The UCSB Edison STEM Research Scholarship aids talented undergraduate students to present already conducted research at a conference or participate in research under the direction of a UCSB faculty mentor/research affiliate in one of the following fields: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Statistics.

Within the application, you will need to specify if you are applying for a scholarship to present (already conducted) research at a conference or if you are seeking support to conduct research during the summer.

The available scholarships are the following:

  • Summer Research Scholarship ($5,000) [Application Closed for Summer 2024]
  • Scholarship to Present Research (In-State): $500
  • Scholarship to Present Research (Out-of-State): Up to $2,000

 

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Requirements:

  1. Pursuing a B.S. degree at UCSB in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Statistics.
  2. Be a student from an economically, educationally, and/or geographically challenged school in Edison-specified fields (see previous requirement).
  3. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
  4. Be enrolled in the UCSB MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) University Program (MUP). If you are not currently enrolled, enroll today at mesa.my.site.com/s/profile-update.
  5. Present your research at a local or national conference.
  6. Present your research at the UCSB Fall Undergraduate Research on Friday, November 22nd, 2024.

Scholarship application deadlines:

  • Summer Research Scholarship: TBD
  • In-State and Out-of-State Research Presentation Scholarship: TBD