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UCR School of Public Policy
Scholarships
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 for the 2024-25 scholarship is now live. View the call to learn more and apply by Saturday, November 30th.
2023-2024 Scholarship Recipients
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Anna Azanon3rd Year, Global Studies |
Kimberly Bermudez3rd Year, Liberal Studies |
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Jofama Coleman3rd Year, Public Policy |
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2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients
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Merisa Duran4th Year, Psychology |
Bennie McGhee4th Year, African American Studies |
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Jameelah Gonzalez3rd Year, Economics |
Greg Sanchez4th Year, History |
2021-2022 Scholarship Recipients
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Jesus Avitia4th Year, Business Administration
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Doris Fong1st Year, Economics |
Kimberly Burdette4th Year, Sociology |
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2020-2021 Scholarship Recipients
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Dyanna Casteneda Policarpio4th Year, Political Science & English
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Bibiana Elena Canales3rd Year, Ethnic Studies & Sustainability Studies |
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Carlos CruzPh.D. Student, History |
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