Are you studying or interning abroad in another country for credit between June and December 2025? Meet us on Mondays at 3:00 pm on Zoom! 

Do you need help writing essays for UCR education abroad scholarships? Whether you are struggling with your ideas or simply looking for ways to enhance your writing skills, these drop-in sessions are the perfect opportunity to get the help you need. 

If you need help brainstorming, revising, or a structured hour to write an essay, these sessions are PERFECT for you! Past UCR students and office hour attendees have received scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $19,000 by writing and participating in these feedback sessions.

Come to the session prepared with one of the following:

• Questions
• Outline
• Drafts

No registration is required. 

More about the scholarships:

UCR Education Abroad Programs scholarship ($500-$1,000)

• Eligibility: This scholarship will be for students of all backgrounds and majors and all available UCEAP, OAP, and FLEAP programs. Students must be enrolled at UCR as either undergraduate or graduate students.
• Where to Apply: MyUCR Abroad.
• Recommendation: One recommendation is recommended but NOT required.
• Essays: One. 
• Deadlines (2): April (summer, fall, and academic year) and October (winter, spring).
• This time, it is due April 1.

Teresa and Byron Pollitt Endowment for Study Abroad Fund ($3,000 and up)

• Eligibility: Enrolled UCR undergraduate students who have completed at least one academic year (three terms) at UCR by the time of studying abroad and have a minimum 2.8 GPA. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. military veterans with honorable discharge.
• Where to Apply: MyUCR Abroad.
• Essays: One. 
• Deadlines (2): April (summer, fall, and academic year) and October (winter, spring).
• This time, it is due April 1.

Meet us on Zoom on Mondays at 3:00 pm for these meetings: https://ucr.zoom.us/j/5579037004