2025 Donald A. Strauss Scholarship Workshop
Join us for an exclusive workshop on April 17 from 2-3 PM at the SOP Office to learn about the Donald A. Strauss Scholarship! Gain insights from Foundation Admin Director Venita De Souza and discover how you can make your scholarship application stand out.
Past Events
Fall 2024
SOP Scholarship Opportunities Info-Session
2/13/2025 at 4pm
Location: Doheny Beach
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24-25 Donlad A. Strauss Workshop
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Knight Hennessy Visit w/ Christian Tanja
1/31/2025 at 1pm
Location: Science Library iLab A and B
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Study in the UK
2/3/2025 at 2pm
Location: SOP Office, Science Library 544
Graduate Study at the University of Cambridge with Nathan Lamb
Location: SOP Office (544 Science Library)
Date & Time: Wed. March 12, 2025 @ 10am
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Spring 2024
SOP Workshop 3
Writing your Resume
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SOP Workshop 2
Revising your Draft
SOP Workshop 1
Getting Started with your Personal Statement
VSP Education Kitchen
April 17, 2024
You will have the chance to taste authentic Mexican dishes from Distinguished Professor Natalia Molina’s book, A Place at the Nayarit: How a Mexican Restaurant Nourished a Community, prepared by Executive Chef Jessica Vanroo and UCI students. You will also learn about the history and culture behind the food which would have been served at the now closed Nayarit restaurant, formerly in LA.
T10 SOP Orientation
Tue. April 30 (5-6pm)
Join us at the T10 SOP Orientation!
Enjoy some snacks as we go through the SOP T10 process and highlight some important procedures at the iLabs on Tuesday, 4/30, 5-6 pm. The event will also be livestreamed over Zoom and recorded for those who can’t make it. Please find the Zoom link on CampusGroups and RSVP if you plan to be there!
VSP Public Talk
April 16, 2024
Explore advanced writing strategies and dive into the history of under-represented groups with PBK Visiting Scholar, Prof. Natalia Molina! Prof. Molina is a Distinguished Professor and Dean’s Professor of American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California, specializing in History, Latinx Studies, Immigration, Gender, Foodways, and Public Health
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Winter 2024
Scholarship Opportunities Info-Session I
February 20, 2024
Knight-Hennessy Workshop with Christian Tanja
February 6, 2024
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
Fall 2023
E11 Orientation Recording
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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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.
Explorer's 11 Pre-Application Workshops
All are welcome to our Explorer’s 11 Pre-Application Launch Party!
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- Enjoy hot tea & snacks
- Learn about E11 Scholarships & the Pre-Application
- Walk-ins welcome! No need to RSVP!
Summer 2023
Resume Workshop
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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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
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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Knight Hennessy Representative Visit
May 5th, 11am – 12pm at UCI iLabs
Winter 2023
Knight Hennessy Scholars Webinar
March 9th and March 29th, 2023. Various Times.
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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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
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
