The Equity Scholarship

The Equity Scholarship began in 2008 to assist with Chancellor Birgeneau's initiative to make UC Berkeley a more diverse campus. This four-year, merit-based scholarship provides an incentive for high-caliber African-American, Chicano/Latino, and Native American1 students to matriculate at UC Berkeley.

Award Amount

Award Recipient Amount Length
Incoming freshman Cal student $20,000 total
($5000 per year) 		4 years
(8 semesters)

Eligibility Requirements

Student Status Requirements
Incoming freshman Cal student

Selection Process

The chart below outlines the timeline for each phase in the selection process:

  1. Prospective Cal freshman students file a UC application.
  2. Students apply online for The Equity Scholarship.
  3. Finalists interview with alumni for the award.
  4. Recipients are notified.
  2011 2012
Current student status Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Prospective freshman Cal student

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1UC Berkeley has identified African-Americans, Chicano/Latinos, and Native Americans as underrepresented minorities on campus. This differs from the definition of underrepresented minorities given by FAFSA or the federal government, which includes Pacific Islander. The CAA Board of Directors has adopted UC Berkeley's definition of underrepresented minorities for the purpose of this scholarship but recognizes the right to change this definition at their discretion.