Guardian Professions Program

Supporting former foster youth pursuing a graduate degree.

Guardian Professions Program

The UC Davis Guardian Professions Program is a support program for former foster youth attending graduate school at the University of California, Davis. Additionally, the campus waives the application fee for all programs (excluding law school and medical school) and provides application support for those students interested in applying to UC Davis.

As a UC Davis graduate student with a background in foster care, you will be a part of a small but growing cohort of students at the campus. Support includes community activities, advising and scholarship funding. If you have questions about the program, please fill out our contact form and tell us a little more information.

The Guardian Professions Program is grateful for funding by the Stuart Foundation, the May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust, the California Wellness Foundation, Judy Wydick and the Bob and Kinzie Murphy fellowship.

Learn how to become a scholar

The new UC Davis Guardian Professions Program offers assistance to former foster youth wanting to pursue a graduate degree. Find out how you can become a scholar.