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The Leadership Award

Established in 1934, the Leadership Award (TLA) offers a multi-year scholarship. It supports visionary, innovative, and inspiring leaders who make a positive impact on their communities. Our scholars are known for their intellectual curiosity and creativity, demonstrating initiative and self-awareness.

As a Leadership Award scholar, how are you going to make your mark at UC Berkeley?

Award Amount

2025–2026 Academic Year

Incoming First-Year Cal Students
Incoming First-Year Cal Students
Includes

First-year students beginning their first semester at UC Berkeley.
Amount

$2,500 for up to 4 years, disbursed through the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office each Spring.
Due Date

Application due June 8, 2025. APPLY HERE!
Incoming Junior Transfer Students
Incoming Junior Transfer Students
Includes

Incoming Junior Transfer students beginning their first semester at UC Berkeley.
Amount

$2,500 for up to 2 years, disbursed through the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office each Spring.
Due Date

Application due June 8, 2025. APPLY HERE!

The Leadership Award Details

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Incoming First-Years
  • Pell Grant Eligible
  • Be admitted and enroll at UC Berkeley
  • Participate in a virtual interview or in-person interview in July 2025
  • Submit a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to UC Berkeley by May 1, 2025
Incoming Junior Transfers
  • Pell Grant Eligible
  • Be admitted to and enroll at UC Berkeley
  • Participate in a virtual interview or in-person interview in July 2025
  • Submit a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to UC Berkeley by June 1, 2025
Returning Students who received The Leadership Award prior to the 2024-2025 Academic Year
  • As of Match 1, 2024 eligibility to apply for The Leadership Award is restricted to incoming first-year and junior-transfer undergraduate students who are eligible to receive Pell Grants. Current Cal students who are sophomores, non-transfer juniors, and seniors are no longer eligible to apply for The Leadership Award.
  • Prior to 2024, TLA was only awarded for one academic year. The scholarship has transitioned to to a multi-year award as of 2024, but this does not apply to recipients from 2023-2024 academic year.
Contact Scholarships

Phone
510.900.8230

Email
scholarships@alumni.berkeley.edu

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The Achievement Award Program

Since 1999, The Achievement Award Program (TAAP) has provided high-achieving students with significant financial need the resources they need to attend and excel at UC Berkeley.

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