Call for Applications: The Gabriel Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship
About the Award
Who can apply: UG majors in the social sciences (Anthropology, Community Studies, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, Latin American & Latino Studies, Legal Studies, Politics, Psychology, and Sociology)
How to apply: Submit your unofficial transcript, a resume, and short essay (2-3 pages maximum) to your UG Advisor outlining your passion for social issues and demonstrated commitment to public service. Departments will review all applications before forwarding to the review committee convened by the Dean of Social Sciences.
When to apply: A call for applications will go out in late February or early March. Check with your UG Advisor for your Department’s Deadline.
Are you committed to making a difference?
Are you in excellent academic standing?
If you are trying to help society - whether it is through an internship or volunteerism - the Division of Social Sciences encourages you to apply for the Gabriel Zimmerman Scholarship.
This award is available to students in the social sciences with a meritorious, ongoing and demonstrated commitment to public service and academic excellence.
Through awards like the Gabriel Zimmerman Scholarship, the Division of Social Sciences wants to give back to those that give. We care that YOU care.
Interested in applying?
Talk to your advisor about getting your application started.
About the award:
The Gabriel Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship provides financial support to UCSC undergraduate students in the social sciences who have a demonstrated committment to public service and are in excellent academic standing.
The award was named after alumnus Gabriel “Gabe” Zimmerman (Stevenson, '02, sociology). He was working for Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords as her Director of Community Outreach when he was tragically shot and killed. Read more >
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