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taap scholarship recipients for the 2023–2024 academic year

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Meet the 2023 – 2024 Cohort of The Achievement Award Program (TAAP)

The Achievement Award Program supports high-achieving, community-minded, low-income, first-generation college students in their pursuit of a UC Berkeley education. The Cal Alumni Association (CAA) congratulates all twenty-two members of our incoming 2023 – 2024 Alumni Scholar cohort.

_{(L to R): Samantha Cruz, Cody James McCook-AhTave, and Paloma Saldana}

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Meet the 2023 – 2024 Cal Alumni Association Native American Scholarship Recipients

The award recognizes UC Berkeley students for their leadership, community involvement, and contributions to the Indigenous community.

2023–2024 African American Initiative Scholars (L to R): Jayden Cox, Nimrod B., Kellsey Ogu

_{Courtesy of (L to R): Jayden Cox, Nimrod B., and Kellsey Ogu}

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Meet the 2023 – 2024 African American Initiative Scholars

The AAI Scholarship is part of CAA and UC Berkeley's ongoing commitment to Black and African American student success.

_{The Campanile at UC Berkeley.}

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To Receive Is to Give: TAAP Scholars’ Legacy of Service

TAAP Scholars John Lam ’24 and Alishba Sardar ’23 both came from nontraditional education backgrounds. Their experiences laid the groundwork for their advocacy efforts.

Jayden Zheng poses outside Bancroft Library wearing his graduation stole.

_{Jayden Zheng ’23. / Hey Zinah Photography}

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Becoming Yourself through the Struggle

As a first-generation student from a low-income background, Jayden Zheng ’23 attributes the resources and support he found at Cal for allowing him to achieve his goals.

Alishba Sardar speaking at the 2023 Senior Brunch Ceremony.

_{Alishba Sardar ’23 delivering her speech at the 2023 TAAP Graduation Brunch / Hey Zinah Photography}

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Building Hope

Alishba Sardar ’23 found community and empowerment at Cal as a foster youth through Berkeley Hope Scholars.

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Meet the 2023 – 2024 Cohort of The Achievement Award Program (TAAP)

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Becoming Yourself through the Struggle

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