UndocuBruins Fellowship
The UndocuBruins Fellowship is a year-long program that provides undocumented students with hands-on experience, professional development, and mentorship opportunities through partnerships with UCLA campus departments and programs. Fellows are matched with a host site led by dedicated faculty or staff, where they engage in projects that align with their academic and professional interests. This fellowship is part of the Undocumented Student Program’s continued commitment to supporting the leadership and career development of undocumented students at UCLA.
The UCLA UndocuBruins Fellowship for the 2025-2026 academic year aims to provide an opportunity for undocumented students to be fellows and to:
- Develop skills to be career and life-ready:
- Be leaders in our diverse and global society
- Learn how to collaborate through partnerships
- Foster healthy communities with partners, thus contributing the development of wellness-minded people
Eligibility:
- Priority will be given to students who demonstrate financial need (e.g. students who are NOT eligible for federal and UC work study, DACA)
- Must be a full-time undergraduate and graduate student at UCLA during the 2025-26 academic school year
Fellow Responsibilities:
- Engage in a year-long project with a host site
- Dedicate 100 hours per quarter (300 hours total) to their fellowship placement and project
- Enroll in a 1 unit course every quarter (course will be offered through School of Education)
- Meet with a USP UndocuBruins Coordinator at least once every quarter
- Complete a reflection assignment and a professional development presentation reflecting on project experience by the end of the academic year
Applications Now Open!
Application Process
Students interested in the UndocuBruins Fellowship are invited to submit their application that clearly outlines their motivation to be in the program and what strengths they bring to the host site placements. In the application you will have the opportunity to choose your top two host sites that best align with your career interests. All student applications will be reviewed by the USP team and the host site mentors after the deadline.
After student applications are submitted, host sites will reach out via email regarding interview date & times. This is an opportunity for the host site to get to know you as a student but to get a better understanding on why you are interested in their placement. You are also highly encouraged to ask questions and learn more about your projects.
Once fellow placements are finalized, contracts will be issued to both the host site and fellow. The program officially begins with the start of Fall Quarter 2025.
Meet Our Fellowship Coordinator
If you have any questions about the fellowship opportunities available through our program, please don't hesitate to reach out to our fellowship coordinator for support.
Fellowship Coordinator - Delmy
My name is Delmy, and I am a second-year Master of Social Welfare (MSW) student. As a first-generation college student, I am deeply committed to advocating for immigrant and low-income communities. At the heart of my work is a passion for expanding access to mental and physical health care by addressing the systemic barriers that disproportionately impact historically underserved communities. Advocacy is not only a core value but also a driving force in my approach to social work. My long-term goal is to become a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care that honors the dignity, resilience, and lived experiences of those I serve.