[Undergradstudents] Announcing the UCR SOE FIERCE Scholars Program--call for applications!!!

[GSOEDean]

Dear UCR SOE Incoming Juniors in the Education Undergraduate Major,



The SOE is exciting to announce a new initiative called the FIERCE Scholars Program.  This is a 3 year, grow-your-own initiative, focused on developing educators (teachers, school psychologists, or higher education professionals) who are dedicated to serving the communities of the Inland Empire.



If you are interested in applying, you can find the details below.  I am also excited to share that Dr. Amos Lee, who is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the SOE, will serve as the Program Coordinator for 21-22.  You are welcome to send him any questions.



I look forward to meeting you soon and I wish you a great start to the 21-22 academic year!



Sincerely,



Dr. Louie Rodriguez

Interim Dean

School of Education

UC Riverside



F.I.E.R.C.E Scholars Program

Fueling the Inland Empire Region with Community Educators



The UC Riverside School of Education (SOE) is dedicated to building an education workforce to serve historically underrepresented communities in the Inland Empire (IE) area of Southern California. The IE community is over 50% people of color, with a significant Latina/o/x, Black, Asian/Asian American, and Indigenous population groups. Our goal is to prepare and equip undergraduate students to be community-ready and equity centered after graduation to contribute to the workforce needs of the IE.



With this in mind, we are excited to announce the inaugural FIERCE Scholars Program. The following are the advantages of becoming a FIERCE scholar.

  *   $3,000 scholarship total: $1,000 for junior and senior years and $1,000 for a Master’s program in the SOE
  *   Possible job opportunities with partner districts
  *   Ongoing mentorship
  *   Invitations to SOE speaker series
  *   Networking opportunities with faculty, staff, and students committed to educational improvement
  *   Name of cohort members to remain on SOE Fierce Scholars page



Eligibility and application requirements are listed below:

  *   Junior Year Standing (incoming UCR SOE junior or SOE transfer student with junior year status)
  *   SOE major, double major between SOE undergraduate major and another UCR major (i.e., psychology, math, Ethnic Studies, etc.), no SOE minor-only allowed
  *   2.5 GPA minimum with current unofficial transcripts
  *   Two academic references or one academic reference and one non-academic reference (i.e., employer, volunteer organization).
  *   Priority given to applicants who attended an Inland Empire high school with a student population that is at least 50% Low SES and/or Title I status
  *   Priority given to first-generation college students and/or applicants who are bilingual or come from a home language in Spanish, Black or African American Language, Mandarin, etc.



If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Amos Lee, the program coordinator, at amosl at ucr.edu<mailto:amosl at ucr.edu>. Please also see the timeline for the application below.



  *   Application released September 22, 2021

     *   Find application here - https://forms.gle/8zq5WBxjudp3FD9w7

  *   Information Session: September 30, 2021 at 5:00pm (PST)

     *   Register in advance for this meeting: https://ucr.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vcu-pqDgsH9EK9IO43Pd5Iq_VnwRVO1rG <https://ucr.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vcu-pqDgsH9EK9IO43Pd5Iq_VnwRVO1rG>
     *   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

  *   Application Due Date: October 8, 2021 (11:59pm)
  *   Announcement of FIERCE Scholars by October 15, 2021

FIERCE Scholars Webpage: https://education.ucr.edu/soe-fierce-scholars












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