Past Events

Winter 2024

Halloween Tea Time

Scholarship Opportunities Info-Session II

February 27, 2024

Learn about amazing scholarship opportunities from our student panelists and get one step closer to fulfilling your educational goals at our Scholarship Opportunities Info-Session II

Halloween Tea Time

Knight-Hennessy Workshop with Christian Tanja

February 6, 2024

Learn about how to apply to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program and explore graduate programs at Stanford University with Assistant Director of Admissions for the KH Scholars program, Christian Tanja!
Click here to watch the recording!

Halloween Tea Time

Scholarship Opportunities Info-Session I

February 20, 2024

Learn about amazing scholarship opportunities from our student panelists and get one step closer to fulfilling your educational goals at our Scholarship Opportunities Info-Session

Fall 2023

Halloween Tea Time

E11 Orientation Recording

November 13

In this presentation, we go through explanations of scholarship materials such as personal statements and statements of grant purpose as well as highlight that our scholarship advising process is a journey of self-discovery. Watch the full recording here!

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Halloween Tea Time

Donald A. Strauss Scholarship Workshop

Come hear from the Donald A. Strauss Foundation about the Donald A. Strauss Scholarship, which awards $15,000 to sophomores and juniors with ideas about sustainable public service projects.

Halloween Tea Time

Explorer's 11 Pre-Application Workshops


All are welcome to our Explorer’s 11 Pre-Application Launch Party!

    • Enjoy hot tea & snacks
    • Learn about E11 Scholarships & the Pre-Application
    • Walk-ins welcome! No need to RSVP!

 

Summer 2023

Halloween Tea Time

Resume Workshop

July 18th

Watch this Resume Workshop, hosted by Allison Keller from the Division of Career Pathways, to learn more about the differences between resumes and CVs, what grad schools and scholarship organizations look for, and what makes a good resume!

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Halloween Tea Time

Resume Workshop

July 18th

Come hear from the Center for Excellence in Writing and Communication on strategies to revise essays and drafts and get tips on how to improve your writing!

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Spring 2023

Halloween Tea Time

Trailblazer's 10 Preapplication Workshop

April 4th, 4-5PM.

Join our advisors to learn about our Trailblazer’s 10 scholarships and the scholarship advising process!

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Halloween Tea Time

Knight Hennessy Representative Visit

May 5th, 11am – 12pm at UCI iLabs

Join us to hear from a Knight-Hennessy representative about this prestigious scholarship opportunity! Hear about the admission process, the application and more!

Winter 2023

Halloween Tea Time

Knight Hennessy Scholars Webinar

March 9th and March 29th, 2023. Various Times.

Join us for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Webinar! An admission officer provides an overview of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, the admission process, and the application via Zoom. The session includes a presentation, and a scholar(s) may join to share their experience.

Halloween Tea Time

Big Workshops

February 2, 7, 8, & 15, 2023.

You’re invited to attend our workshops to acquaint yourself with the awards provided by SOP. Learn about scholarships catered to your academic and professional goals and how to begin your scholarship journey!

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Halloween Tea Time

Fulbright Information Session

Wed. March 1st, 2023. 3PM – 4PM PST

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program – our most flexible and popular scholarship – sends recipients to one of 140 countries to conduct research/creative projects, earn a Master’s degree, or teach English abroad for one year. Explore what this fellowship has to offer by signing up for our virtual session!

Fall 2022

Halloween Tea Time

New Year Tea Time

Wed. January 25, 2023. 2PM-3PM

Happy new year! SOP is currently advising Strauss Scholarship candidates and will have student speakers there to answer any of your questions! Come hang out with other candidates and learn more about the Strauss scholarship while sipping on some FREE tea during this cold, rainy weather.

Register on our New Year Tea Time CampusGroups!

Halloween Tea Time

Go Abroad Fair

Thurs. November 17, 2022. 10AM – 3PM PST

Have you been interested in going abroad, but not sure where you want to go? Do you have questions that you want answers to?

The SOP office representatives will be there to provide information on prestigious study abroad scholarships. We hope to see you there!

Register on our Go Abroad Fair CampusGroups.

Halloween Tea Time

Strauss Scholarship Webinar: Recording Available

Wed. November 16, 2022. 4PM – 5PM PST

The Donald A. Strauss Scholarship Foundation awards $15,000 to as many as 15 outstanding students to pursue their projects of public service and social change. Up to $7000 of the award can be applied to the Scholar’s school tuition and expenses. Hear from past scholars and foundation trustees, and learn about eligibility requirements, deadlines.

Register on our Strauss Scholarship Webinar CampusGroups.

Halloween Tea Time

Halloween Tea Time

Mon. Oct 31, 2022. 1PM – 2PM PST

IT’S HALLOWEEN SEASON! Come and ask questions about SOP-Prep and work on your U.S. Service and Leadership Awards Pre-application while sipping on some SPOOKY FREE tea! We are accepting Pre-Applications for the Service & Leadership Scholarships until November 7, 2022 at 12PM. RSVP now on our Halloween Tea Time CampusGroups.

Halloween Tea Time

Fulbright Information Session: Recording Available!

Mon. November 14, 2022. 11AM – 12PM PST

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program – our most flexible and popular scholarship – sends recipients to one of 140 countries to conduct research/creative projects, earn a Master’s degree, or teach English abroad for one year. Explore what this fellowship has to offer by signing up for our virtual session! View the recording of this event here.

Tea Time with SOP

Wed. Oct 12, 2022. 2PM – 3PM PST

Come and learn more about how SOP supports your professional growth and leadership development as well as your unique journey through the prestigious scholarship application process. Ask questions about SOP Prep and Pre-Apps while sipping on some free tea!

Explorer's 11 Scholars Panel (Recording Available Soon)

Tue. Oct 11, 2022. 4PM – 5PM PST

SOP invites you to our online Explorer’s 11 Scholars Panel, where recent recipients of prestigious scholarships will share their tips and experiences for the application and advising process.

Anteater Involvement Fair Booth

Mon. Sept 19, 2022. 11AM – 4PM PST

Visit our booth at the Anteater Involvement Fair to learn more about what the Scholarship Opportunities program can offer to Anteaters! Information regarding Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious honor society, will also be available!

2021 – 2022 Events

Spring 2022

T10 Pre-Application Workshop | Wed. 5/30/22, 1PM PST

If you have questions about our Pre-Application or the Trailblazer’s 10 scholarships, please attend our Trailblazer’s 10 Pre-Application Workshop. Student Advisors will be available to guide you through the Pre-Application process and answer any questions. This event will be hybrid – in person and via zoom!

Winter 2022

Fulbright Fellows Panel | Tue. 5/3/22, 4-5PM PST

UCI recently earned dual distinctions of being a Top-Producing Institution for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program and part of the 35 inaugural “Fulbright Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Leaders.” We invite you to hear from our star student fellows currently or recently engaged Fulbright funded research projects.

Fulbright GPS | Wed. 3/9/22, 11AM PST

Please join us for an interactive Group Presentation Session (GPS) to learn about opportunities for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate or professional study, conduct research, or teach English. During the session, you will find out about the types of Fulbright awards, application components, tips, and get your questions answered.

Fall 2021

Big Workshops | Various Times over Zoom

Join us for our major and school specific workshops to undertand how you can start your scholarship journey! Times and Zoom links may vary depending on the workshop. Registration is required through CampusGroups.

E11 Scholars Panel | Wed. 10/13/21, 5 - 6PM PST

UCI SOP is hosting a panel of prestigious scholarship winners to inspire and encourage our current applicants to achieve their long-term career and scholarship goals.