Educators for Tomorrow (EFT)

Educators for Tomorrow (EFT) is a program dedicated to assisting new generations of educators who are committed to academic excellence and aiding underrepresented and underserved communities with access, opportunity, and equity. The program seeks students who wish to pursue careers in educational research or the following areas within K-16:

• Teaching
• Student Affairs
• Higher Education Administration
• Educational Policy

Under the guidance of a graduate mentor, EFT Scholars develop research skills and design their own research project informed by an educational internship site. In addition, EFT Scholars explore and learn about graduate degree programs in Education. Upon the completion of the program, students present their final work at UCLA Undergraduate Research Week and are prepared to apply to graduate school.

FALL QUARTER

• Submit Application by using the EFT Application Form.

WINTER QUARTER

• Enroll in the EFT weekly 2-unit honors seminar (HC 193A)
• Attend weekly one-on-one meetings with the EFT Program Coordinator
• Learn about graduate programs in Education and required entrance exams

SPRING QUARTER

• Enroll in a 4-unit departmental 199 Independent Studies course (e.g., EDUC 199)
• Attend weekly one-on-one meetings with the EFT Program Coordinator
• Complete an internship at an educational site related to their EFT research project
• Students present their work at the annual UCLA Undergraduate Research Week

Contact Cohort Coordinators:

Gabriella Corona Valencia, gcoronavalencia@college.ucla.edu

Cassi Colangelo, ccolangelo@college.ucla.edu