2025 Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship at University of California

Published: 19 May 2025

The Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship is the University of California’s most historic scholarship program which recognizes the academic merits of undergraduates.

Each year over 3,000 students receive a Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship, funded from one or more of our nearly 900 university and private philanthropy funds. There is no application process other than applying for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application. If you are looking to positively impact the next generation of students and help support their future, you can do so by giving today.??

University of California Undergraduate Scholarship

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Funding Type	Partially Funded
Country to study	United States
School to study	University of California Berkeley
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	University of California
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of University of California Undergraduate Scholarship

Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship award $6,000

Requirements for University of California Undergraduate Scholarship

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.

• California residents and AB540 eligible students entering from high school with a 4.1 grade point average (GPA) or better
• California residents and AB 540 eligible students entering from a community college entering students with a 3.5 GPA or better
• Continuing students are awarded with a 3.5 GPA or better

The amount of the scholarship award is based on your level of financial need. Students with financial need and a GPA below the 3.5 threshold are awarded a University Grant.

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply