Black Student Life at Ed&IS
A virtual hub dedicated to increasing the visibility of our Black students and faculty and sharing relevant resources and information with our community.
The UCLA School of Education and Information Studies is committed to action against anti-Black racism. Our goal is to dismantle systemic and institutional racism across all areas of the school and become a community where all Black lives and contributions are valued and honored. We understand the urgency to engage in this work long-term and we are committed to the ongoing process of asking ourselves, as a community, “in what ways and places does anti-Blackness exist?” so that we may address those gaps to build and sustain a racially equitable school.
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This cultural series highlights the issues and concerns of the Ed&IS Black community, provides a platform for learning and discussion for the entire Ed&IS community around the intricacies of Black life in the U.S. and celebrates the accomplishments of Black individuals within our community.
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UCLA Ed&IS Scholarship for Research on Black Life
The UCLA School of Education & Information Studies welcomes submissions for the annual Scholarship for Research on Black Life. An effort to support the scholarly study of Black life in education, Ed&IS will administer the selection of four awards. The scholarship aims to support students at Ed&IS who have demonstrated service and research/projects related to Black life. Eligible students across all graduate and undergraduate programs in Ed&IS are encouraged to apply.
The Scholarship for Research on Black Life was developed after the 2021 Ed&IS Black Bruin Demands alongside the broader UCLA initiatives such as Rising to the Challenge.
The scholarships are awarded annually and provide $5,000 to each recipient. Funds will be made available in the spring and can be requested immediately or for the summer.
- Enrolled undergraduate and graduate student at Ed&IS (past awardees not eligible)
- Research projects focusing on the Black experience and demonstrated mentoring/service related to Black life in the United States
- US citizens or permanent residents
Applications now open!
All materials must be submitted via Google forms by Friday, March 21, 2025. Please email Jennifer Lainez at lainez@seis.ucla.edu with any questions.
Submission Details
All documents must be merged into 1 pdf document in the following order:
- Resume/CV
- Prompt 1 Response
- Prompt 2 Response
* Recommendations must be sent emailed directly to Jennifer Lainez by the deadline
Email subject line must read: First Name_Last Name: Black Scholars Fellowship Application (i.e Jane_Doe: Black Scholars Fellowship Application)
Respond to the following prompts (double spaced, 1-inch margins, size 12 font, up to 2 pages per prompt):
- Prompt 1: Describe your commitment and service to Black life.
- Prompt 2: How will this funding support your ongoing service and scholarship?
- Resume (Undergraduates and M.A. students only)
- Curriculum Vitae (Ph.D. and Ed.D.)
- Two letters of recommendation (one from dissertation/thesis/academic advisor)