reading Comprehension
    • 3. Speaking Ability
    • 4. Writing Ability

  15. Statement of Purpose


    Your statement of purpose should be a clear, concise essay, with a maximum of 500 words. In your statement, address the following:
    • How the country, language (if applicable), and specific program you selected will help you achieve your academic, professional and personal goals. Will you fulfill graduation or major requirements while abroad? How will your time abroad relate to your career path?
    • Your academic preparation for this program. What classes have you taken, or will you take, that relate to your program?
    • Specific opportunities, courses or projects you plan to pursue while abroad, and why studying abroad is the best way to accomplish them.
    • If you are a student with financial need, please discuss how this has impacted your decision to study abroad.
    • If you are a student who identifies with a cohort that is traditionally underrepresented on study abroad programs, please discuss how this has impacted your decision to study abroad. Traditionally underrepresented students on UCEAP programs include, but are not limited to, students who have transferred to UC from a community college or state university, veterans, first-generation college students, students on programs where the majority of classes are taught in a language other than English, and students who spend a full year abroad (two semesters or three quarters).

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