UCEAP Yearlong Scholarships

UCEAP Yearlong Scholarships 2026-2027

UCEAP Yearlong Scholarships are awarded to students who participate in yearlong UCEAP programs. This application is for the following UCEAP Yearlong Scholarships: the Shortes Scholarship ($10,000), the Chris Borton Memorial Scholarship ($8,000), and the Duttenhaver Scholars Program ($5,000). These awards will be disbursed based on academic performance and financial need. Applicants must have a passion for studying abroad and a willingness to embrace and learn from the host country’s customs, language, and culture.

Award
Varies
Deadline
03/15/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. THIS IS A YEAR-LONG OPPORTUNITY.

    Please only apply to this scholarship if you are studying abroad for two consecutive, semester-long terms in the same country. By selecting yes below, you certify that you are studying abroad for a full year in one country.

  2. Contact Information


    Student ID#
  3. First Name
  4. Last Name
  5. Preferred Phone Number
  6. Preferred Email Address
  7. Secondary Email Address
  8. UC Campus
  9. Major(s)
    • Major 1
    • Major 2 (put N/A if not applicable)
    • Major 3 (put N/A if not applicable)
  10. Minor(s)
    • Minor 1
    • Minor 2
    • Minor 3
  11. Please enter your GPA (i.e. 3.15)

  12. General Information



    Class standing during term abroad
  13. Please select your host country and host institution from the following list (2026-2027):
  14. Please select your program from the following list (2026-2027):
  15. 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.
  16. Are you a first-generation college student?
    Neither of your parents has graduated from college or university.
  17. Parent 1 education level:
  18. Parent 2 education level:
  19. Are you currently or have you previously been part of the foster care system?
  20. Are you a veteran of the US Armed Forces?
  21. Did you transfer to the UC from a California community college or state university or from another university outside the UC system?

  22. Program Language

    Will you be studying in a country where English is not the primary language?
  23. Will the majority of your coursework be taught in a language other than English?
  24. Please provide context for your experience studying this language so far. What is your reading/writing/speaking proficiency, and how do you plan to prepare for/embrace studying this language while abroad? (If you are studying in an English-speaking country, please state N/A.)
  25. Previous International Experience
    • Do you have previous experience living, working, or studying outside of the United States? Please select yes or no.
    • If yes, please specify the date, duration, location, and type of program, employment, or living situation. (If no, please put N/A for not applicable).

  26. Financial Information

    Please estimate the following in US dollars for the duration of your full year abroad:
    • 1. Total Projected Expenses for Study Abroad
    • 2. Expected Family Contribution
    • 3. Campus Financial Aid - Scholarships and Grants
    • 4.Campus Financial Aid - Loans
    • 5. Other Grants or Private Scholarships
    • 6. Total Student Loan Debt to Date (through the end of the year before you go abroad)

  27. Statement of Financial Need (250 words or less)


    Provide an essay that explains your need for financial assistance. Please include how you plan to personally financially contribute to your program cost and if your family is going to contribute financially. Please also include information about any loans you have taken out up to this point.

    Be as complete and candid as possible in your essay, particularly if you have any unusual circumstances that affect your eligibility for financial aid or your ability to pay for your study abroad program. Examples would include: first generation college student, re-entry student, single parent, parental unemployment, bankruptcy, unforeseen medical expenses, siblings in college, etc. Do not restate information from your Statement of Purpose.

  28. Statement of Academic Preparation (250 words or less)



    Tell us about your academic preparation for your time abroad. Explain how your major or focus of study is related to your host country and the opportunities available there. If you have chosen your host country for a specific area of study, please indicate that and how you have prepared to take advantage of those courses.

    The preferred qualification for the scholarship is a 3.0 GPA. If you have a GPA below 3.0, please use the Statement of Academic Preparation to explain why your GPA is below the requirement.

  29. Yearlong Scholarship Statement of Purpose (750 words or less)


    Students may anticipate that spending a year abroad will allow them to learn about themselves and others. When preparing to write your personal statement, think about how you will learn and grow from your time abroad. This statement is an opportunity to communicate additional information about yourself outside of the academic realm such as your hobbies, previous experience abroad, jobs held, cultural interests, and activities. Details that would give the selection committee a sense of your personality are welcomed. The selection committee is looking for students who approach the privilege of studying abroad with appreciation and humility, who will be keen observers of their host country, and who will be open to new experiences.

    Limit your essay to 750 words. Keep your essay focused with concise and clear writing, proper grammar, and accurate spelling. Have someone review your essay with these requirements in mind. We strongly advise all students to take advantage of any writing resources available on campus. Avoid redundancies in your statement by creating a unique response. Be specific about your reasons for studying abroad. Scholarship reviewers will be checking student statements for the use of AI. Applications with general or vague AI-generated statements will not be awarded points. Scholarship Reviewers read hundreds of statements each term; make your application unique by using your voice. Address how the country, language (if applicable), and specific program you selected will help you achieve your academic, professional, and personal goals. Please consider the following questions in your essay:

    Academic objectives for studying abroad:
  30. Which courses do you plan to take abroad?
  31. How will these courses complement or enhance what you have taken at your home UC campus?
  32. Are there faculty members at your host university with whom you would like to study?
  33. Are there departments at your host university that offer unique perspectives on your area of study that are different from your home department?

    34. Career objectives for studying abroad:
  34. How will studying abroad help you achieve your future career goals?
  35. What examples of knowledge, skills, and experiences will you draw on to meet the challenges of going abroad?
  36. Do you plan to have an internship related to your career interests?

    37. Personal growth opportunities for studying abroad:
  37. What sparked your interest in studying abroad?
  38. How do you hope to grow personally while abroad?
  39. Why did you choose a year-long program and how did you determine which specific host country and program best matched your goals?
  40. Studying abroad entails a great deal of change and independence. How do you anticipate navigating a different culture and new challenges while abroad?

  41. Letter of Recommendation


    The letter of recommendation is strongly encouraged, though not required. Seek to provide a strong letter of recommendation, such as one from a supervisor, TA or faculty member, or the head of a nonprofit where you have volunteered. The letter should come from someone who knows you and is familiar with your academic work and personal characteristics. A letter from a supervisor or TA who knows you well is more useful than a letter from a professor who cannot speak to your personal goals and previous successes. You may use a letter that has been solicited for your general EAP application. Personal references are not acceptable for this application.

    You may upload a letter yourself if you have a PDF copy. If you would like a letter to be uploaded by the recommender, then please complete the following question with the recommender’s contact information so that we may request a letter for you. Be sure to contact your recommender in advance to confirm that he or she is willing and able to upload a letter for you by the deadline of March 15 (for Fall departures) or September 15 (for Spring & Winter Departures).
  42. Letter of Recommendation
  43. I certify that all information reported in my application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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