Apply for The Achievement Award Program Scholarship
Since 1999, The Achievement Award Program (TAAP) has provided low-income students with the resources needed to attend and excel at UC Berkeley. TAAP serves high-achieving, community-minded students from the moment they choose UC Berkeley through their undergraduate career, providing both financial assistance and supportive programming.
Become part of our family as a TAAP Scholar at the number one public university in the world!
Applications for the 2020 - 2021 school year are now closed. Applications for the 2021-2022 school year will open March 1
Program Requirements
This scholarship comes with holistic programming to assist you in your personal, academic, and professional growth. Participation in this programming is a mandatory part of being an Alumni Scholar, and will connect you to a community of scholars, alumni, and staff to help you navigate Cal.- Full-time enrollment at UC Berkeley.
- Participation in retreats, workshops, and alumni engagement events, and one-on-one advising throughout the academic year.
- “Satisfactory Academic Progress” as defined by the Office of Financial Aid and the scholar’s college.
- Submit an application by the deadline, May 2, 2021.
Award Amount
Award Recipient | Amount | Length |
Incoming Freshman | $6,000 per year and a laptop |
8 semesters |
Incoming Junior Transfer | $6,000 per year and a laptop |
4 semesters |
Eligibility Requirements
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Incoming Freshman |
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Incoming Junior Transfer |
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