Dear BruinTechs,
The BruinTech Executive Board are extending the deadline for the application process. Applicants can
submit and edit their applications until this Friday, February 24, 2023 by 5:00PM. Please submit your
applications and edits to btscholarships@it.ucla.edu
This year we are excited to be awarding four (4) scholarships – three for a UCLA Extension course and
one seat to the UCLA Extension Technical Management Program.
2023 BruinTech Scholarship Application Process
A total of four (4) BruinTech scholarships will be awarded for calendar year 2023.
Three (3) scholarships will be awarded towards the cost of a UCLA Extension course of up to $1,000.
• The scholarship must be used no later than December 31, 2023.
• Recipients are required to provide a copy of their transcript upon completion of the course.
• If the recipient cannot attend or complete the course within the specified timeframe, the award
will be forfeited.
The Jackie Reynolds Scholarship covers one (1) seat to the UCLA Extension Technical Management
Program (TMP). This 5-day course will be held March 26-31, 2023. Applicants for this scholarship
must submit a letter of support from their supervisor and provide proof of completion at the
end of the program.
The TMP is a 5-day program that offers the latest leadership techniques from experienced
professionals and industry leaders. New managers can develop into dynamic leaders by
discovering productive ways to solve problems, strategize, and motivate others. Experienced
managers can upgrade their latest thinking on management and leadership. This intensive
week-long program helps managers gain leadership skills, enhance interpersonal skills, learn
the latest business trends and paradigms, obtain a repertoire of management methods, and
network with attendees from around the world.
Eligibility
Scholarships are available to all career staff and eligible contract employees who have completed their
probation period. Graduate students are not eligible. There is a limit of one application per person, per
year.
Criteria
The BruinTech Scholarship Committee will evaluate applications based on three criteria:
• Impact on you career path
• Impact on the campus
• Creativity, innovation, and initiative
Application
Applicants shall submit a statement (500 words or less) describing how a specific UCLA Extension
course or the Technical Management Program will support their professional development and benefit
their respective department, broader campus, or the University system. Applicants must state whether
they are applying for the UCLA Extension course or TMP scholarship. In addition to the statement, those
applying for the TMP scholarship are required to include a letter of support from their supervisor with
their application submission. For additional questions or inquiries, please email
btscholarships@it.ucla.edu.
Deadline
To apply, please send your statement and support letter, if required, to btscholarships@it.ucla.edu by 5:00 PM (PST), Friday, February 24, 2023.
