The Robert Presley Student Scholarship Fund

In 2019 as a tribute to Senator Robert Presley’s legacy, our community came together to establish a student fund to help train the next generation of criminal justice policy leaders and change makers. Generous donations have made it possible to invest in our students, who are eager to make their mark on the criminal justice system and hard at work preparing for their careers through specialized trainings, hands-on learning, and research opportunities.

The Presley Center helps prepare UCR students for the next chapter of their lives by awarding scholarships to justice-impacted students, providing paid internships, awarding research fellowships to students committed to justice research, and hosting events for students to engage with the justice system’s broader research and policy dialogue, among other opportunities.

The call for applications is typically issued during the Summer Quarter with a deadline in mid-Fall. Please check back in July for updates.