Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship
University of California
About
The Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship recognizes the academic merits of undergraduate students and awards funds based on academic merit and financial need. Awards are made from more than 1,250 university and private philanthropy funds. There is no separate scholarship application; eligibility is considered when students file the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application.
The Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship is the University of California’s most historic scholarship program which recognizes the academic merits of undergraduates.
Who can apply
Have demonstrated financial need (determined through FAFSA or California Dream Act Application).
“New and continuing students who meet the criteria set by the Academic Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Honors and Financial Aid are awarded on the basis of both academic merit and financial need.”
Be a California resident.
“California residents and AB540 eligible students entering from high school with a 4.1 grade point average (GPA) or better”
Be AB540-eligible (nonresident tuition exemption status under California law).
“California residents and AB540 eligible students entering from high school with a 4.1 grade point average (GPA) or better”
Be entering from high school (prospective freshman/high school senior).
“California residents and AB540 eligible students entering from high school with a 4.1 grade point average (GPA) or better”
Have a GPA of at least 4.1 (for California residents and AB540 eligible students entering from high school).
“California residents and AB540 eligible students entering from high school with a 4.1 grade point average (GPA) or better”
Be a California resident or AB540-eligible student entering from a community college (transfer applicant).
“California residents and AB 540 eligible students entering from a community college entering students with a 3.5 GPA or better”
Have a GPA of at least 3.5 (for California residents and AB540 eligible students entering from a community college).
“California residents and AB 540 eligible students entering from a community college entering students with a 3.5 GPA or better”
Be a continuing Berkeley student (undergraduate).
“Continuing students are awarded with a 3.0 GPA or better”
Have a GPA of at least 3.0 (for continuing students).
“Continuing students are awarded with a 3.0 GPA or better”
Be a continuing Berkeley student.
“Continuing students are awarded with a 3.0 GPA or better”