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The  Prizes and Honors  program provides many opportunities for students - undergraduate and graduate - to have their best creative work acknowledged and win a monetary prize.  Please see the flyer below for more details. The Fabilli Hoffer contest is the only contest that is open to  faculty and staff  as well as students.  (The Fabilli-Hoffer topic this year is:  "Confidence without attitude" .   At least $7,000 will be available for the judge(s) to award this year. Per Eric Hoffer: "The sole criteria for the prizes shall be originality of thought and excellence in writing. This fund shall be known as the Lili Fabilli and Eric Hoffer Essay Prize." Hoffer felt very strongly that every idea could be expressed in a few words. Please note: All Prose and Poetry contest deadlines  - November 22, 2019 You can read more about the Prizes and Honors program at - https://financialaid.berkeley. edu/prizes-and-honors-lili- fab...

Description: The Assistant Vice Chancellor’s Student Advisory Council on Financial Aid & Education provides a unique opportunity for motivated students to provide confidential advice to the Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director of Financial Aid and other senior campus administrators on matters concerning financial aid, affordability and financial literacy. Council members help influence decisions that directly impact access and affordability at Cal. Detailed information is available in the charge. Qualifications: ·          are able and willing to make a firm commitment to attend a regularly scheduled 90 minute monthly meeting (note: consistent attendance is required for membership in the group) ·          have a passion for empowering students to make the best financial choices possible through a strong financial literacy program and a strong interest in discussing innovative aid programs to ke...

   Staying in Berkeley for Thanksgiving? Don't be sad, think of all the food! Try organizing a potluck with your friend! B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Dish) for side dishes and collectively cook a turkey, or get a roasted chicken from the grocery store if you're not feeling as adventurous. Supplement your fear with extra free meals from Uber Eats and Doordash when making a new account with them. Use discount codes to your advantage between your friends! Read More Resource Spotlight Berkeley Food Pantry pantry.berkeley.edu Monday   10:00am-4:30pm Tuesday   9:30am-12:00pm  &  1:00pm-3:20pm Wednesday   9:30am-3:30am Thursday   9:30am-1:00pm Friday   9:30-3:45pm Saturday - Sunday  Closed Events Walk In Office Hours Tues.  9:00AM-1:00PM Wed.  9:00AM-1:00PM Fri.  10:00AM-2:00PM Sit down with a financial wellness peer mentor to help you understand your personal finances. Peer mentors...

The UC Berkeley program accepts students in the humanities and social sciences (please see our MMUF website for specific majors and Mellon designated fields of study). As an undergraduate Mellon Fellow, benefits include academic year stipends of $3,600, two summer stipends of $3,900, travel and research grants, GRE preparation assistance, and up to $10,000 of undergraduate loan repayment. Application deadline for all materials is February 27, 2015.

Are you skipping meals? Eating less? Giving up food to pay for other expenses, such as rent? We can help! UC Berkeley strives to ensure that all students have access to nutritious food. We want you to be able to concentrate on your studies and not on how you'll pay for your next meal. Both undergraduate and graduate students may apply to our food assistance program, which may help fund an on-campus partial meal plan if you live in an apartment, or may provide additional funds if you live on or off campus and need food assistance during in-semester breaks. Applicants to the program are encouraged, and may be required, to attend a one-on-one financial counseling session. http://students.berkeley.edu/finaid/news/detail55.htm

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2013 This conference will help you gain financial independence and success. “Before I had a lot of fear about my finances and just avoided it because it was so overwhelming and now I have the courage to start getting them under control.” – 2012 Participant “This conference has changed my relationship and attitude towards money! I’m excited to start!” – 2012 Participant “Keep the conferences coming because they really help and inspire!” – 2012 Participant http://www.ywca-berkeley.org/financial-literacy/#conference

The Leadership Award ( alumni.berkeley.edu/leadership ) The original deadline was June 30, but because of a server crash, they have extended the deadline through this Friday, July 12. Please encourage any eligible student leaders to take advantage of the extended deadline and apply online. Application Link: https://alumni.berkeley.edu/services/scholarships/leadership-award/apply-now/current-cal-students Good Luck & GO BEARS!

Operational Excellence has sponsored a 6 month study of Berkeley's student financial systems with the goal of understanding how we can improve financial services for students. In order to make accurate recommendations, the team needs student feedback. There are many opportunities to provide feedback, including a survey, focus groups with free lunches, and usability studies in exchange for gift cards. The information you provide will remain confidential, and will help create a new and improved online financial view that better serves students. As long as you are a registered student, you qualify! Sign up today to help the university provide better resources to support you and your peers during your time at Cal! Learn more and sign up here: CFV Usability Study . For more information, or to speak with one of the team members directly, please contact betterbill@berkeley.edu .

