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Alumni Scholarships

We distribute nearly $2 million in undergraduate scholarships and awards to more than 800 students each year. With a network of 4,000 alumni nationwide handling selections, Alumni Scholarships are the largest programs of its kind in the country.

The Leadership Award

The Leadership Award is a one-year merit-based scholarship that recognizes students who provide outstanding, innovative, and motivational leadership contributions in their academic, work, or community environments. Students compete for the scholarship every academic year. More

The Achievement Award Program (TAAP)

TAAP supports access to Cal for high-achieving students who volunteer in the community and have significant financial need. TAAP is a four-year scholarship program for incoming freshman and two-year scholarship program for junior transfer students. More

Prospective Cal students

Applications for the Leadership Award and The Achievement Award Program will be available December 2008. Visit often for updates.

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• Admissions at Berkeley
• Financial aid at Berkeley
• Other financial aid resources

Current Cal students

Volunteer

Interview the 2008 Leadership Award applicants. You will have the opportunity to interview Cal sophomore, junior, senior, and 5th year applicants. Connect with Bay Area Cal alumni and learn about the amazing projects led by Cal students. Register

Cal alumni

Alumni Scholarships are possible through the generous support of our Cal alumni. From marketing and outreach to application readings and candidate interviews, alumni are integral to the successful selection of our scholarship recipients.

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