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, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Statistics & Data Science.

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 academic year or summer.

The available scholarships are the following:

  • Summer Research Scholarship ($6,250)
  • Academic Year Research Scholarship ($1,250)
  • Conference Support Scholarship: $500-$2,000

 

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Requirements:

  1. Full-time UCSB student pursuing a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Studies, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Statistics & Data Science.
  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 a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DREAM scholar (DACA recipient).
  5. 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.
  6. Participate in professional development sessions.
  7. Present your research at a research seminar (Summer/Fall options).
  8. Receive a letter of recommendation from the UCSB faculty member, post-doc, or UCSB-affiliated researcher with whom you are conducting research through a Google form provided by the UCSB OEP program coordinator.

Scholarship application deadlines:

  • Summer Research Scholarship: Friday, May 16th, 2025, by 11:59 PM
  • Academic Year Research Scholarship: Friday, May 16th, 2025, by 11:59 PM
  • Research Conference Support Scholarship: Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, by 11:59 PM