Chancellor's Associates Scholars Program

e-Newsletter | March 2025

Greetings CASP,

Happy March! We hope that your year has been off to a great start. Whether you’re buried in assignments or just trying to stay on top of everything, remember to take it one day at a time. Keep your goals in view, but pace yourself—progress is progress, no matter how small. This month, focus on what you can control, and don’t forget that it’s okay to take breaks and recharge along the way. We’re here for you! To make things easier, we’ve pulled together a bunch of events and opportunities. You got it!

We are open! Come by and say hello to our new office located on the 3rd floor of Center Hall (through Door E & F). We have free printing, a dry kitchen, and a study space open Mon - Fri from 9 am - 5 pm.

Visit the CASP day-to-day calendar of events to keep up to date with CASP events, resources, and other opportunities available to you all!

As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns at casp@ucsd.edu, (858) 534-8366.

To schedule a time to meet with one of our professional staff members virtually, please check our availability by clicking here.

CASP Scholars at vision board making social.

PC: Nadia Salah, CPL

Community Corner

Ask us here!

casp@ucsd.edu

(858) 534 - 8366

Center Hall, 3rd Floor (through Door E & F)

Winter Quarter Updates!

Updates for 2024 Cohort:

• All peer mentor socials will be mandatory this upcoming winter quarter

Updates for 2023 Cohort:

• Meet with your academic advisor ONCE per quarter

Stay Connected

First-Year Students

Transfer Students

To support students and families who are still experiencing difficulties completing their financial aid applications, CSAC will extend the 2025-2026 priority financial aid application deadline from March 3 to April 2, 2025. This applies to FAFSA, California Dream App, and the 2025-2026 Continuing Student Scholarship application.

📅 March 6th, 2025, 5 PM - 6:30 PM

📍 In-person at Cross Cultural Center, Price Center East

Join us week 9 at the Cross Cultural Center for a Student Initiated Project (SIP), where we will engage in a community conversation discussing the historical context of the creation of nation states, boarders, nationalism, and the displacement of people Indigenous to their land. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

For more information, reach out to cccenter@ucsd.edu.

📅 Info Session March 12th, 2025, 5 PM



📍 Zoom

Looking to build connections with professionals in the industries you want to work in? Apply for Career Launch, a career prep program designed to help you develop networking skills, gain insider tips, and grow your confidence! Learn all about the career launch prep program at the upcoming info session!

📅 March 12th, 2025, 2:30 PM - 4 PM



📍 Geisel Library, Classroom 1

Whether you're in need of a quick pause between study sessions or a moment to unwind from a tough assignment, certified therapy dogs are here to help you relax. No registration is need, and masking is optional. Drop by anytime during the event to enjoy some calming time with the dogs!

Winter '25 - Graduate Writing Support Services

The Teaching and Learning Commons provides free writing support services to UCSD graduate students from any program, at any stage of the writing process, and with any project! Please feel free to reach out to me if you or your students have any further questions.

📅 Every Friday, 12 PM - 2 PM

📍 In-person at Pepper Canyon Hall 264

Take this opportunity to develop your writing with personalized coaching in framing competitive research abstracts and applications. Whether you’re a first-time applicant or refining your work, our mentors are here to help.

For more information, reach out to Omar Padilla at o1padilla@ucsd.edu.

Pilipino Undergraduate Society for Health (PUSH): Health Summit '25

📍/⏰ Day 1: Friday, April 4 @ 5-7:30 PM in the Dolores Huerta Room

📍/⏰ Day 2: Saturday, April 5 @ 1-5 PM in the Stage Room

Health Summit is PUSH’s annual health fair where folks can network with health professionals, ranging from medical students, graduate students, and researchers in health fields like medicine, public health, physician’s assistant, and more! Our professional guests will also be holding panels where attendees can ask questions concerning their career path, advice they'd give to others, etc. We also hold more hands-on workshops, like learning how to take patient vitals and learning how to suture. Health Summit will be across two days this year, and anyone can register and attend, regardless of PUSH membership or Filipino identity! It’s a great opportunity to network with health and STEM professionals and meet like-minded undergraduate students here at UCSD, so make sure to register ASAP through the QR code in our flyer (also available on Instagram @pushucsd)! Feel free to email push.ucsd@gmail.com for any questions!

The Gender Bites series returns this Winter quarter with engaging topics like fast fashion and discussing gender norms. Join a new discussion every other Monday from 4 PM - 5 PM at the Women’s Center, starting January 13th (Week 2). Light refreshments will be provided!

Trans and Gender Diverse Group

Tuesdays | 2-3 PM | Cross Cultural Center

Are you questioning your gender? Do you need a space to discuss your gender identity with others who may be going through the same thing? This group allows students to explore their thoughts and feelings related to their gender identity.

Join this group to build community, share experiences, and get support while navigating the world outside the gender binary. No matter where you are on the gender spectrum, you are welcome here! This CAPS group is cofacilitated with our STRIDE coordinators.

