AAP Junior Scholars

The Academic Advancement Program (AAP) Junior Scholars Program is exclusive to sophomore students who are interested in the arts, humanities or social sciences. Under the guidance of a Graduate Mentor and sponsorship of a UCLA faculty member, selected participants attend workshops and information sessions that expose them to research opportunities and provide information about graduate school.

Junior Scholars also explore a topic of their own interest and receive a $500 stipend upon successful completion in the spring quarter. Finally, Scholars present at the UCLA Westwind Conference, and have the opportunity to earn prizes from conference judges.

Students apply for the Junior Scholars program in the Fall quarter. The program is a two quarter long commitment (Winter and Spring).

Former Junior Scholars have gone on to participate in a variety of advanced research programs including but not limited to: ArtsIN, Community Development & Social Justice Program, Educators For Tomorrow, McNair Scholars Program, and the Undergraduate Research Fellows Program. Many others have served as interns, tutors, and organizers on-campus and in the broader Los Angeles community.

Schedule

Fall - Applications due

Winter - Enrollment in HC 193, Journal Club for Junior Scholars (P/NP)

Spring - Westwind Conference

Sample Workshop & Information Sessions

• African American Faculty Roundtable
• Brainstorming a Research Topic
• How to Talk to Your Family About Graduate School
• How to Obtain a Strong Letter of Recommendation
• How to Approach Faculty
• Introduction to Graduate School
• Walking Tour of UCLA Libraries
• Why Would Anyone Want to Do Research?

For more information, please contact us.

Emily Barkley-Levenson, M.A.
Graduate Mentor
ebarkley@ucla.edu
(310) 794-4186

Junior Scholars

2009

• Angelica Alcaraz
• Asha Bell
• Randi Burley
• Juliana Cooke
• Mayte Cruz
• Wendy Figueroa
• Esther Flores
• Yvette Flores
• Lucy Garcia
• Diana Gonzalez
• Mary Jacob
• Aaron Lopez
• Reyna Orellana
• Irene Rocha
• Michael Rodriguez
• Amanda Sherman
• Leaniva Tuala
• Sabrina Valdez
• Ashley Williams
• Lakea Youngblood