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SPP Scholarships

School of Public Policy Scholarships

Information below is based on 2023-2024 scholarships and may be subject to change. Scholarship applications typically reopen in the fall quarter.

For any questions concerning the scholarships, or the application process please email sppscholarships@ucr.edu. 

List of Available Scholarships:

  • SPP Scholarship Fund
    • Open to all SPP Students

    The SPP Scholarship will be awarded annually by the Dean of the School of Public Policy to outstanding graduate and/or undergraduate students who have maintained an upper division GPA or 3.5 or higher. Students must be Public Policy majors (not minor) and must have taken PBPL 001.

  • SPP Experiential Learning Scholarship Fund
    • Open to SPP Undergraduate Students

    SPP students participating in the UCDC program or similar experiential learning experience are eligible to apply for this award. The purpose of the award is to encourage more SPP students to participate in the UCDC or similar programs and to help alleviate any financial burden that may arise as a result of participating in the program. Students need to show that they have been accepted into the UCDC or similar program and for which term. Please write a brief essay about how the UCDC or similar program experience might fit into your academic or professional development and how you plan to utilize the SPP Award if you were to be selected.

  • Western Municipal Water District Charles D. Field Endowed Scholarship
    • Open to 3rd & 4th Year Undergraduates & MPP Students

    The Western Municipal Water District Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually by the Dean of the School of Public Policy to undergraduate students with junior or senior standing who have maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher with an interest in water issues. Student must be studying in a water-related field and/or an area of study that will lead to a water-related profession (i.e. public policy, communications, sustainability studies, environmental engineering, etc.). It is the donor's preference that the students have an interest in pursuing public service.

  • Anil & Gauri Garde Scholarship Fund
    • Open to all SPP Students

    Established by Dr. Anil Garde and Mrs. Gauri Garde, this Fund supports SPP students who experience financial hardship while striving to attain educational success. Please briefly describe the nature of your financial hardship and how this scholarship will help you achieve your academic goals.

  • Bob Stockton Scholarship Fund in Environmental Policy
    • Open to all SPP Students

    Established by family and friends of the late Bob Stockton, this Fund provides financial support to SPP students who are dedicated to the pursuit of academic research in the area of environmental policy. Please briefly describe how you came to be interested in environmental issues and how this scholarship will help you further your academic pursuit in environmental policy.

  • Michael P. Huerta Graduate Scholarship Endowed Fund
    • Open to 1st Year MPP Students

    This Fund will support first year graduate students in the School of Public Policy who demonstrate financial need and commitment to complete their Masters in Public Policy at UC Riverside. Preference will be given to students who express interest in pursuing a career in public service. In your essay, please include your goals and interest in pursuing a career in public policy and how you plan to utilize this award if you were to be selected.

  • Robert Heath Public Policy Scholarship Fund
    • Open to SPP Undergraduate Students

    This Fund will support School of Public Policy undergraduate students. Preference will be given to students who have expressed interest in pursuing a career in international affairs or foreign policy upon completion of their degrees at UCR.

  • Michael J. Sullivan Graduate Scholarship Endowed Fund
    • Open to SPP MPP Students

    This Fund will support School of Public Policy graduate students who demonstrate financial need and commitment to complete their Masters in Public Policy at UC Riverside.

  • Thy B. Bui Scholarship for UCDC Fund
    • Open to Undergraduate Students

    This scholarship will support undergraduate students participating in the UCDC program who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who hold one or more jobs while attending UCR, and who may have to temporarily lose that income in order to participate in UCDC.

  • Anil and Pama Deolalikar Scholarship Award
    • Open to all SPP Students

    This scholarship will provide financial support to undergraduate, BA/MPP, or MPP students in the School of Public Policy who are experiencing financial hardship.

  • Mal and Greg Wilkinson Student Scholarship Fund
    • Open to all SPP Students

    This scholarship will provide financial support to undergraduate, BA/MPP, or MPP students in the School of Public Policy who are experiencing financial hardship.