Access to educational, research and creative opportunities drives powerful achievements. Your membership creates these opportunities at UC Santa Barbara. UCSB Affiliates scholars and fellows pursue excellence across diverse disciplines, but share a passion for making Santa Barbara — and the world — a better place.
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Recipient Statements of Gratitude
Eric Jorgensen
Citlalli Sandoval
"Being a recipient of the UCSB Affiliates Transfer Scholarship is a blessing! I can't be more thankful, as this will let me strive further academically."
—Jesus Rico Estrada, UCSB Affiliates Transfer Scholarship Recipient
“The resources the Claudia Weitlanner Fellowship provides will make my continued creative projects possible and will greatly aid in my development as an artist and scholar.”
—Cole Remmen, Claudia Weitlanner Fellowship in the Arts Recipient
UCSB Affiliates Scholarships & Fellowships
Established in 1992 by Ina Broida and Dr. Elizabeth Hirschfelder, the Broida-Hirschfelder Fellowship supports graduate students in the fields of engineering, mathematics, and life and physical sciences who have advanced to candidacy, demonstrated financial need, and overcome difficult circumstances. Ina Broida was the widow of Dr. Herbert Broida, an influential member of the UCSB Physics Department. Dr. Elizabeth Hirschfelder was a renowned textbook author and mathematics professor at the University of Wisconsin. She was married to Dr. Joseph Hirschfelder, a leading figure in theoretical chemistry who had a longtime affiliation with UC Santa Barbara. Both Ina and Betty were members of the UCSB Faculty Women’s Club which was later renamed as the UCSB Shoreliners and has now merged with the UCSB Affiliates. Their intention for this award was to encourage scholars from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue academic study and research in the sciences.
The Claudia D. Weitlanner Fellowship supports graduate students in the Departments of Art, History of Art & Architecture, and Theater & Dance who have advanced to candidacy and are in the final stages of their degree. This award is made possible through the generosity of the late Claudia Weitlanner who served on the Board of the Affiliates from 2002-2007 and was most interested in supporting students in the Arts.
Dr. Pearl Chase (1888-1979) was a civic leader and visionary who was dedicated to preserving Santa Barbara’s historic architecture, landscapes and cultural heritage. A graduate of UC Berkeley, Chase was part of a citizens group which successfully lobbied to move the Santa Barbara State Teachers College to the University of California system in 1944. She was one of the founding members of the UCSB Affiliates and a faithful supporter of UC Santa Barbara throughout her lifetime. The Dr. Pearl Chase Scholarship supports undergraduate students in Environmental Studies.
The Truman Award supports first, second and third year undergraduate students who are interested in or pursuing scholarship in the Department of Religious Studies. This fund was established in 1986 by Edward Crane Truman, a television and radio pianist and composer prominent in the 1950s, ‘60s, and 70s. After retiring to Santa Barbara, Mr. Truman became an active member of the UCSB Affiliates and found his passion for supporting undergraduate education in religious studies.
Jo Little, who passed away unexpectedly while serving as the Assistant Dean of the College of Creative Studies (CCS). Jo was a long-time staff member and ardent proponent of undergraduate education at UCSB. Prior to becoming the Assistant Dean of CCS, she served in the Departments of Chemistry & Biochemistry and Environmental Studies. She was also a guiding force in the UCSB Shoreliners. To honor her life and sense of spirit, her family established the Jo Little Memorial Scholarship in an effort to support students who both excel academically and give back to their community.
The UCSB Shoreliners Scholarship honors undergraduate students in their third and fourth years of study in the College of Letters and Science who have excelled academically and given back to their communities. This scholarship fund was first established in 1974 by the UCSB Faculty Women’s Club which later became the UCSB Shoreliners and have since merged with the UCSB Affiliates.
UCSB Affiliates Transfer Scholarships are awarded to meritorious UCSB undergraduates with demonstrated financial need, to support their academic goals of gaining a degree from a prestigious four-year institution. This scholarship specifically supports students who have transferred from SBCC.
The Yvonne Jordan Education Abroad Scholarship for Study in France was endowed by Mrs. Yvonne Jordan, a founding member of the UCSB Affiliates. For many years, Mrs. Jordan provided guidance and leadership to the campus and the greater Santa Barbara area communities. A native of Bordeaux, France, she was also involved in international activities and organizations. This scholarship honors her interests in UCSB and international Education. This award was established to provide incentive for qualified students who would otherwise find it difficult to participate in the EAP in France.