PROPEL Scholars Program
PRomoting OPportunity and Equity in Learning
The PROPEL Scholars Program supports students through mentorship, academic enrichment, leadership development, and community engagement opportunities at UC Santa Barbara.
Program Impact
$1.4M+ Invested in Student Success
100+ Students Supported
5 Cohorts & Growing!
Scholar Testimonials
“PROPEL has been the absolute best to me during my time at UCSB, both financially and personally. It has supported me and also helped guide me toward the path I am pursuing today. Seeing the PROPEL staff and the way they show up for students truly motivated me to want to work with students myself. Through PROPEL, I’ve gained a strong sense of community, support, and direction as a first-generation student. I am really grateful for everything the program has done for me and the impact it has had on my journey.” - PROPEL Scholar (Class of 2026)
“PROPEL has been a really meaningful part of my time at UCSB. Even though I wasn’t a part of it at the beginning, the friendships and connections I’ve built through it have meant a lot to me. It helped me come out of my shell and form real relationships here. On top of that, the support I received when I was struggling academically made a huge difference, I never felt like I couldn’t succeed, and that confidence is something PROPEL gave me.” - PROPEL Scholar (Class of 2026)