Bay Area Alumni Scholars

“I am sincerely honored to be the recipient of the Bay Area Bruins/Marijane Viat Memorial Endowment Fund. Thank you so much for your generosity and thoughtfulness. There are hardly enough words to express how much this scholarship means to me. This scholarship has significantly lightened my financial burden and will allow me to focus my full efforts on learning and doing well in my classes.” – Shriya, exp. ‘24

"This scholarship serves as a reminder that my determination, strong work ethic, and resilience are truly some of the best 'super powers' and granted me the opportunity to earn the UCLA Alumni Scholarship and continue my studies at UCLA. I am honored to be joining a group of distinguished alumni who are passionate and motivated to be the best versions of themselves in their career and enjoy connecting with them to learn how I too can be successful in my career". - Alexandra, exp. ‘25

"Both of my parents work in the biotechnology industry, and I owe my own interest in the field to their passion and guidance. To me, this scholarship is a way to make the next four years a bit easier for them—a way of saying thanks for the sacrifices they have made as immigrants to the United States." – Eliott exp. ‘25

"I am humbled, honored, and grateful to be a recipient of the UCLA Alumni Bay Area Scholarship. This generous gift enabled me to pursue my passions of serving in the medical field by attending UCLA to receive the best education. This scholarship not only inspired me to work harder to accomplish my dreams, but has shown me how the support and help of others can make a difference in someone's life - something I hope to continue to contribute to my community, especially as a future pediatric oncologist." – Caitlyn, exp. ‘25

“This scholarship represents a fraction of how I can financially assist my parents as they have sacrificed everything to support me in all my endeavors. It is a reminder of the generosity of both the UCLA Alumni and Bay Area Bruins communities. This scholarship provides me with the opportunity to explore my passions both inside and out of the classroom. I’m excited to be a part of a diverse and welcoming community of scholars and hope to build relationships with fellow alumni that extend beyond my education at UCLA!” – Connor, exp. ‘23