Dear campus community: We are pleased to continue into its second year an ambitious campus program to support and nurture students who are committed to public service—one of the hallmarks of the Berkeley experience. Made possible by the generosity of Mimi Haas, and named in honor of her late husband, the Peter E. Haas Public Service Leaders Program seeks to grow a new generation of leaders devoted to serving society. Peter Haas was a legendary Cal alumnus and friend to UC Berkeley who was known for his deep commitment to helping others. The program will provide scholarships and leadership training for up to 20 undergraduates who are eligible for financial aid and demonstrate a commitment to public service. By cultivating student leaders, the program will have an ever-broader impact in helping those students to engage their peers in public service. This innovative program will provide need-based scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, reducing the financial contribution expected of ...

Summer Abroad - Arch 101 in Spain Info Session Still deciding if you want to apply? Come to one last information session and hear from the course instructor, Alex Salazar, about this amazing studio opportunity. Tuesday March 5th 5:00-6:00pm Wurster 305 Landscape Architecture Majors are welcome to apply: please come to this information session to speak to the professor about using your Ld Arch studio classes in place of the Arch100A/Arch100B prerequisites. The application is open, and spots are still available! Application Deadline: March 15 Admission is on a first come, first serve basis More information for Spain: http://studyabroad.berkeley.edu/berkeleyabroad/guardamar-de-segura There will also be an Arch 101 Studio in China: http://studyabroad.berkeley.edu/berkeleyabroad/china http://yunnanstudio2013.pbworks.com/w/page/61002494/FrontPage Financial Aid? For the Summer Abroad and Global Internships programs, there will be a scholarship in the amount of $1500 that we will automati...

EOP Achievement Award Application 2013 Contact cedugblog@gmail.com for a fillable pdf application if interested. The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) honors a select number of students each year with the EOP Achievement Award. This award recognizes students who have worked to achieve academic excellence while contributing exemplary community service on campus and/or in the surrounding community.  Achievement Award applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. Must be an EOP student, meeting ANY of the 3 criteria below:   a. Low income (Pell Grant or Dream Act Scholarship eligible as verified by Financial Aid)   b. First generation college student   c. Historically underrepresented student 2. Must have demonstrated leadership and service on campus and/or the community-at-large 3. Must have a minimum UCB cumulative grade point average of 3.0 4. Must have Junior or Senior standing by the beginning of the Spring 2013 semester Transfer Students Only: Must have c...

Apply by February 25 Still want to study abroad this summer or fall with the UC Education Abroad Program ? The application deadline has been extended to Monday, February 25 for select UCEAP options in 15 countries. Apply now for one of the programs below--UC credit and financial aid apply, and $1 million in UCEAP scholarships  are available. Argentina Intensive Spanish Language, Univ. of Belgrano Czech Republic Central European Studies France French& European Studies, UC Center Paris Language& Culture, UC Center Paris Univ. of Bordeaux Univ. of Lyon Germany Free Univ. Berlin Humboldt Univ. Berlin International Summer School, Free Univ. Berlin Technical Univ. Berlin Israel Ben-Gurion Univ. of the Negev The Hebrew Univ. of Jerusalem Italy Business& Economics, Univ. of Commerce Luigi Bocconi Language& Culture, UC Center Florence (Semester) Rome Through the Ages, UC Center Rome Univ. of Bologna Univ. of Padova Japan Language& Culture, Tsuru Univ. Global& Inter...

Financial Aid Advising in BSA Thanks to a special partnership between Berkeley Study Abroad and the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, financial aid counselors are now advising in the BSA office in 160 Stephens Hall. If you have questions about financial aid for study abroad, visit us for  drop-in advising  or email travelaid@berkeley.edu .  Photo Contest Winners Announced Berkeley Study Abroad has announced the winners of the 2012  Study Abroad Photo Contest . Winners were selected in the following categories "Landscapes," "People & Culture," and "Bears Abroad." To view the winning submissions, visit our photos page .  January EAP Application Deadline Berkeley Study Abroad is accepting applications for the  UC Education Abroad Program . Submit your application  by  Tuesday, January 3  for select summer and fall 2013 program options. 2013 Berkeley Abroad Programs Announced Study or int...