
The Cal Pride Scholarship
Please take due care when responding to the essays presented, as those students selected for finalist interviews are often chosen on the basis of the thought and consideration of their responses. Successful applicants are often those who spend more time on the essays and are able to articulate their positions clearly in subsequent in-person interviews.
Applications open September 4, 2023 and close October 1, 2023.
About The Cal Pride Scholarship
Award Details | |
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Current Student Status |
Sophomore, Junior, or Senior (including transfer students) |
Amount |
past awards have ranged from $500 – $5000 |
Length of term |
1 year |
Eligibility
Qualifications | |
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Student Status |
Sophomore |
Requirements |
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Application Process
- Students apply online for The Cal Pride Scholarship in the Fall semester
- Finalists interview with alumni for the award late Fall semester and are notified of their status 2-3 weeks post interviews
Apply for the Cal Pride Scholarship

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