Redact Social Security Numbers

The funding agency providing this fellowship requests candidates to submit personal tax return documents. Please pay close attention to the instruction to provide only a limited portion of your return, and redact the social security number from all pages of the return. This is best practice to protect your Personal Identifiable Information (PII).

Application Packet

Submission materials must be submitted via the InfoReady Application:
- A completed and signed
- One copy of your personal vitae or résumé.
- Certified copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts to date.
- Copy of graduate exam test scores (if applicable).
- A Statement of Purpose (see insights listed below) up to three pages long (double-spaced) which considers the relationship between your graduate-level study and your intended personal and/or professional goals. Your Statement of Purpose must include a 10–15-line abstract at the top (included in the three pages) that explains, in LAYMAN’S terms, the essence of your proposed topic of study or dissertation, the methodology of its treatment, and its anticipated impact on your field of study.
- Letter of Recommendation from the Dean of Graduate School or Department Chair. (OPTIONAL)
- Letters of Recommendation from at least two professors who have taught or worked closely with you. (REQUIRED)
- Copy of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid. (FASFA) (REQUIRED)
- Financial Aid information from the University or other applicable source.
- Copy of your Federal Income Tax Return for the prior two years 2024 and 2023 are required, including your spouse’s returns, if applicable. Only submit Tax Return Form – DO NOT send schedules, etc

* If any of the documents above are not applicable, please include a statement in its place in the application packet that explains why the item is not applicable.

Please see the "Application Tips" from a previously awarded UC Fellow: Application Tips | Dolores Zorhrab Liebmann Fellowship

Nomination Process

There is no limit to how many nominations a department, Faculty mentor may submit.
A separate form should be submitted for each student.
Department coordinators or faculty mentors may submit applications on behalf of their students, or students may submit an application on their own behalf.
UC San Diego will select three students to nominate for this award.
This is a highly competitive fellowship please review the resources and tools page for tips that can help to create a successful nomination packet.

Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship