USAC TSR Monthly Opportunities Newsletter

November Edition

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USAC TSR
November 04, 2025

Contents

- Transfer Student Highlight
- Educational Empowerment
- Internships/Fellowships
- Scholarships

We can’t believe it’s November! We hope that midterms were a breeze for all of you. Keep going, you are almost there! There are also so many exciting events happening on campus, and we hope that you take some time to explore them!

Another month, another transfer bruin success story! We have two more new transfer success stories to highlight, showcasing some of our transfer Bruins in new and exciting positions and/or stories. Stay tuned for more updates!

Transfer Student Highlight - Transfer Success Stories

Katherine Preza Leonor

One of our very own Media and Marketing Staff members, Katherine, has published her very own book! Katherine is a first-year transfer majoring in English. Katherine Preza Leonor’s Russeting Fruits says it “is a call to the American people to wake up from the nightmare President Donald Trump’s regime has created for everyone in the country." It is a collection of poems, short stories, and essays that navigate the reality of being a minority while dealing with political frustrations that trigger familial adversities such as addiction and contemplation of one’s spiritual path. Containing themes of immigration rights and immigrant stories to give emphasis on the political pressure put upon Hispanic households, Russeting Fruits offers a different perspective to what it means to be in the United States.” Katherine says, “‘Don't listen anymore to the voice that gave indifference to your victorious beauty’ from my poem ‘Like the Greeks.’“ Katherine’s book is at Barnes&Noble and just about everywhere online! It sold out the first week directly from my publishing website. Her book is a bilingual book and contains interviews from my Latino community in Panorama City, CA.

Pick up your very own copy using this link:

Elaria Ibrahim

Elaria is a first-year transfer majoring in Political Science. In October, she received a USAC position within the office of the Transfer Student Representative. Elaria will serve as the Director of Administrative Affairs for the year. The purpose of Administrative Affairs is to lead transfer awareness training workshops and modify and improve resources to better support the needs of transfer students. Moreover, the committee strives to stay current on policies, data, and research that impact transfers, as we aim to enhance their experience. “God placed the best things in life on the other side of fear” says Elaria. Another fun fact about her is that she is a seventeen-year-old junior transfer!

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Educational Empowerment

Hello! My name is Jake Smith, and I am the Director of Educational Empowerment in the office of the Transfer Student Representative this year! Along with my staff members, Austin Buranapan and Jovana Hester, we will be bringing you informational content on issues surrounding education that you should know about! This past month, we published our first reel providing all the important information you need to know about Proposition 50 and the special election in California! Later this quarter, we’ll be hosting another reel series with an update from our External Relations team on the legislative and advocacy-focused projects they have been working on! In the future, this column will serve as a place for us to provide information on relevant current events impacting transfer students, whether it be state or federal issues, UC issues, or campus-level events. We hope you find our content informative and educational, and we look forward to a great year for Educational Empowerment!

Jake Smith
Director of Educational Empowerment

Internships/Fellowships

Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship - Nov. 14

The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) is a two-year program for exceptional students in the humanities, arts, and social sciences who plan to pursue a PhD and an academic career. Fellows receive research support, mentorship, and professional development while working on independent research projects. The UCLA MMUF program provides quarterly stipends, GRE preparation, and assistance with graduate school applications. Eligible students, including U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and undocumented students, must be juniors with a minimum GPA of 3.25 and committed to research in a Mellon-designated field. The application includes a research proposal, a personal statement, and a faculty recommendation, with a deadline of November 14, 2025.

Winter Audit Intern - Nov. 29

Armanino, one of the top 20 largest firms in the U.S. and recognized as a top workplace, offers a supportive environment where personal passions and professional growth can coexist. Interns receive hands-on experience alongside professionals at all levels, gaining the same exposure as associate-level hires through engaging programs and training opportunities. Responsibilities include assisting with audits, analyzing financial data, and collaborating with both clients and team members to ensure effective decision-making. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and currently pursuing a degree in accounting.

Undergraduate Research Fellows Program - Nov. 14

The URFP scholarship awards $3,000 to support students doing a multi-quarter research or creative project under the mentorship of a UCLA faculty member during winter and spring quarters.

Apply on MyUCLA

Ignite Fellowship - Nov. 19

Teach For America Ignite is a rewarding, meaningful way to gain unique, hands-on experience as you put your passion for educational excellence into action. Get paid to spark learning, belonging, and connection with kids as a part-time, online tutor with Ignite. The application opens this fall for our spring 2026 cohort.

