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Find Support Through CAA's Alumni Scholars Program

The Alumni Scholars Program provides more than $2 million each year in scholarships and support for UC Berkeley undergraduate students.

About the Awards

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The Leadership Award

Recognizes undergraduates who demonstrate innovative, initiative-driven leadership impacting their academic, work, and community environments.

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The Achievement Award Program

Serves community-minded undergraduates by providing both financial assistance and supportive programming.

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African American Initiative Scholarship

For UC Berkeley students who demonstrate leadership potential and a desire to contribute positively to the Black community at Cal.

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The Mildred Jordan Sharp Scholarship

Recognizes junior women at UC Berkeley who have demonstrated leadership, service, academics, and personal development in pursuit of a future goal or career.

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The Cal Pride Scholarship

Recognizes continuing students and incoming transfers for their academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and contributions to the LGBTQ community.

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Cal Alumni Association Native American Scholarship

Provides Native American students with financial support to make their Cal education more accessible.

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Meet Our 2021–2022 Leadership Award Scholars

Join us in congratulating our incoming 2021–2022 Alumni Scholars and honoring our continuing students.
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Meet the Mildred Jordan Sharp Scholarship Recipients for 2020–2021

We congratulate the four recipients of this year’s Mildred Jordan Sharp Scholarship—students who have demonstrated leadership and academic personal development during challenging times.
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Meet the 30 Incoming Recipients of the 2021–22 African American Initiative Scholarship

In 2018, the San Francisco Foundation funded the first set of African American Initiative (AAI) scholarships. Administered by the Cal Alumni Association (CAA), these scholarships have been awarded to more than 80 students. The continued support of this scholarship highlights CAA and UC Berkeley’s ongoing commitment to Black and African American student success.

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Meet the Cal Pride Scholarship Recipients for 2020–2021

Introducing this year's recipients of the Cal Pride Scholarship, a one-year, merit-based award that recognizes sophomores, juniors, seniors, and incoming transfer students for academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement, as well as their contribution to the LGBTQ+ community.
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Celebrating 85 Years of Alumni Scholarships

Established in 1934 in the depths of the Great Depression, the Alumni Scholars Program now supports 800+ undergraduate scholars each year, awarding more than $2.2 million in financial aid.
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Questions about any of our scholarship programs? Find details about eligibility requirements, application processes, disbursement details, and more.

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Scholarship Selections

UC Berkeley alumni are invited to participate in the selection of exceptional candidates for our scholarships. From recruitment and outreach to application readings and candidate interviews, alumni are integral to the successful selection of our scholarship recipients.

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