Giving
Oceanids started at Scripps Oceanography in 1952 and its members have witnessed the birth and amazing growth of UC San Diego since it was founded in 1960. This renowned university brings us together and Oceanids keeps us in touch with one another and the broader UC San Diego family. Our members share a common belief in the power of higher education, and awarding scholarships and fellowships beautifully underscores this. Over time four endowments have been created, and thanks to the annual gifts from our members, and the wise management of the UC San Diego Foundation, these endowments continue to grow.
In 2022, Oceanids members have awarded a record number of 16 Graduate Fellowships totaling $41,500. In addition, Oceanids awarded six Undergraduate Service Awards, one for each college, to students selected by their Dean.
And that's not all. Oceanids members established an Emergency Fund for International Students to help with sudden unexpected monetary crises. Money donated to our General Fund, has supported the Student Run Free Clinic and Oceanids is a sponsor for the UCSD Post Doctoral Association's annual STEM Career Symposium.
Each year thanks to your gifts, our Oceanids scholarship and fellowships enable students to step out into the world with a lighter financial burden. And our program support further assists them in their endeavors.
Please note that each fund listed below is linked to online giving at UCSD Foundation if you would like to make a tax deductible gift.
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Frieda Daum Urey Fellowship (est. 1993) Supports graduate or professional school students re-entering academia after a significant hiatus. |
Oceanids Undergraduate Service Award (est. 1979) $1,000 Scholarships given to undergraduates at each of the six colleges, selected by the colleges |
UC San Diego Postdoctoral Association STEM Career Symposium
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Oceanids Memorial Fellowship (est. 1999) Supports graduate students who have shown evidence of giving service on campus. |
Chancellor’s Scholars $10,000 - two $5,000 scholarships given this year; one in honor of Thesine Kavoulakis for her support of Oceanids
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UC San Diego Student-Run Free Clinic
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Bertha Lebus Fellowship (est. 1997) Supports graduate students returning to the university one year or more after undergraduate degree. |
Oceanids Emergency Fund for International Students (est. 2011) Utilized by Global Education to assist students |
International Friday Café brings together campus and community to explore world cultures, cuisines, gathering of students, music and more.
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Thank you for all that you do and for being an involved member of this very impactful family.
Jim Bunch, President Oceanids, jbunch@ucsd.edu