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 at UCSB 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 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. Participate in professional development sessions.
  6. Present your research at a research seminar (Summer/Fall options).
  7. 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