Eligibility

Criteria

To be eligible to apply for MSTP-SURF, applicants must:

Be a current undergraduate student.

Students must: (1) have successfully completed at least one undergraduate year at an accredited school or university (including baccalaureate schools of nursing); or (2) be attending community or junior colleges provided they are enrolled in at least three courses per academic term and have completed at least 6 courses. Graduating students are not eligible to apply.

Be in good academic standing with a minimum 3.5 GPA.

Any students meeting the above criteria are encouraged to apply, especially those students who are from a disadvantaged background (e.g., homelessness, foster care, first-generation college education, or low-income status).This program does not consider students’ race, gender, or status in any other protected category when making selection decisions.

Non Discrimination Statement

In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.

More information about Proposition 209 can be found here.
More information about the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy can be found here.