"By providing wrap around services beyond financial support such as time management workshops, research opportunities, and mentorship programs, the Promise Scholarship affords students the ability to not only survive, but rather, thrive at UCSB."
“The Promise Scholarship benefited me by allowing me to explore my interests so that I could contribute to the UCSB community in a meaningful way.” - Marlon Blue, Promise Scholar Class of 2019"
"The benefits of the Promise Scholarship are not limited to a student’s enrollment at UCSB, as the program seeks to connect students to opportunities that will impact their personal and professional development beyond the UC."
"Promise Scholars had their first graduating class in summer 2019!"
"Our Scholars graduate on time and go on to do amazing things!"
Mission Statement
By guaranteeing our Promise Scholars predictable financial resources, we give them the opportunity to thrive academically and become active, productive participants at a world-class research institution like UC Santa Barbara. The Promise Scholarship promotes the overall success of our Scholars’ educational goals within the campus community.
Alumni
The Promise Scholars program is proud of our alumni, who have gone on to do great things, including attending graduate schools at Harvard, USC, Duke, University of California, Santa Barbara, and many other prestigious institutions. Additionally, Promise Scholars have gone into industries, such as computer engineering, health care, non-profits, and many other successful career starting jobs.