Funding Options
Program Fees
Program fees vary by location. See each individual program's fees and funding page for details.
Application fees for non-UCSD students:
- Visiting UC students pay an additional $50 Summer Session application fee
- Non-UC students pay an additional $100 Summer Session application fee
Notes:
All fees are subject to change without notice.
Registration, course fees, and schedules are determined by the Governor, Legislature, and Board of Regents. For more information about UC fees and budget situation, please consult the UC website. All University of California, San Diego students are charged campus-based fees as part of their registration/course fees (University Center, Recreation Facility, ICA Student Activity fees). For specific fee information, please visit: UCSD Summer Session website.
Funding Options
More than half of the students participating in UC San Diego Global Seminars receive financial aid, and there are also a range of scholarships available. You should take the initiative to figure out how you will pay for your program before you even apply. Below is a list of resources to help you research your financial options.
Financial aid
- For UCSD students
- For non-UCSD students, financial aid will be processed through your home university*
* Note: Many universities on the semester system require students to receive 6 semester units (9 quarter units) during the summer in order to be eligible for financial aid. UCSD Global Seminar coursework is worth 8 quarter units. Check with your Financial Aid Office about this requirement.
Grants
- UCSD summer financial aid includes a $2,000 summer grant for students with financial need.
- UCSD students will automatically be considered for a $1,000 Betty Tate Grant when you apply for summer financial aid.
Scholarships
These are the most common scholarships for Global Seminar participants.
| Scholarship Name | Award Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Global Seminars Scholarship (new!) | $1,500 |
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| OASIS Scholarship | $2,000 |
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| Friends of the International Center | $1,500 |
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| Stephen P. L'Italien Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
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| Eleanor Roosevelt College | $500 - $1,000 |
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| Revelle College | $500 - $1,000 |
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| Sixth College | TBA |
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| Marshall College | $1,000 |
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| Muir College | TBA |
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| Warren College | TBA |
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| Fund for Education Abroad | $1,250 |
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| Gilman Scholarship | Up to $5,000 |
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| Hostelling International Travel Scholarships | $2,000 |
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| Diversity Network Summer Scholarship | $500 |
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The general study abroad scholarships page contains a list of scholarship search engines for outside scholarships.
See a list of upcoming financial aid and scholarship workshops (PDF).
Other fundraising ideas
- Sponsorship:
- Learn how to create a letter writing campaign (PDF)
- Create a funding campaign using FundMyTravel.
- Read these fundraising tips (PDF) to create a successful campaign
- Find a part-time job:
Get in touch with UCSD Global Seminars
Study Abroad UC San Diego
University Center 409
9500 Gilman Drive #0095
La Jolla, California 92093-0095
Phone: (858) 534-1123
Email: globalseminar@ucsd.edu
VAC: http://vac.ucsd.edu
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