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 successfully navigate Cal.
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Award Details
2026–2027 Academic Year
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| Includes |
First-year students beginning their first semester at UC Berkeley. |
| Amount |
Able to receive up to $11,600* for up to 4 years, disbursed through the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office each Spring. *Please note that this self help aid amount changes yearly per UC Berkeley guidelines. |
| Due Date |
Application deadline extended! Due April 19, 2026. APPLY HERE! |
Eligibility Requirements
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Application Timeline
| Prospective First Years |
Application deadline extended! Apply now! Due April 19 Register now and begin your application, HERE! |
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Application Process
Eligible students go to calalumni.awardspring.com create an account, submit your general application, and apply for the TAAP scholarship. 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 Scholarship
Finalists interview with alumni for the award
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