African American Initiative Scholarship
Funded by the San Francisco Foundation and administered by the Cal Alumni Association, the African American Initiative (AAI) Scholarship provides African American students with financial support to help make their Cal education more accessible.
This scholarship is for UC Berkeley students who demonstrate leadership potential and a genuine willingness to contribute positively to the Black community at Cal. These students have been admitted to UC Berkeley as incoming first-year students.
The AAI Scholarship supports the campus-wide African American Initiative. The African American Initiative is led by the Division of Equity and Inclusion at UC Berkeley as a comprehensive effort to address the underrepresentation of African American students, faculty, and staff at Cal.
Program Requirements
African American Initiative Scholarship recipients are expected to join the AAI Scholarship Program through the African American Student Development Office.
Program Requirements |
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Award Details
Award Recipient |
Incoming first-year students |
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Scholarship Amount |
Flexible award amounts up to $8,000 |
Length |
8–10 semesters (Students are not required to re-apply for each subsequent year, but must remain in good academic standing.) |
Disbursement |
All awards will be disbursed through the UC Berkeley’s Financial Aid and Scholarships Office |
Eligibility Requirements
Student Status |
Incoming UC Berkeley first years for Fall 2024 |
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Requirements |
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Application Process
Online Application Period |
March 1 – March 31 |
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Finalist Welcome Event |
April 20 |
Recipient Notification |
Late April |
Deadline to Accept |
May 15 |
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