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UC Berkeley scholarships

Curated official links for UC Berkeley students in California. This page is not a live search and not a complete awards database. Confirm eligibility on each official site. Tap Save on a link to track it on the Saved page (this browser only). This is not a paid ranking.

Official UC Berkeley awards page (opens in a new tab)

How awards work at UC Berkeley

Berkeley's scholarships include the Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship, Fiat Lux Scholarship, Middle Class Scholarship and Regents' & Chancellor's Scholarship.

  1. Berkeley scholarships

    Check each scholarship's page for how you're considered.

  2. Scholarship profile

    Recipients fill in a scholarship profile on Berkeley's scholarship site.

  3. Aid forms

    File the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application for need-based aid.

Who runs awards: Financial Aid and Scholarships Office (FASO)

Summarized from UC Berkeley’s official pages, checked November 2026. Names and steps can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

Deadlines

  • UC Berkeley awards: deadlines vary by award and change each year. Confirm each one on the official awards page.
  • FAFSA: The federal FAFSA deadline is June 30 at the end of the award year, but states and schools often set earlier deadlines. Check both. Official FAFSA page
  • Berkeley Financial Aid & Scholarships

    UC Berkeley office hub for university scholarships, grants, and how aid is packaged.

  • Regents’ & Chancellor’s Scholarship

    Berkeley’s most prestigious undergraduate scholarship program — selection rules are on the official Financial Aid site.

  • FAFSA

    Free Application for Federal Student Aid — start here for U.S. federal grants, loans, and work-study. Confirm deadlines on StudentAid.gov.

  • StudentAid.gov

    U.S. Department of Education hub for federal aid types, FAFSA, and loan tools. Not a lender marketplace.

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Country: United States (UC Berkeley is in California) · School: UC Berkeley

Questions about UC Berkeley scholarships

How do I apply for awards at UC Berkeley?
Berkeley's scholarships include the Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship, Fiat Lux Scholarship, Middle Class Scholarship and Regents' & Chancellor's Scholarship. Berkeley scholarships: Check each scholarship's page for how you're considered. Scholarship profile: Recipients fill in a scholarship profile on Berkeley's scholarship site. Aid forms: File the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application for need-based aid.
Where do I find official UC Berkeley scholarships?
Start on UC Berkeley's official awards page: https://financialaid.berkeley.edu/types-of-aid-at-berkeley/scholarships/. This WealthNutz page links to it and to other official sources. It is not a complete awards database.
When are UC Berkeley scholarship deadlines?
Deadlines vary by award and change each year. Check each award on UC Berkeley's official page before you apply. WealthNutz does not list deadlines it can't confirm.
Do I apply for government student aid separately?
Yes. School scholarships are separate from federal aid. Most federal, state, and many school need-based awards start with the FAFSA on studentaid.gov. The federal FAFSA deadline is June 30 at the end of the award year, but states and schools often set earlier deadlines. Check both.
Is WealthNutz part of UC Berkeley?
No. WealthNutz is an independent education site. School and government links are never paid placements, and you always apply on the official site.