Weekly EHE Newsletters

blue and light blue fade to black and white bicycle.
Welcome to the EHE Newsletter

Explore additional EHE and campus opportunities!

Table of Contents

EHE Advising Center Announcements

Economics Major Announcements

Teal Department of Economics Fall Welcome flyer with assorted donuts and event details

Graphic flyer: March Family Fund Scholarship for economics majors, $2,000 award, UC Davis

History Major Announcements

Graphic poster: UC Davis History Club — Wed 3:45–5:45 pm, SSHB 1427

Course Announcements

White flyer with blue text boxes describing professional minor.

Course flyer with black-and-white photograph of person by ruined bridge and course details

Jobs, Internships, and Scholarships

Customized Jobs and Internships

API Advocates Program
Flyer with group photo of certificate-holding interns at California Capitol and API Advocates logo
Business and Management
Law and Public Policy
Counseling and Social Services

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

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.

Flyer with Mediterranean harbor photo and blue-white banner showing tour title and dates

Other Opportunities

Columbia Mailman blue flyer for MS in Health Economics & Policy with program highlights.

Graphic flyer: MPAC graduate accountancy program, UC Davis logo, blue background

Flyer for UCLA Master of Arts in Latin American Studies Program

Notice

Beware of Scams 
  1. Faculty will never ask you to pay for something over email
  2. Check emails from faculty to make sure they end in @ucdavis.edu
  3. Official job offers should come through Handshake
  4. When in doubt go to official office hours with a faculty to confirm any information 

Upcoming Events and Workshops

  • Eco-coa-nomics Final Study Tips- coming Winter Quarter 2026
  • History Hustle Series- Spring Quarter 2026
     

Archives

Economics

releases every Wednesday


History

releases every Monday


East Asian Studies

releases every Friday