Birgeneau Perelman Fund for Undocumented Graduate Students

Eligible graduate students, including professional school students, are invited to apply for the UC Berkeley Stipend.  Awards will vary based on need. Selected applicants will be required to either mentor an undergraduate student and/or engage with the Office of Graduate Diversity.

Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be an enrolled, undocumented UC Berkeley graduate student in good academic standing
• AB 540 or non-AB540 students are eligible to apply
• For all professional development requests, we can only provide reimbursement to students
• Formerly undocumented students are welcome to apply, however, undocumented students will receive priority
• Incoming and recently admitted students are not eligible to apply in the summer period

Applications will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Demonstration of financial need
• Academic achievements and promise

Application packages should include the following:

• A completed application form
• A budget plan spreadsheet
• Note: A letter of recommendation from a faculty member may be provided, but is completely optional

Deadline for Submission

Applications are reviewed for the current semester you apply for and the application becomes available on the 6th week of each semester. The application will close until funds have been exhausted