SMI Tier I Scholarships (Alumni)

Who should apply? SMI Seniors applying to UCR Teaching Credential Program 

Scholarship Amount: Multiple SMI Scholarships will be awarded for 2027-28 AY in the amount of up to $18,000 each. Award amounts will be based on applicant's merit and involvement in the SMI Program. 

Requirements: 

Minimum 

• CNAS or BCOE major

• Expected graduation by Spring 2027 (CNAS /BCOE major)

• SMI Student participant (received SMI advising)

• 3.0 or higher GPA

• Completed EDUC 3 or equivalence 

• Admission to UCR Teaching Credential Program 

• Basic Skills Requirement (BSR)

• Subject Matter Requirement (SMR)  

• Completed one upper-division course from: EDUC 104, 105, 132, 147, 162, 174, 179A

Preferred 

• Additional STEM Subject Matter Requirement (SMR) authorization 

• Completed EDUC 4 or equivalence 

• Completed two or more upper-division EDUC courses

• Completed NASC 192 and NASC 192L

• Participated in advanced field work

SMI Scholarship Deadlines: 

Priority Deadline: Friday, December 4, 2026 by 12:00 pm (noon)

Regular Deadline: Friday, January 15, 2027 by 12:00 pm (noon)

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SPECIAL NOTE - SOE Admissions Applications: UCR Teaching Credential application, including external materials (e.g. transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.) must be submitted directly to UCR-SOE by its deadline. 

INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR SESSIONS

Friday, October 30, 2026
2:00 pm to 2:50 pm
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Thursday, November 5, 2026
11:00 am to 11:50 am
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Contact: Leslie Bushong 

SMI Director 
leslie.bushong@ucr.edu