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
In response to the needs of Black graduate students via the 2021 Ed&IS Black Bruin Demands, and in an effort to support Black students and the broader communities which they represent and serve, the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies will administer the selection of four annual awards for the UCLA Ed&IS Scholarship for Research on Black Life. These awards 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. Applications will open in Winter 2025.
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
- Research projects focusing on the Black experience and demonstrated mentoring/service related to Black life in the United States
- US citizens or permanent residents
- Students who identify as Black are highly encouraged to apply
Applications will open in Winter 2025.
All materials must be submitted via Google forms. Please email Jennifer Lainez at lainez@gseis.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)