California Department of Food and Agriculture Internship - Rolling

The CDFA Internship Program is designed for college students of all majors and backgrounds who have an interest in agriculture, California government, and public service. Internships are for students looking to gain a better understanding of California agriculture, as well as the role CDFA has among the state’s agricultural systems. Internships are available to students year round and generally last 10-16 weeks. Students should be available for at least 8 — 10 hours per week, up to 30 hours per week, depending on the internship offered.

U.S. Campus Summer 2026 Data and Tech Internship - Nov. 21

CAA’s Data Department is responsible for unlocking insights that drive opportunity and decision-making across the agency. The team brings together Data Science, Data Analytics, Data Management, and Data Engineering to provide actionable intelligence and predictive capabilities to agents, executives, and clients. Exposure to data wrangling and preparation, including identifying useful data sources, evaluating quality, and assisting with data ingestion processes. Hands-on experience with data exploration and visualization, building intuitive dashboards and storytelling with data to support client servicing and business decision-making. Opportunity to apply statistical methods and analytics techniques, including trend analysis, forecasting, and introductory machine learning concepts. Participation in business requirements gathering, learning how to translate business questions into data analysis projects.

2026 Summer Undergrad Marketing Intern - Nov. 2

Mattel is currently seeking an Undergraduate Marketing Summer Intern. We encourage interns to push boundaries because we want to see how far you might take us some day. We provide you with phenomenal managers, mentors and buddies to help you accomplish more than you would have thought possible. And we team you up with other interns because every great thing that comes out of Mattel is done as a team. The Intern Program runs 10-12 weeks and based at headquarters in El Segundo, CA.

Product Management Intern - Nov. 13

Visa’s Internship Program provides an immersive, 12-week journey where you’ll work on impactful projects that drive Visa’s mission forward. As a Visa intern, you’ll build valuable connections across the organization, sharpen your communication and business acumen, and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, global environment. Pay: $30-35/hr

Global Trade Finance Associate Consultant/Trade Services Associate - Nov. 2

Wells Fargo is seeking a Trade Finance Associate Consultant (Trade Services Associate Full-time) for supporting strategic efforts, customer care services, client reporting, management routines and metrics and strategic planning activities such as client delivery, financial analysis, business case development, product and technology delivery.

Finance Associate Rotational Development Program - Nov. 26

The Finance Associate Rotational Development Program at PG&E is an 18-month experience designed for recent graduates to build foundational skills across PG&E’s finance and accounting functions. Associates complete three structured 6-month rotations and a strategic group project, gaining experience in financial planning, accounting, strategy, risk, audit, and treasury.

TikTok Strategy Intern - Rolling

About the Team: The commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth can not be underestimated. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates. Responsibilities: - Develop and execute comprehensive e-commerce resource planning strategies with a specialization in logistics, including goal/budget setting and performance review. - Conduct data analysis to evaluate the performance of logistics, identify trends, and make recommendations for optimization. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute logistics Strategy.

Scholarships

KAMASC Pre-Medical Scholarship Program - Nov. 15

$ 1,000 scholarship and mentorship/clinical opportunities for first-generation pre-med Korean students.

Global Bruins Scholarship

Study Abroad students applying to the Global Bruins Scholarship will be automatically matched to the scholarships listed below, based on eligibility. You only need to submit one application to be considered for these scholarships.

UCLA Education Abroad Scholarship

The UCLA Education Abroad Scholarship was created to motivate first-generation college students to study abroad. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a UCLA student participating in a UCEAP program.

Shirley and Walter Wang Study Abroad Scholarship

The Shirley and Walter Wang Study Abroad Scholarship is made possible by a generous gift from Shirley and Walter Wang, who wish to encourage UCLA students to study abroad. The Wang Scholarship is designed for middle-income UCLA students (family income between $65K and $180K), with a preference for First-Generation and STEM students

McNair Research Scholars

The UCLA McNair Research Scholars Program was established in 2003 as a two-year research-based program that prepares undergraduate students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. to not only apply to but also excel in the best graduate school programs in the country. Each year, the program maintains a cohort of 28 juniors and seniors from a variety of majors in the Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, STEM, and applied or interdisciplinary Sciences. The UCLA McNair program particularly attracts young scholars who are committed to gaining research experience and attending graduate school immediately following their bachelor’s degree attainment.

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