Cathy D. and Michael A. Casteel Undergraduate Scholarship (Dean's Discretionary Fund)

With preference to undergraduates studying climate change, education or art in the liberal arts curriculum at UCLA, the Cathy D. and Michael A. Casteel Undergraduate Scholarship was established in 2022. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS AWARD IS FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED AT UCLA DURING AY 2025-26.

Award
$2,500 -- renewable; notification by May 23, 2025
Deadline
01/24/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you primarily a liberal arts student (as opposed to one primarily pursuing more technical/professional subjects)?
  2. Are you studying climate change, education and/or art? Select all that apply or None of the Above.
  3. What is the nature of your interest in, and commitment to, studying climate change, education and/or art? What experience do you have in one or more of those areas of study. Please provide two examples of your academic or other attainments in those areas. How do your UCLA studies and your professional goals beyond UCLA relate to one or more of those areas?
  4. Please upload a current resume that focuses on your experiences and attainments in studying climate change, education and/or art.
  5. Please write a 100-150 word bio that focuses on your interest in studying climate change, education and/or art and includes a brief statement of current career goals.
  6. LETTER OF REFERENCE: Please provide the name and email of someone (not a peer or family member) who will provide a letter of reference on your behalf that speaks to your experience, aptitude and achievements in studying climate change, education and/or art. Be sure to obtain permission from your recommender before submitting their name and email address. Your recommender will automatically receive a link prompting them to upload the recommendation via the UCLA Scholarship Portal.
  7. Please provide the best cell phone number (nine digits with no dashes, spaces or parentheses) for the UCLA Center for Scholarships & Scholar Enrichment to contact you regarding your scholarship if necessary.
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