Juniors, seniors and credential candidates are encouraged to apply. In addition to the application, candidates are required to submit a copy of undergraduate transcripts and a personal statement. This is a UC funded repayable scholarship program offered to students who have been accepted to a two-year UCI graduate program that results in both a master's degree and teaching credential. Participants must make a four year commitment to teach in a California public school, namely a school that serves a large population of students from low-income families and has been designated by the California Superintendent of Public Instruction as meeting the criteria of the Federal Perkins Loan Program. Applicants must have high academic standing, exemplary character, be a citizen of the United States and a resident of California.
Information is distributed to all credential students during the fall quarter.
This competitive award is designed for students preparing to teach in low performing schools in California. Participants must make a four-year commitment to teach in a California low performing public school for four years. The information that is listed above may subject to change.