E11 SOPre-Application Now Open

 

Explorer’s 11 Scholarship Cycle Now Open!

Are you ready to take the first step toward your academic and career goals? The Explorer’s 11 (E11) Scholarship Cycle is officially open, and we’re inviting all driven and ambitious students to apply!

This cycle offers a unique opportunity for scholars to access funding and support through the Scholarship Opportunities Program (SOP). By starting your SOPre-application, you’ll gain early access to resources, guidance, and tools designed to set you on the path to success.

 

Why Apply?

  • Access to exclusive scholarships tailored to trailblazers like you.
  • Personalized guidance to help craft a standout application.
  • Join a community of achievers ready to make an impact.
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Grant Lai Named UC Irvine’s First Churchill Scholar

UC Irvine’s First Churchill Scholar

The Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning, Division of Undergraduate Education, and Scholarship Opportunities Program proudly announce that Grant Lai is UC Irvine’s first-ever Churchill Scholarship recipient. This prestigious award, established in 1963, supports outstanding STEM students in pursuing a year of research at Cambridge University.

A Chemistry and Biological Sciences double major, Grant is one of only 16 recipients nationwide for the 2025-26 Churchill Scholarship. His research in peptide antibiotics and numerous accolades, including the Goldwater Scholarship and Beckman Scholarship, highlight his dedication to scientific excellence. Grant aspires to become a physician-scientist, bridging chemical biology and clinical medicine.

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Congratulations to Rohan Vaswani & Taylor Hart

UCI’s first NOAA recipients!

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Join us for Teatime Tuesdays!

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Find out about applying to prestigious awards, recharge with hot tea & snacks, and get advice on scholarship essays and writing!

Teatime Tuesdays will be held weekly at the SOP Office on the 5th floor of the Science Library, room 543, from 2 – 3 pm.

No sign up necessary, all are welcome to drop in!

Congratulations to Serena Wu!

UCI’s first NIH Fellowship recipient in over 20 years!

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Killam Fellowship Program

The Killam Fellowships Program is an outstanding opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students from universities in the United States. Participate in this transformative exchange program and spend either one semester or a full academic year in Canada. Find out how to apply, eligibility requirements, and award benefits!

For questions, contact your Killam adviser or info@fulbright.ca.

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Did you know?

UC Irvine was named a #Fulbright HSI Leader in 2021!

Want to learn more about this prestigious designation and how SOP has helped UCI students successfully compete for Fulbright awards since 1992?

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Phi Beta Kappa

Phi Beta Kappa is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honors society.

It celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences.

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Known as the SOP, our office advises competitive UCI undergraduate students in applying for prestigious merit scholarships.

Our staff conducts outreach and manages the campus-level application evaluation and  endorsement selection processes for these national and international scholarships, all funded by outside agencies. Some awards require candidates to earn university endorsement; they cannot apply directly to the funding agency.

SOP is able to advise competitive undergraduate candidates at UC Irvine only.

Our office informs students on a select group of 21 prestigious awards that are national and international in scope, including opportunities for funded research and study at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. SOP also facilitates UCI’s processes for evaluating applications and endorsing candidates for awards requiring University nomination.

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Scholarships

View all 21 available scholarships, their descriptions, deadlines, and more!

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Appointments with our student advisors are available online and in-person.

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Our office hosts various workshops, panels, and other events for all Anteaters.

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The SOP Office is located on the 5th floor of the Science Library. Walk-ins are welcome!

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Recent Recipients

  • Serena Wu – NIH Fellowship Recipient
  • Congratulations to UCI’s first NIH Fellowship recipient in over 20 years!

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