Linda Frances Alexander Scholars Program (LFA)

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 Application Process

To apply, you must attend an LFA information session.

Register for an Info Session 

Steps to Apply:  

  1. Attend a required LFA info session 
  2. Submit your application 
  3. Receive admission decision 
  4. If accepted, confirm participation 
  5. Attend LFA Summer Week Sept 7 - 12 

Photo above shows about 20 students smiling with blue shirts posing in front of a portrait. The students are a past LFA cohort.

About LFA:

The Linda Frances Alexander (LFA) Scholars Program is a comprehensive academic, social, and cultural enrichment initiative designed to address barriers that have historically limited the full participation of educationally disadvantaged students in higher education, including—but not limited to—students from the African Diaspora. 

The program welcomes incoming first-year and transfer students and supports their successful transition into university life through their first academic year at UC Davis. 

The LFA experience begins with a week-long, on-campus residential program held prior to the start of the academic year. This immersive experience introduces scholars to university life through goal setting, leadership development, academic advising, and an overview of campus expectations. During this time, participants also benefit from mentorship provided by returning LFA Scholars, who offer guidance, support, and insight as students begin their transition. 

Throughout the academic year, LFA Scholars engage in a range of structured programs and services that promote academic success, leadership development, and community engagement. A central component of the program is the LFA Fall and Winter Seminar sequence, which supports the development of academic skills, research competencies, graduate and professional school awareness, and personal growth. 

Through this comprehensive experience, LFA Scholars develop as student leaders who demonstrate academic excellence, civic engagement, and a strong commitment to contributing positively to the university and the broader community.