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
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| Amount |
$8,000 per academic year. |
| Length |
8 semesters |
| Incoming Junior Transfer | |
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| Amount |
$8,000 per academic year. |
| Length |
4 semesters |
Eligibility Requirements
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| Incoming Junior Transfer |
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Application Details
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Application Process
Eligible students go to calalumni.academicworks.com, create an account, and submit an application by May 11, 2025. 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.
