University of California-Historically Black Colleges & Universities (UC-HBCU) Initiative Fellowship 2026

The University of California-Historically Black Colleges & Universities (UC-HBCU) Initiative Fellowship 2026 is offered by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). It provides full funding for Masters students, covering tuition and fees plus an annual stipend that matches the stipend provided to students in their respective academic programs. The fellowship also includes a $1,000 stipend for professional development activities, which can be activated at any time during the fellowship. Funding is distributed over up to six years, with specific sources for each year: Year 1 from UCOP, Year 2 from the department, Year 3 from UCOP, Years 4 and 5 from the Graduate Division, and Year 6 from the department. Departmental funding is required for years 2 and 6, and outside sources are not considered part of the commitment. Eligibility is open to African Americans who are pursuing a Masters degree in subjects offered by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The fellowship can be used at UCLA. The deadline is rolling, so applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. To apply, candidates should generally submit an application through the appropriate UCLA channels, though specific steps are not detailed in the source.