International Students

Funding an education as an international student at a university in the United States can be challenging.  International students are not eligible for federal financial aid or institutional aid managed by the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office at UC Berkeley.

We urge International students to research scholarship opportunities from private organizations both within the U.S. and in your home country.  As a suggestion to get started, consider your background, your future or current field of study, and possible career paths. Use these topics to search for organizations that may have some connection to your interests and background, then apply for available grants and scholarships.

Another recommendation is to research the specific department you are interested in by doing a search on the main Berkeley website (www.berkeley.edu) for their name, then looking for awards or scholarships they may have for incoming students.  

We encourage graduate students to seek financial assistance from their departments, including Graduate Student Researcher and Graduate Student Instructorships, which are under the direct control of each department.  For graduate fellowships or outside sources of financial assistance, contact the Graduate Fellowships Office.

Some useful resources to search for scholarships and support are below.

Scholarship Connection is UC Berkeley's clearinghouse for information on scholarships that are funded by sources outside the University.

The Career Center has information for UC Berkeley international students who are looking for internships.

The Berkeley International Office's mission is to enhance the academic experiences of international students and scholars by providing the highest levels of knowledge and expertise in advising, immigration services, advocacy, and programming to the UC Berkeley campus community.