Scholar Support and Success

Selected Scholars who commit to and uphold the PATHS Program agreement for the entirety of their program participation will receive an intuitive network of support components to address their financial, academic, personal, and professional needs.

Financial

A one-time scholarship, as indicated by the FAFSA/CA Dream Act
Pending good academic standing, the program will support Scholars in obtaining paid summer research and/or internship opportunities during each summer quarter of undergraduate study
Scholarship determined upon admission to the program

Academic

Required participation in a 6-10 week pre-matriculation summer bridge program (July - September)
Access to year-round resources at the Teaching + Learning Commons, including;
- Academic Achievement Hub
- Writing Hub
Individualized academic advising

Personal

High touch, ongoing mentorship with PATHS Graduate Advocates, dedicated STEM Faculty Advocates, and STEM alumni mentors
Campus Cultural Centers under the umbrella of the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion;
- Asian Pacific Islander Middle Eastern Desi American (APIMEDA) Programs & Services
- Black Resource Center
- Cross Cultural Center
- Intertribal Resource Center
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center
- Raza Resource Center
- Women’s Center
- Additional Campus Diversity Resources
Year-round Cohort Activities
Family events and activities to foster families' engagement and investment in the success of PATHS Scholars

Professional

Targeted efforts to cultivate and nurture Scholars’ STEM identities
Research methodology laboratory training and certification during first year
Interactions with STEM faculty, researchers, and professionals from a range of career pathways in STEM
Paid summer research and/or internships, pending good academic standing
Cohort Activities with representatives of local STEM industry, both on campus and within the San Diego community
Professional development resources to guide entry into career paths in research, professional school, or industry
EnVision Arts and Engineering Maker Studio
Early Research Scholars Program (ERSP)