Scholarships & Awards
Wawanesa General Insurance Company Academic Excellence Award
Black Faculty and Staff Association Student of Service Award
Christ Our Redeemer (C.O.R.) Financial Assistance Award
Outstanding Freshmen/New Transfer Award
Graduating Senior Award
CAMP Statewide Award
Juanita Watts Scientific Achievement Award
- Minimum GPA: 3.6
- Qualifications: Full-time undergraduate or graduate student who has demonstrated academic excellence and shows promise of continued academic excellence while attending the University of California, Irvine. Demonstrates the potential to exceed in their academic curriculum and is a role model in the African American community.
Black Faculty and Staff Association Student of Service Award
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Qualifications: Full-time undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates leadership through their service to the African American community at UC Irvine. Student must hold a leadership position in which they have been of service to the community at UC Irvine and/or neighboring communities as well. Applications for this award will be reviewed by a committee comprised of members of the Black Faculty and Staff Association
Christ Our Redeemer (C.O.R.) Financial Assistance Award
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Qualifications: Full-time undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates the need for financial assistance in order to attend the University of California, Irvine. Must show potential in the academic arena, but also demonstrate (through their essay) that they cannot succeed academically without financial assistance. Must also demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities in the African American community. This award is sponsored by Christ Our Redeemer AME Church.
Outstanding Freshmen/New Transfer Award
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Qualifications: Full-time undergraduate Freshmen or New Transfer student. Student demonstrates exceptional character through involvement in leadership roles and activities in the African American community and clearly shows the potential to serve as a mentor and leader for years to come at the University of California, Irvine.
Graduating Senior Award
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Qualifications: Full-time undergraduate student graduating in June 2012 who has served as an example of academic excellence to underclass students and also had a powerful impact on the African American community at UC Irvine. Shows great promise in giving back to the community in the future. Students who have been accepted into an accredited graduate or post baccalaureate program beginning the Fall 2012 will be given priority consideration.
CAMP Statewide Award
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Qualifications: Full-time undergraduate student in his or her sophomore or junior year in the areas of biological sciences, physical science, computer science, engineering or mathematics. Must be an active CAMP program participant. Students who have presented nationally and are involved in faculty mentored research will be given priority consideration. A letter of recommendation from a STEM faculty member is required. Applications for this award will be reviewed by a committee comprised of members of CAMP Statewide.
Juanita Watts Scientific Achievement Award
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Qualifications: Full time undergraduate student in their sophomore, junior, or senior year of study. Scientific area of studies include biological science, physical science, mathematics, engineering, computer science, psychology, public health and neuroscience.