University of California Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship 2025

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

• Table of Content
• About University of California
• Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of California

The University of California is a system of 10 campuses, five medical centers and three affiliated national laboratories. The Office of the President, located in Oakland CA, is the University’s headquarters. UCOP supports campuses and students through systemwide funding and programs. It manages the University’s multi-billion dollar operations and investments. It oversees medical centers and national labs. It provides centralized labor relations and legal services. And it promotes the well-being of its diverse and large workforce through benefits and retirement programs.... continue reading

Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship

Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship award $6,000

Requirements for Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

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

How to Apply

California Residents Not Yet Admitted to Berkeley

• Complete and submit the University of California Application for Freshman or Transfer Admission and Scholarships by the deadline. Because some scholarships are awarded to students who meet specific criteria established by donor, cite your characteristics, such as ancestry and professional interests, in the "Scholarships" section.
• Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). 

Continuing Berkeley Students

• Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

For more details, visit University of California Scholarship webpage