2025 University of California Presidential Fellowship for Experiential Learning

The University of California has devoted substantial time and resources to examining ways to expand the opportunities and support we provide to undocumented students. This program provides additional resources to help our undocumented students learn, thrive, and build a path toward their professional futures.

Beginning Spring 2024, the University of California has expanded experiential learning opportunities for non-DACA, AB 540 undocumented students enrolled in state-supported degree programs. Eligible students can receive fellowships when they enroll in credit-bearing experiential learning courses.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Value$2,400/$5,000
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorUniversity of California
• City to studyCalifornia
• School to studyUniversity of California

Benefits

Students who meet the eligibility criteria may receive up to $2,400/$5,000 per quarter, not exceeding $7,200/$15,000 for the academic school year, depending on the UCLA educational program (undergraduate, graduate, or professional).

• The fellowship is intended to offset educational expenses such as tuition, fees, books, and supplies.
• The awarding of the fellowship may result in the adjustment of aid to keep within the cost of attendance as well as financial need as determined by CADAA (CA Dream Application)
• Undergraduate Students may receive up to $2,400 per quarter, not to exceed $7,200 for the academic school year.
• Graduate & Professional Students may receive up to $5,000 per quarter and not to exceed $15,000 for the academic school year.

Requirements

To be eligible for the Presidential Fellowship for Experiential Learning, a student must meet the following criteria:

• Be an Undergraduate, Graduate, or Professional Student
• Be a California Dream Act Applicant (CADAA) with a timely and complete application before the March 2nd Priority Submission Deadline.
• Be within the Federal Pell Grant range (Student Aid Index/SAI less than $7,395).
• Be enrolled in one of the following courses for regular academic school terms (Fall/Winter/Spring):
  • Any XP course (e.g., CCAS 100XP)
    • Learn more about Community-Engaged Courses
  • Any 99, 195, 195CE, 198, or 199 course
    • Learn more about the 195CE Courses
  • Any RES PRC 96, 99, 192A, or 192B course
• Cannot be enrolled or participating in the California for All College Corps
• No Additional Application is needed for this funding

Interview Dates and Process

Graduate Students:

• Graduate-level courses:Courses numbered 200 or above, including 500-level courses, may qualify. The graduate academic or program advisor must determine this and submit a copy of the course syllabus to the Fellowship Coordinator.
• Experiential learning:Field experience, internships, or other practical courses could meet the criteria, but the specific department or program advisor makes the final determination.

Current Graduate Courses Approved:

• SOC 401ABC: Practicum: Social Work (Approved Winter 2025)

  • Student must provide course syllabus and/or approved practicum document to the fellowship coordinator

• ARCH & UD 401: Advanced Topic Studio (Approved Winter 2025)

  • Student must provide course syllabus, approved documentation from professor or program coordinator to the fellowship coordinator

• ARCH & UD 403C:

  • Student must provide course syllabus, approved documentation from professor or program coordinator to the fellowship coordinator

• PUB PLC 298 ABC: Applied Policy Project (Approved Winter 2025)

  • Student must provide course syllabus, approved documentation from professor or program coordinator to the fellowship coordinator

• MGMT 295 A: Entrepreneurship & Venture Information (Approved 2025)

  • Student must provide course syllabus, approved documentation from professor or program coordinator to the fellowship coordinator

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more details, visit University of California Fellowship webpage