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Princeton in Africa

Next deadline: November 2026 Princeton in Africa (PiAf) is a non-profit affiliate of Princeton University that develops young leaders as they contribute to some of the most impactful organizations on the African continent. In 26 years, this program has placed over 750 Fellows with more than 130 organizations in 37 African countries. Fellows, through their work, have made contributions to Africa’s institutions in the areas of Business and Economic Development, Education & Youth Capacity Building, Public & Community Health, and so much more. PiAf Fellows are placed with host organizations

2025-2026 Scholarships Wrap-Up

We would like to wrap up the 2025–2026 academic year by congratulating all of the current Cal Bears and recent alums who received nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships this academic year, as well as those who submitted strong applications for more than 30 scholarship and fellowship programs our office supports.  Scholarship Recipients (pictured left to right, top to bottom): Astronaut ScholarshipZachary Cooper (’27, Molecular and Cell Biology/Business Administration) CBYXAnna Lieggi (’26, Political Science/Global Studies) Churchill ScholarshipCarolyn Nguyen (’26, Molecular and Cell Biology/Business Administration) Critical Language ScholarshipAidan Morgan Chan (’26, Economics/Statistics/Linguistics) Goldwater

Dan Zhu

Dan Zhu (‘23, Data Science and Business Administration) is pursuing an MBA at Stanford Graduate School of Business and an MS in Community Health and Prevention Research at Stanford School of Medicine. Dan aspires to build innovative healthcare systems and technologies that improve quality of life for people and communities. After graduating from UC Berkeley, Dan worked at Boston Consulting Group to improve care and utilization management programs for America’s largest health insurers, reducing prior authorization requirements and expanding care access for 35 million people. He has also designed behavioral

Anna Lieggi

Anna Lieggi (’26, Political Science/Global Studies), an incoming CBYX Young Professionals Fellow, will spend a year in Germany serving as a cultural ambassador. At UC Berkeley, she has worked as a research assistant through URAP under Professor Brookman and through SSRP under PhD candidate Nadia Almasalkhi, focusing on welfare policy trends and diaspora political participation. Beyond campus, Anna has spent 300+ hours at the San Francisco Superior Court, where she provided free legal assistance to low-income, self-represented litigants. These experiences have motivated her to attend law school following her year

Su Kim

Su Kim (’18, Geography) was born and raised in Los Angeles to immigrant parents from South Korea. At UC Berkeley, she earned her B.A. in geography with departmental high honors and a minor in global poverty and practice. While a student, she interned with local abolitionist organizations Justice Now and Californians United for a Responsible Budget, and studied Spanish and Mexican history in Mexico through the Autonomous University of Social Movements. As a Robert and Colleen Haas Scholar (’17-18), she conducted independent research under the supervision of Professor Victoria Robinson,

Berkeley Social Sciences Alumna Sydney Roberts Awarded 2026–27 Schwarzman Scholarship

by Jessica Park African American Studies and Political Science Alumna Sydney Roberts has been awarded a 2026–27 Schwarzman Scholarship. Roberts, a former ASUC president who graduated from Cal in 2024 as a double major in the Berkeley Social Sciences Division, is one of 150 inspiring and innovative leaders selected from a pool of more than 5,800 candidates worldwide — the largest applicant pool in the program’s history. She is Berkeley’s 21st recipient of the award since its founding in 2013. This fall, Roberts will participate in a one-year, fully funded

Sydney Roberts

Sydney Roberts (’24, Political Science and African American Studies) is drawn to service and empowering others. Currently, she works at EMILYs List, helping elect Democratic, pro-choice women to political office nationwide. At Cal, she served as student body president and secured a $195,000 grant for students to host multicultural events on campus. Sydney attributes her passion for global conflict resolution to what she learned while leading students during her term as president. She hopes to build on her leadership skills as a Schwarzman scholar and pursue crisis diplomacy. She is

Lafayette Fellowship

Next deadline: November 2026 (application will open September 4, 2026) The Lafayette Fellowship supports up to 30 American students in STEM, the humanities, social sciences, and the arts, with an interest in addressing global challenges – from sustainable transitions, health, and biotechnology to peace, security, and AI – in a French-American context.  The Fellowship offers full funding for one year of master’s-level study in France as well as leadership training. Candidates must apply separately for admission to one of the program’s partner institutions. Prospective applicants must make an individual advising appointment

Princeton in Asia

Next deadline: November 1, 2026 – 9:00pm (Pacific) Princeton in Asia (PiA) fosters mutual appreciation and cross-cultural understanding between the United States and Asia through immersive one- or two-year work fellowships in host organizations and communities. Approximately 60 fellowships are awarded each year. Fellows work at some of Asia’s most innovative business and social enterprises; they teach at kindergartens, secondary schools, polytechnics, and universities; and they write for newspapers and create content for international media platforms. All host organizations provide a local living stipend, which is designed to meet a

2024-25 Scholarships Wrap-Up

We would like to wrap up the 2024–2025 academic year by congratulating all of the current Cal Bears and recent alums who received nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships this academic year, as well as those who submitted strong applications for the 35 scholarship and fellowship programs our office supports. Astronaut Scholars – Carolyn Van-Dy Nguyen (’26) Boren Scholarship – Kristie Moore (’26) Critical Language Scholarship – Alexandra “Sasha” Bergseid (’29), Giselle Carreño (‘25), Utkarsh Dubey (‘27), Abigail Klein (’26), Tiffany Mar (’25), Khephra Owl (’25), and Arya Vishin (‘25) Goldwater