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The Achievement Award Program
Since 1999, The Achievement Award Program (TAAP) has provided students from low income backgrounds with the resources needed to attend and excel at UC Berkeley. TAAP serves high-achieving, community-minded students from the moment they choose UC Berkeley through their undergraduate career, providing both financial assistance and supportive programming. Eligibility Requirements: Completed high school, GED, or community college requirements in California Incoming first year or community college junior transfer student for Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 Financial Need – defined as being eligible for Cal Grant B
Annual Amount
$8,000
Automatic or Competitive
Competitive
Annual Amount
$8,000
Automatic or Competitive
Competitive
Annual Amount
$8,000
Automatic or Competitive
Competitive
Renewable
Stackable
Legacy
Full Tuition
Required Major
Application Required
Renewable
Stackable
Legacy
Full Tuition
Required Major
Application Required
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Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate
Transfer
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate
Transferred

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