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Paying it forward
“My parents work very hard to finance my college education, so earning a scholarship eases my mind; I have helped lift some burden from their shoulders,” Quan Tran. (Photo by Carolyn Lagattuta)
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Pursuing science, technology, and transportation planning
Brandon Vi (Crown ’17, physics and computer science) (Photo by Carolyn Lagattuta)
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Saving a dying language
Scarlett Clothier-Goldschmidt is a 2014 Porter College graduate in linguistics who is pursuing her master’s degree. (Photo by Carolyn Lagattuta)
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'Change is possible'
Abuoali “Arash” Mohajerinejad (Oakes ’14) (Photo by Carolyn Lagattuta)
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'Medicine wasn't enough'
Sindy Ramirez (Oakes ’15) participated in a MBRS Summer Research Institute last year. The Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) program, provides participating students with the opportunity to receive an in-depth experience in the academic and experimental aspects of biological research. MBRS is a program of the STEM Diversity Institute for students in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. (Photo by Carolyn Lagattuta)
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Don't give up on your dreams
Gemma Garcia is studying history and sociology (Photo by Carolyn Lagattuta)
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'I recognize I can make a difference'
Student Carson Watts was the second winner of the Gabriel Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship, which supports students who are passionate about social issues and committed to public service.
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Using her mind
Student Meka Williams's fierce determination to succeed—along with help from campus and private support programs—diverted her from a potentially grim future.
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Research as a Form of Activism
Undergraduate Yeram Cheong, a South Korean immigrant, wants to bring research into a future career as a counselor and teacher
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Scholarships support community
Part of what sets UC Santa Cruz apart is our commitment to the quality of experience undergraduates receive. For many that promise would be out of reach without scholarships supported by generous donors. For some donors, scholarships represent a way to enrich their community.
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Beyond the Comfort Zone
With the help of an Irwin Project Grant, which funds student art projects on campus, art and psychology major Josh Katz launched a new trajectory of art-making.
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Engineering opportunities
Senior engineering students create design projects to address real-world problems—some with sponsorships from high-profile companies
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Overcoming the Odds
Juan Morales, whose family moved every six months to follow the crops, learned English by playing Pokemon. He is now studying computer science and video game design at UCSC. (Article by Peggy Townsend. Photo by Carolyn Lagattuta)
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I Promised Myself
Chemistry major Xochitl Rios (Photo by Carolyn Lagattuta)
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A New Worldview
Political science major Raydan Alhubaishi (Photo by Carolyn Lagattuta)
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Taking His Place
Literature major Frank Tello (Photo by Carolyn Lagattuta)
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Exploring the possibilities
Raydan Alhubaishi
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A winning combination
Soraya Danesh
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Achieving the Dream
Computer science and linguistics major Megan Vassey (Photo by Carolyn Lagattuta)
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Committed to Public Service
Yethzéll Díaz wins inaugural award named in honor of UC Santa Cruz alumnus, slain congressional aide
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Starting a Career
Electrical engineering major Skye Vendt-Pearce
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Focusing on Studies
Stella Wilson-Frey (College Eight '12, sociology) is the 2010-11 Santa Cruz Seaside Scholarship recipient.
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Creating Art
“It had always been my dream to go to UCSC,” said Nancy Bonilla, and scholarship support helped make her dream a reality.
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Access to Opportunities
Charles Tolliver, Jr.
