Regents' & Chancellor's Scholarship

• Scholars with financial need receive grant and scholarship support up to their full need as assessed by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office; minimum award $2,500 per year.
• Renewable for up to eight semesters for students entering from high school and up to four semesters for transfer students.
• Priority class enrollment, faculty mentorship, guaranteed on-campus housing for the scholarship tenure, a dedicated financial aid advisor, research and professional development funding of up to $1,000, alumni network, Scholar Space.

First-year faculty interviews and consideration take place in early March, with notifications at the end of March. Transfer candidates are considered in early May.

1. Apply for admission to UC Berkeley by the deadline (November 30).
2. No separate scholarship application is needed.
3. Applicants who want need-based grants complete the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application, where eligible.

Candidates are chosen from the top applicants through a holistic review set by the Academic Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Honors, and Financial Aid; first-year candidates are interviewed by faculty.