Program Overview
The goal of the University of California Leadership Excellence through Advanced Degrees
(UC LEADS) program is to educate California's future leaders by preparing promising students for advanced education in
science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The program is designed to identify upper-division undergraduate
students with the potential to succeed in these disciplines, but who have experienced situations or conditions that have
adversely impacted their advancement in their field of study.
Once chosen as UC LEADS Scholars, the students embark upon a two-year program of scientific
research and graduate school preparation guided by individual Faculty Mentors. Scholars are provided with an excellent
opportunity to explore their discipline, experience a research environment, and improve their opportunities for future
study in their chosen field. The Scholar gains valuable educational experience, the University a better prepared and more
diverse graduate applicant pool, and the State, well educated future leaders. Each Scholar is mentored by a member of the
UC faculty, who assists the student in designing a plan of research and enrichment activities fitted to the individual
interests and academic goals of the Scholar. This "Action Plan" includes:
- academic year research;
- paid summer research experience;
- academic year and summer research funds;
- participation in the annual University-wide Koret UC LEADS Research and Leadership Symposium;
- attendance at professional or scientific society meetings;
- travel to another UC campus; and
- academic enrichment activities, including preparation for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
This site contains information about the program, its participants, and the application process.
In addition, there are resources for students considering graduate education in science, technology, engineering and
mathematics.
For more information about the program, its participants, and the application process
at UC Santa Cruz, please contact Gail A. Porter, Graduate Division Executive Assistant, at (831) 459-5079 or email gailap@ucsc.edu.
University of California Office of the President's UC LEADS Website.
Thank you for your interest in UC LEADS! Next year's application cycle will be announced during the coming school year.
2006-2008 and 2007-2009 UC LEADS Scholars
Front Row: Ngoc Hoang, Monica Villaron, Paulina Rodriguez, Richard Sun
Back Row: Conni Bond, Taryn Cariaga, Erika Cuellar, Jenny Smith, Elisabeth Rocha, Hector Romo
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