Funding Opportunities
UC Santa Cruz offers many ways to fund your research, internships, and other projects.
There are scholarships, grants, and special funds available across various fields, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. You can get help with research expenses, internships, and travel costs to support your academic goals.
College student project funding
Division and departmental funding
Contact your dean’s office or department for funding possibilities. If you’re working with a professor, ask about research or conference funding.
Academic Division Funding Opportunities
- Arts: Explore funding opportunities at Arts Research Institute.
- Social Sciences: Explore funding opportunities at student awards.
- Humanities: Explore funding opportunities at THI Undergraduate Support.
- Science: Explore funding opportunities at student awards and research opportunities.
- Baskin School of Engineering: Explore funding opportunities at scholarships and awards.
Department scholarships
- Latin American and Latino Studies: Explore opportunities at scholarships and awards.
- Community studies: scholarships and awards
Financial Aid and Scholarships Office
Visit UC Santa Cruz’s Financial Aid and Scholarships Office to explore the types of aid available, including scholarships and awards.