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EHE Advising Center Announcements
Economics Major Announcements
History Major Announcements
Course Announcements
Jobs, Internships, and Scholarships
Customized Jobs and Internships
API Advocates Program
Business and Management
- 11270632 Auditing Student Assistant | The Department of Health Care Access and Information - Expires 10/30/2026
Law and Public Policy
- 11329289 Executive Fellowship Program | Capital Fellows Program - Expires 11/10/2026
- California State Assembly Legislative Internship | California Assembly Chief Clerk’s Office | Sacramento, CA | Exp: 11/8/2026
Counseling and Social Services
- 10593300 Day Program Companion (Part-Time) at East Bay Innovations
- 11397852 Student Assistant 2 | Offices of the Chancellor and Provost-Finance, Operations and Human Resources
- 11122800 Student Dining Student Worker | UC Davis Dining Services - Expires 06/10/2027
- 11491625 Student Outreach Assistant | K-20 Regional Intersegmental Alliance - Expires 10/31/2026
- 11068039 Sports Broadcasting Crew | UC Davis Intercollegiate Athletics- Expires 11/30/2026
- 11403885 Engineering Undergraduate Office Student Peer Advisor | UC Davis College of Engineering (COE) - Dean’s Office - Expires 10/30/2026
Campus Scholarships
- U.S. Passport Grant Program: Covers the full cost of a U.S. passport and is open to undergraduate U.S. citizens aged 18 and above with financial need. Deadline: October 30, 2026
- Undergraduate Travel Awards: Up to $500 for undergraduates who travel to present at undergraduate research conferences and meetings of regionally or internationally recognized professional societies. Deadline: November 4, 2026
- Provost’s Undergraduate Fellowship (PUF): Up to $1,500 for undergraduates conducting research or creative projects under the guidance of UC Davis faculty. Deadline: November 4, 2026
Prestigious Scholarships
- Gates Cambridge Scholarship: Full-funding to pursue Master’s and PhD programs at the University of Cambridge in England. Foundation Deadline: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 3:59pm PST (U.S. citizens) and Tuesday, December 8, 3:59pm PST (International citizens)
- Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships: Up to $90,000 for graduate and professional programs is available for “New Americans” (immigrants, child of immigrants, asylee, or refugee) who is 30 years old or younger. Foundation Deadline: Thursday, October 29, 2026, 11am PST
- Capital Fellowship: Paid full-time policy employment at the California Capital along with paid university enrollment for 6-graduate credits leading to a Graduate Certificate in Applied Policy and Government. Applicants must be 20 years old or above and legally eligible to work in the United States. Foundation Deadline: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- DAAD RISE Germany: Students from North American, British, and Irish universities are selected to participate in paid summer research internships at top German universities and research institutions. Applications accepted: October 15 - November 30, 2026
- Lafayette Fellowship: Full-funding for a 1-year Master’s program at one of 21 participating universities in France. Candidates must be 26 or younger (as of 7/1/27) with GPA’s of 3.7 or greater and can be of any citizenship status. Foundation Deadline: Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 9pm PST
- SMART Scholarship: Full tuition and fees, an annual stipend, insurance and book allowances, paid summer research, and employment with the Department of War (DoW) upon graduation. Deadline: December 4, 2026
Outside Scholarships
- ISACA Scholarship Program: For students with financial need who provide the primary financial support for themselves and their dependents (children, spouse, partner, siblings, and/or parents). Up to $16,000. Deadline: November 3, 2026
- Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award: For students with financial need who provide the primary financial support for themselves and their dependents (children, spouse, partner, siblings, and/or parents). Up to $16,000. Deadline: November 15, 2026
- Blakemore Freeman Fellowships: Awarded for one academic year (2027-28) of full-time, intensive language study of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, or Khmer at the advanced level in approved language programs in East or Southeast Asia. Full tuition plus a stipend for living, travel, and study expenses. Deadline: December 30, 2026
Global Learning
Global Learning Hub Opportunities
Explore UC Davis Study Abroad Programming for 2026, including the programs highlighted below that may be of particular interest to you. Programs fill on a first-completed, first-reserved basis.
Study Abroad
- UC Davis Summer & Quarter Abroad 2027—Get Started: Our 2027 study abroad programs are here! Get started by browsing all programs, creating a Global Learning Profile to receive updates, attending a fall info session, learning about enrollment and choosing a program, or meeting with an advisor.
- Summer Abroad Program Spotlight: Monuments and Memory in Paris (New): Make Paris your classroom during a month-long program exploring the connections between art, history and society. Visit iconic sites including the Louvre, Versailles, Monet’s Gardens in Giverny, Mont Saint-Michel and Saint-Malo while learning how Paris remembers its past. Taught in English with no prerequisites.
