Third year and transfer students
Now is the time to start looking for opportunities to increase your leadership skills and hands-on experience that will help you stand out as an applicant.
Tips
- If you are in an honors program, meet with your faculty advisor to discuss writing an honors thesis
- Explore internship opportunities. Consider participating in the UC Washington Program or the UC Center Sacramento program if you were unable to participate last year.
- Identify faculty and other key individuals to write letters of recommendation, and consider how each writer will reflect your skills and experience relative to the aims of each scholarship
- Schedule an appointment with the prestigious scholarship advisor to discuss your plans
Prestigious scholarships to explore
Planning for your fourth year
If graduate school is the right path for you, be prepared to begin your application for any of these scholarships toward the end of your third year: