Application Process
No, students from ALL intended majors are welcome to apply. Contributing to environmental change requires insights and approaches from a wide range of fields.
Selected applicants admitted to UCSB will be contacted in early April with an invitation for a phone interview. Final decisions about acceptance into the Yardi EJ program will be communicated to all applicants by April 17, 2025.
Yes. Program decisions will be announced by April 17, 2025, about two weeks before the May 1 SIR deadline.
No. Upon acceptance as a Yardi Scholar in your first year, you’ll be a part of the Yardi EJ program for your four years at UCSB.
No. Yardi Scholars are free to change their major while in the program. We understand that academic interests and plans may evolve during your college journey. The program is designed to complement any major.
Yardi Scholarship Award
Yardi Scholars can receive financial assistance up to $10,000 per academic year, depending on their financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. The Yardi Scholarship is designed to meet the financial aid gap after all other gift aid (grants and scholarship) has been applied.
The Yardi Scholarship helps cover the cost of attendance while attending UCSB, including tuition, campus fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, student health insurance, personal expenses, and phone.
To continue to receive the Yardi Scholarship, students must file their FAFSA or California Dream Act Application by the priority deadline (March 3) each academic year, and submit any additional documents requested by the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships by the specified deadline. Scholars must also be enrolled in at least 6 units, maintain satisfactory academic progress, and remain in good academic standing.
Yes. Yardi Scholars who have actively participated in all aspects of the program are eligible for additional funding to support high-impact experiences. These include undergraduate research projects, internships, study abroad, and other mentored experiences. Active program participation includes enrollment in Yardi EJ courses, regular program activities and workshop attendance, engagement in environmental organizations and projects, and participation in mentoring opportunities. Scholars work closely with the Executive Director to determine eligibility and apply for funding.
UCSB offers several resources to support you. The UCSB Basic Needs Program provides access to services like emergency funding, food security resources, and short-term housing assistance. Additionally, the Financial Crisis Response Team assists students who are facing a financial crisis or urgent financial need. If you are experiencing a financial or housing crisis, please email the Financial Crisis Response Team at financialcrisis@sa.ucsb.edu.