The UC Office of the President has committed funds to support fellowships for students admitted to UC PhD programs after participating as summer interns funded by the UC-HBCU Initiative. These fellowships are contingent on funding availability and will be granted on a first-come basis until the allocated funds are expended.
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The UC-HBCU Fellowships will cover the full cost of tuition, including non-resident supplemental tuition, a stipend (equivalent to the established program/campus funding), and $5,000 professional development funds, which may be used at any time during the student’s program. (The campus is not obligated to match the professional development funds.) Professional development funds may be used for broadly-defined activities that contribute to the student’s professional goals. There are no other requirements and UCOP does not need to approve the activity. Funds may be distributed to the student directly in advance of the activity so long as distribution adheres to campus accounting policies.
AY 2023-24 Fellowship Structure
The fellowship provides:
Effective for the applicants for fall 2024 admission, one year of fellowship from the University of California Office of the President (UCOP).
This includes a stipend and payment of tuition and fees.
May also include payment of non-resident supplemental tuition as needed.
Three years of financial support from the academic program typically in years 2, 3, and 4.
This support may include employment as an Instructional Assistant or Graduate Student Researcher.
One year of fellowship from the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA), typically in year 5.
This includes a stipend and payment of tuition and fees, and may include payment of non-resident supplemental tuition as needed.
$5000 Bonus in first year funded by GEPA and paid out in September.(This award is not contingent on employment or expectation of service to the University.)
$5000 professional development funds provided by UCOP and paid out in September.
$3000 living supplement/transition award from UCOP in year one. (This award is not contingent on employment or expectation of service to the University.)
Professional Development Funds
Please note, the form below is for current UC San Diego UC-HBCU fellows only!
UC-HBCU Fellows can request the professional development funds in advance by submitting a request through this Google Form.