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
- Meet with your faculty advisor to discuss writing an honors thesis.
- Attend regional, national, or international conferences in your field.
- Continue to explore opportunities to study abroad.
- Participate in the UC Washington Program, UC Center Sacramento, and/or internship programs to enhance your resume.
- Present your research at the Undergraduate Research Center, other conferences, or by publishing.
- Explore the Amgen, Beckman, NSF REU, and PUF programs to support your research.
- Look at fourth-year application opportunities. Identify the programs you would like to apply for and become familiar with the application components.
- Schedule an appointment with a prestigious scholarship advisor to discuss career goals, identify suitable scholarships, and develop a plan to strengthen your application.
Prestigious scholarships to explore
Planning for your fourth year
Be thinking about your next steps after you earn your degree. Many fourth-year scholarship applications require extensive work. You will need to begin your application by the end of your third year. Once you decide which opportunity is right for you, make an appointment with the prestigious scholarship advisor to discuss your application.