The UC Davis College of Engineering is committed to preparing a wide range of future engineering leaders and researchers.
Since 2019, we have offered targeted strategies to strengthen and expand the applicant pipeline for our graduate programs. These initiatives are collectively known as the COE Pathways Program.
The program supports individuals who demonstrate a capacity for leadership in shaping a more responsive, informed, and community-connected engineering profession.
Eligible applicants may have experiences such as:
- Navigating academic, social, or financial challenges
- Contributing through service or mentoring that supports communities with limited access to academic resources
- Pursuing research questions that engage broader societal needs and real-world applications
To support access to graduate education, the College offers a limited number of graduate application fee fellowships (valued at $135) to selected domestic applicants for Fall 2025 admission. These fellowships are fully funded by the UC Davis College of Engineering. Awards will be distributed through January 15, 2025.
Application requests for Fall 2025 admission have closed.