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.  

The Berkeley International Office may be able to provide limited help to undergraduate international students who have been at Berkeley for at least one year and experience severe, unexpected economic hardship; however, this aid cannot be relied upon to fund an education. 

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

UC Berkeley Scholarship Connection Website:
scholarships.berkeley.edu

Undergraduate Research Opportunities:
research.berkeley.edu

Berkeley Alumni Association Leadership Award:
alumni.berkeley.edu/services/scholarships

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