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Haas Scholars are:
- Academically Talented: value learning both for its own sake and to make a difference in the world
- Community-Oriented: Â desire to be part of an interdisciplinary academic community by learning from one's peersÂ
- With initiative and follow-through: Â ready to take on the challenge of conducting an independent research or creative project that will culminate in a senior/honors thesis
Haas Scholars receive:
- One-on-one mentoring from members of the UC Berkeley faculty
- A required seminar in the Fall (1 unit, P/NP) and an optional writing workshop in the Spring (1 unit, P/NP) to assist with the research and writing process
- An opportunity to present the results of your work at a professional academic conference in January
- Assistance with graduate school and fellowship applications, career counseling, and other support to help you realize your individual post-graduation plansÂ
- Membership in an alumni community (420+ strong and growing each year!) that provides ongoing connections and support
- Up to $13,800 in financial support during your fellowship year:
A. Disbursed in the summer:Â
- $3800-$5000 summer living stipend ($3800 if you will be abroad most of the summer)
- up to $5000 for research expenses
B. Disbursed during the fall and spring:
- $1800/semester academic year living stipend, if your financial aid package has room for it.
C. Disbursed at the end of your year as a Haas Scholar:
- $200 completion stipend
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...why not apply and find out what the Haas Scholars Program can do for you?Â