Scholarship Connection is UC Berkeley’s clearinghouse for information on scholarships that are funded by sources outside the University. We receive hundreds of scholarship notices each year for enrolled Berkeley students. Competition for these awards may be local, national, or international in scope, and scholarship deadlines and requirements vary.

Students may search for scholarships on Scholarship Connection’s online database. And to stay up to date on available awards, UC Berkeley students may also subscribe to the Scholarship Connection listserv. Subscribers receive biweekly e-mail updates on scholarships and related opportunities.

The Scholarship Connection office encourages students to investigate other scholarship resources available on- and off-campus.

PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS

In addition to providing information on many externally-funded scholarships, Scholarship Connection also administers the application process for several highly competitive and prestigious scholarships, such as the Rhodes, Marshall and Truman Scholarships. Most of these awards require a campus endorsement before the applications can be forwarded to the final levels of competition. The Scholarship Connection office offers workshops and individual advising to help applicants prepare competitive applications for these awards.

OFFICE HOURS

The Scholarship Connection office is located in 301 Campbell Hall on the UC Berkeley campus. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8-12, 1-4 and Friday 8-12.

Scholarship Connection provides scholarship information for enrolled UC Berkeley undergraduates. Incoming UC Berkeley students should contact their high school guidance counselors for information on scholarships funded by sources outside the university.

The office handles scholarships that are funded by outside organizations. For information on UC Berkeley-based scholarships, visit the Undergraduate Scholarships, Prizes and Honors Office.

SCHOLARSHIP CONNECTION STAFF

Alicia Hayes, Student Affairs Officer

Alicia Hayes came to the Scholarship Connection in Fall 2001. Her duties include planning and oversight of the office, advising, recruitment, publicity, working with faculty, and event coordination.

Alicia has master's degrees in both History and Public Administration. Occasionally, she also teaches history at a local university.

For more information on emeriti staff in the Scholarship Connection office, please visit the Emeritus Page.