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A Scholarship Program That Changes Lives

The Incentive Awards Program (IAP) provides financial support in scholarship funds over eight semesters, and student support services to low-income students and first generation college students who have demonstrated leadership potential, high academics, and a commitment to serve others.

IAP reaches out to first-generation college students who have overcome great socioeconomic disadvantages through its partnerships with 49 Northern California high schools, and 22 Los Angeles high schools through its Pre-Collegiate Academy.

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IAP Vision

IAP believes that education is an equalizer and a means to empower dynamic young community leaders.


The Incentive Awards Program (IAP) is committed to providing an avenue for high-achieving students who have overcome socio-economic barriers to advance their education and success at UC Berkeley and beyond.

We realize this mission by:

  • Inspiring first-generation college and low-income high school students to seek a post-secondary education, and encouraging them to apply to and attend UC Berkeley.
  • Recruiting applicants who reflect the diverse populations of their high schools and who are committed to mentoring younger students.
  • Providing the tools, empowerment, and support services to help IAP Scholars successfully navigate their academic careers and graduate from UC Berkeley.
  • Counseling Scholars in their future endeavors, and by cultivating community leaders.

 

Prospective Scholars
Interested in becoming a part of the Incentive Awards Program (IAP) or Pre-Collegiate Academy (PCA)? Learn more aboutthe IAP Selection Criteria or PCA Selection Criteria.
Current Scholars
Check out the IAP Calendar to learn about upcoming events.

 

IAP Scholars

Calendar of Events

IAP Preliminary Form
Deadline: Check with your counselor for your high school deadline
Submit IAP Preliminary Application and a copy of 2007-2008 FAFSA to your High School Counselor.
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IAP Nominee Application
Deadline: Wednesday, November 21, 2007
The 5 nominees must submit IAP Nominee Application and apply for UC Berkeley admission.
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SAT/ACT Testing
Deadline: December 2007
Must take EITHER the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT Assessment plus Writing AND two (2) SAT Subject Tests in two different areas.
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FAFSA Application
Deadline: Friday, February 1, 2008
The 5 nominees must submit the 2008-2009 Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA).
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