Fiat Lux Scholarship at University of California, Berkeley 2025

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Value$1,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of California, Berkeley
• City to studyCalifornia
• School to studyUniversity of California, Berkeley
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Table of Content

• Overview
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Programme Overview

UC Berkeley's faculty established the Fiat Lux Scholarship in 2016 with the goal to attract high-achieving students from local high schools in California to UC Berkeley.

The Fiat Lux Scholarship program goals are the following:

• Create a robust scholarship program focused on supporting the Bay Area, Central Coast area (Salinas), San Jose, Sequoia, Sacramento, San Diego, and Los Angeles.
• Support low-income college students.
• Align with ongoing UC systemwide efforts to provide open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development for all communities.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions trains scholars to do outreach in local partnering high schools with the support of Berkeley's Center for Educational Partnerships. This proven and highly successful program promotes "giving back” through the scholars. They become aspirational role models for the high school students and provide help during college information sessions at various events and partnering high schools.

Benefits

Monetary Award and Scholarship Tenure

Scholars are awarded up to their full financial need based on the California resident student budget, as determined by the UC Berkeley Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. Awards are renewed annually for a maximum of eight semesters, provided the scholar maintains satisfactory academic progress and has continued financial need. Maintaining a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average is encouraged.

Faculty Mentor

Scholars are matched with a faculty mentor who provides guidance and encouragement on their long-term academic, personal, and professional growth. Mentors are volunteers from the Academic Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Honors, and Financial Aid (CUSHFA) and the faculty at large.

Fiat Lux Scholars Association (FLSA)

Scholars are automatic members of this student organization that sponsors academic and social activities, community service projects, and outreach events to Fiat Lux Partner schools. Sponsored activities will allow scholars to network with faculty, staff, and their peers in an informal environment.

Priority Class Enrollment

Scholars receive priority class enrollment starting the second semester of their incoming first-year.

Research Fellowship

Scholars have the opportunity to apply for a one-time $1,000 stipend to support research project expenses.

Financial Aid Advising

Scholars are paired with a dedicated scholarship adviser who provides support and information about scholarships, financial aid, academic advising, and other campus resources. The Undergraduate Scholarships, Prizes, and Honors Office acts as intermediary for Fiat Lux scholars with the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office for financial aid issues.

Requirements

Scholarship Candidates are:

• Admitted first-year students who graduated from one of the partner high schools and who attended a partner high school for at least three years
• U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens (California Dream Act Application or hold a permanent resident card)
• California residents or eligible nonresidents (AB 540 nonresident tuition exemption)
• Eligible for need-based financial aid

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more details visit University of California, Berkeley scholarship webpage