Queer Community Connections

Tuesdays | 1-2 PM | Cross Cultural Center

The Queer Community Connections group is a place to meet and gain support while discussing your sexual and/or gender identities in a confidential setting. This group is for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual, intersex, and people questioning their sexual or gender identity.

Topics are determined by group participants and can include queer joy, life stressors, sociopolitical climate, family/cultural issues, etc. This CAPS group is cofacilitated with our STRIDE coordinators.

Queer Community Connections for Graduate and Professional Students

Wednesdays | 4-5:15 PM | Cross Cultural Center

This in-person connections space exists to create space for community development and to foster a sense of belonging. The content is guided by community members and often focuses on Queer issues and/or general graduate and professional student issues.

Examples include personal and professional relationships, Queer topics in academia and media, intersectionality, minority stress and coping with Imposter Syndrome. Conversations will be facilitated by Dr David Kersey.

Yoga as Healing Support Group Registration Open

⏰ Time:  Winter and Spring Weeks 2-9, Thursdays at 4:30pm

This eight-week yoga series for student survivors of sexual trauma explores reconnection to the mind and body. This program provides a means for participants to connect to their bodies and allows them to explore the benefits of mindfulness, guided practice and meditation. No prior yoga experience is necessary to participate and all supplies are provided.

The Tyler Center for Global Studies offers students offer fellowship opportunities to conduct their own independent research abroad. Students participating in the fellowship receive $5,000 for international travel while conducting their research project. The mission is to cultivate a community of Global Scholars who shape the future through research, innovation and collaboration.

Students for Economic Justice (SEJ) is a full-time six week, paid summer internship program dedicated to train undergraduate students to become leaders and organizers in the San Diego region. Interns are placed at labor unions and community organizations to gain hands-on organizing experience in ongoing economic justice campaigns. The program runs from June 23 - August 1, 2025.

For any additional information, please contact sej@cpisandiego.org

OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs), is offering a scholarship opportunity for AANHPI students. Here is more information:

• $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to 4 undergraduate students who will be starting their final year of college/university or community college this fall.
• Applicants DO NOT need to be a U.S. citizen. DACA students or undocumented students must have a Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.
• Apply before Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT.

Supporting individuals whose families have been affected by incarceration and are motivated to develop skills to benefit their future employment.

The JL Scholarship Fund provides assistance to individuals who have been incarcerated, or have had an immediate family member incarcerated, and who are seeking training to develop skills that will enhance their employment opportunities, enabling them to better support themselves and their families. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited nonprofit college, university, or training institution after which they will have learned new skills, acquired new certifications, or attained a higher level of academic achievement directly related to their future employment opportunities.

Scholarship awards are typically between $1,000 and $3,000 per applicant annually. If an award is made, the scholarship may be renewable until the completion of the training or certificate, up to 2 years. Students must begin their training within 12 months of receiving an award.

Click below to learn more and to apply.

Please apply by Sunday, March 23, 2025 / 11:59 pm PT

For more information, please contact Mara Glik at mara@jcfsandiego.org or (858) 279-2740.

The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service supports students who are passionate about helping others, have experience serving their communities, and demonstrate an expansive vision for public service.

Apply to College Corps for the 2025-2026 cohort! Address local needs around San Diego County by doing weekly service, gain professional experience, and build community. Next application due date is April 4th, 2025.

Current UC San Diego undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students are eligible to submit applications and essays. Recipients are eligible to receive a ticket to attend the APIAHC Kick-off event on May 1, 2025, campus recognition, and a scholarship (subject to Financial Aid approval) of $1500 (top prize) or $1000 (all other awards).

Submit by 10 AM on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025.

The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) announced that the 2025 National Scholarship and Awards Program is now underway. The JACL annually offers approximately 30 college scholarships for students who are incoming college freshmen, undergraduates and graduates, and those specializing in law and the creative/performing arts. There are also financial aid scholarships for those demonstrating a need for financial assistance.  

Scholarship Program guidelines, instructions, and applications have been posted on the JACL website, www.jacl.org, and can be accessed by clicking the “Youth” tab on the menu bar.

For more information on the National JACL Scholarship Program, contact Scholarship Program Manager, Matthew Weisbly at scholarships@jacl.org.

Achieve your Higher Education Dreams

In just one application, our Common Scholarship Application provides students access to more than 150 scholarship opportunities with awards ranging from $1,000 to more than $5,000.

In 2024, San Diego Foundation awarded a record-breaking $4.9 million in scholarships to more than 1,200 San Diego students.

We are happy to announce that Price Center has expanded its hours to provide students with more options for late-night studying. Price Center East (Levels 1 & 2) and Burger King will now be open 24 hours Monday through Thursday and Open Desk and Sun God Lounge will now be open until 2am Monday through Thursday.

Tritons Connect is open to all students, alumni, staff/faculty, and the UC San Diego community. Join us to connect 1:1 or in groups, post and apply for job opportunities, get matched with or be a mentor, and so much more. Signing up is easy!

We are so happy to have you all be part of the CASP family and look forward to seeing you all throughout your time here at UC San Diego.

Visit our Flickr account to view more pictures from our Kickoff event.

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