The Achievement Award Program (TAAP) offers up to $32,000 scholarship to high-achieving, community-minded students from low-income and first generation backgrounds. Multiple awards are presented each year to resources to complete their undergraduate degree at UC Berkeley.
Scholarship Details
- $8,000 per academic year; up to $32,000 total
- Winners will participate in retreats, workshops, alumni engagement events, and one-on-one advising throughout the academic year
- Finalists will be interviewed in July
Eligibility Criteria
- Incoming UC Berkeley freshman
- Completed high school in California
- Demonstrates financial need
- Must commit to
- Check-ins with counselors, workshops, dinners, and other events
- Have a 67% completion rate for hours attempted each academic year
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Application Process
- Provide your UC Berkeley Student ID and Student Email Address
- Complete supplemental questions
- Write two essays; one about your community and the other regarding your career goals
TAAP serves students from the moment they choose UC Berkeley through their undergraduate career, providing both financial assistance and supportive programming. Eligible students should go to the provider's website to apply.
