
The Achievement Award Program
The Achievement Award Program (TAAP) provides high-achieving, community-minded students from low-income and first generation backgrounds with resources to complete their undergraduate degree at UC Berkeley. This scholarship comes with holistic programming to support TAAP scholars in their personal, academic, and professional growth. Participation in this programming is mandatory and will connect TAAP scholars to a community of Alumni Scholars, Cal alumni, and staff to help them navigate Cal.
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Award Details
Incoming First Year | |
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Amount |
$6,000 per academic year and a one-time laptop stipend of $1,000 |
Length |
8 semesters |
Incoming Junior Transfer | |
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Amount |
$6,000 per academic year and a one-time laptop stipend of $1,000 |
Length |
4 semesters |
Eligibility Requirements
Incoming First Year |
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Incoming Junior Transfer |
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Application Details
Prospective First Years |
2023-2024 APPLICATION OPEN Deadline Extended: May 8, 2023 |
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Prospective Junior Transfer |
2023-2024 APPLICATION OPEN Deadline Extended: May 8, 2023 |
Application Process
Eligible students go to calalumni.academicworks.com, create an account, and submit an application by May 7, 2023. The chart below outlines the timeline for each phase in the application process:
Prospective Cal students file a UC Application.
Students apply online for The Achievement Award.
Finalists interview with alumni for the award
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Current student status | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Sep |
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The Alumni Scholars Program provides more than $2 million each year in scholarships and support for UC Berkeley undergraduate students.