Trailblazer’s 10
Spring – Summer Advising
The Trailblazer’s 10 Cycle for 2024-25 opens in the Spring.
Step 1: Learn more about Trailblazer’s 10 Scholarships by viewing our Big Workshop recordings!
Step 2: Complete the SOP-PREP Course.
Step 3: Meet with a Student Advisor.
Step 4: Complete the Pre-Application through SOP-PREP.
Explorer’s 11
Fall – Winter Advising
The Explorer’s 11 Cycle for 2023-24 opens in the Fall.
Step 1: Learn more about Explorer’s 11 Scholarships by viewing our Big Workshop recordings!
Step 2: Complete the SOP-PREP Course.
Step 3: Meet with a Student Advisor.
Step 4: Complete the Pre-Application through SOP-PREP.
After utilizing the resources provided in the answers to the above questions, you will better understand whether you want to proceed to the next steps of the SOP prestigious scholarship application process, outlined below:

Initial Consultation with Student Advisor
To meet with a Student Advisor who can answer initial questions about SOP-PREP, advising, scholarships, or other SOP services, please book a 30-minute consultation appointment here. Until further notice, all appointments will be held in-person, via Zoom, or by phone per students’ request.
If you have quick inquiries, please email scholars@uci.edu.
Note: Appointments are typically not offered during Welcome Week, Finals Week, or school breaks.