HOPE Scholars Summer Research Program

The Hope Scholars Program offers holistic support for students who are current or former foster youth, under legal guardianship, unaccompanied homeless, or disconnected.
Program Eligibility:
Admitted into UCSD
Former or current foster youth, legal guardianship, unaccompanied homeless, or disconnected
Full-time enrollment / undergraduate (12 units)
Considered independent by the Office of Financial Aid
California resident, U.S. Citizen, or permanent resident
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Benefits
• Learn about the research process
• Build your CV/Resume
• Receive 199 credit
• Develop presentation skills
• Social network
• Professional development
• Mentorship
• GRE Prep Course (to be determined if it will be offered)

Requirements:
*Cannot have other employment during the 8-week program.
*Cannot be enrolled in summer courses.
*Need a faculty mentor/sponsor

For questions please contact:
Tamika Balderamos-tbalderamos@ucsd.edu
Berenice Jau-bjau@ucsd.edu