The Cal Pride Scholarship

The Cal Pride Scholarship is a one-year award designed to celebrate and support continuing UC Berkeley students (sophomores, juniors, seniors) and incoming transfer students who exemplify excellence in academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement.This scholarship honors students who have made meaningful contributions to the LGBTQ+ community, both on campus and beyond.

Award
$500- $3000
Deadline
09/30/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Follow directions carefully. Please describe three activities that best highlight your involvement in your academic, work, or community environments during your undergraduate career. 1. Name of Activity:
  2. Activity 1 - Role:
  3. Activity 1 - Description:
  4. Activity 2 - Name of Activity:
  5. Activity 2 - Role:
  6. Activity 2 - Description:
  7. Activity 3 - Name of Activity:
  8. Activity 3 - Role:
  9. Activity 3 - Description:
  10. Follow the directions carefully. Essay 1: In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge that the LGBTQ+ community is currently facing today? What steps have you taken or wish to take to mitigate the challenge?
  11. Essay 2: This scholarship was created to support the work of Cal students to be both ambassadors for Cal and the LGBTQ+ community. How have you connected with the LGBTQ+ identity at Cal, previous institutions, and/or in your community (broadly defined)? How are you serving as an ambassador of Cal and the LGBTQ+ community?
  12. I hereby confirm and certify that the all of the information above is accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge and written and submitted by me. I certify that I meet all eligibility requirements as specified on this application. I release this information to the Cal Alumni Association and its staff and volunteers for the purposes of evaluating my scholarship application. I understand that some of the biographical information included in my application may be released to the donor(s) of my alumni scholarship. I understand that the information given may be investigated and that any false representation and/or evidence of plagiarism is sufficient cause for rejection of this application or forfeiture of all awarded funds. I also give permission to the UC Berkeley Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to release any and all information included in my Application for Undergraduate Admission and Scholarships to the Cal Alumni Association, provided that such information is used for the purpose of evaluating my application for the Alumni Scholars Program. If selected as a scholarship recipient, I authorize the Cal Alumni Association to share or publish my biography and picture for promotional and fundraising purposes.
    • 1. Electronic Signature (Full Name)
    • 2. Today's Date
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