- University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP): Where will UCEAP take you? Make study abroad part of your UC experience with programs around the world offering UC credit and financial aid. Choose from university immersion, language and culture, specialized study and internships. Applications for 2026–27 programs open at the end of October. Start exploring UCEAP and find the program that’s right for you
Global Leadership, Internships, and Research
- U21 Sustainable Micro-Internships: These free, two-week virtual internships connect UC Davis students with peers worldwide to tackle global challenges in areas such as innovation, infrastructure, gender equality and climate action. Spaces are filled on a first-completed basis. The next sessions run from November through February. Join the U21 info session on October 19. Deadline: November 1.
- Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program: The JET Program offers a competitive opportunity to live and work in Japan as an Assistant Language Teacher in public or private schools or as a Coordinator for International Relations supporting interpretation and translation. Participants receive a monthly salary, health insurance and travel costs to and from Japan. Deadline: November 1.
- University of Lausanne (UNIL) Summer Undergraduate Research (SUR) Programme: UNIL’s SUR Programme offers third-year biology and medicine students an eight-week research experience in Lausanne, Switzerland. Participants combine hands-on lab work with academic seminars and cultural exchange while exploring future careers in science. Housing is provided, along with a living expenses scholarship and opportunities for travel reimbursement. Deadline: November 15.
- DAAD Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) Scholars: RISE offers undergraduates in the fields of biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, earth sciences and physics the opportunity to complete a funded summer research internship at top German universities and research institutions. Receive a monthly stipend for three months to help cover living expenses. Deadline: November 30.
- Technical University of Munich Practical Research Experience (TUM PREP): Work alongside TUM scientists in small research teams on a hands-on research project through TUM PREP. The program includes accommodation support, a €1,000 scholarship, orientation and program activities, plus opportunities to connect with local students through the TUM Buddies program. Join the TUM PREP info session on October 27. Deadline: November 15.
Competitions, Challenges, and Funding
- Kanders Churchill Scholarship: Two annual awards fully fund the Master of Philosophy in Public Policy at the University of Cambridge for students interested in bridging science and science policy. Funding covers tuition, travel, visa and health fees, plus a stipend. Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree with a STEM major or minor by the summer following application. Deadline: November 2.
- UC Davis Undergraduate Research Travel Awards: The Undergraduate Research Center Travel Awards provide up to $500 to help students present research or creative work at professional conferences. Funding can help offset travel costs for events hosted by regionally, nationally or internationally recognized organizations. Deadline: November 4.
- Provost’s Undergraduate Fellowship: Turn your global idea into a research or creative project through the Provost’s Undergraduate Fellowship. UC Davis undergraduates can receive up to $1,500 to pursue a faculty-mentored project in research, creative work, experimentation or performance. Deadline: November 4.
- UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Universities for Goal 13 Competition: Have a bold idea to tackle climate change? UC Davis student teams can develop innovative solutions advancing climate action, clean energy and the energy transition. Compete for mentorship, international recognition, $10,000 and the opportunity to present your solution at the UN General Assembly. Deadline: November 13.
- SMART (Science, Mathematics & Research for Transformation) Scholarship: Scholarship recipients receive full tuition and fees, a $30,000–$46,000 stipend, up to $1,200 for health insurance and up to $1,000 for books. The award also includes a paid summer internship and employment with the Department of War upon graduation. Deadline: December 1.
- Lafayette Fellowship Program: One Year of Master’s Study in France: The Lafayette Fellowship, created by the French Embassy in the U.S., offers one year of fully funded master’s study at leading French universities across eight cities. Fellows also participate in an immersive leadership development program and receive mentorship. Join the Lafayette Fellowship Program info session on October 27 at 1 p.m. Deadline: December 1.
- Blakemore Freeman Fellowships: Applications are open for this fellowship, which provides a stipend for one academic year of advanced-level language study in East or Southeast Asia. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and the equivalent of three years of language study by the start of the grant. Deadline: December 30.
- Siddall Sheffield Scholarship: The University of Sheffield’s Siddall Sheffield Scholarship provides full tuition and a £18,000 stipend for a one-year engineering master’s degree. Open to U.S. students across disciplines—from engineering to computer science. Deadline: January 12, 2027.
- Donald A. Strauss Scholarship: Scholarships of $15,000 are available to sophomore and junior students of any citizenship status who want to make a difference in their communities. Recipients develop and implement a sustainable public service project anywhere in the world. Join the Strauss Scholarship info session on October 21. Deadline: February 15, 2027.
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