Departments may use these funds to recruit excellent new student and to support continuing students. Departments may model awards after the packages listed above to provide additional fellowship opportunities to students. Students should consult their academic departments for specific information regarding the process by which they might be considered for such fellowship support. Gift and Endowment Funds Occasionally, the Graduate Division conducts competitions for fellowships that will be funded through donations made to the University by private donors. Often, these funds are intended for specific purposes and are restricted in terms of award eligibility.
Funds are limited and are for travel only.
Graduate Student Travel Grant Available to students advanced to candidacy for the Ph.D., D.M.A., or M.F.A. who have been invited to present a research paper at a scholarly meeting, or to give a performance, or to present the results of research before a distinguished audience. Students are eligible to receive support for one trip during their scholarly career. Applicants must be registered or on an approved leave of absence. Student applications for travel funds must be accompanied by an abstract of the paper to be presented, a copy of the formal invitation, and a letter of support from the student's advisor indicating the importance of the forum. The UCSB Affiliates is a community-based support group for the University of California, Santa Barbara.