Environmentalists of Color Scholarship

What is the timeline of the Scholarship?

Applications Open: Monday, September 30, 2024

Applications Close: Friday, November 1, 2024

Winners Finalized by: Late November

Scholarships Processed by: Late December

Can I apply to both the TGIF Brian Gialketsis SERQueer Scholarship and the SERC Environmentalists of Color Scholarship?

Yes! You can apply to both and be awarded both. You are also welcome to use the same essays or answers in both applications as seems fit.

Who can I contact if I have any questions?

You can email serc@berkeley.edu with any and all questions! Please include [Sister Scholarships] in the subject line.

How will the scholarship be administered?

The SERC Team will administer the scholarship through CalLink. You will receive the scholarship as a check. Expect payment delays up to 1-2 months after scholarship award confirmation. Please contact us if you have any questions!

Who sits on the Scholarship Review Committee?

The 2023-2024 EOC Scholarship Review Committee will be comprised of representatives from SERC’s student staff, the Students of Color Environmental Collective, the UCB Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), and the Latinxs & the Environment Initiative, as well as past scholarship...

Can I still apply if I am not majoring in an environmental field?

Yes! We encourage anyone who is passionate about environmentalism to apply. We recommend checking out SERC if you’re interested in the eco-community at UC Berkeley!

Can we use old pieces of work to answer prompts, such as an essay I wrote for another scholarship or class?

Yes! Previous work used for other scholarships, other classes, or anywhere else will be accepted.

What does ‘of color’ mean?

While navigating the complexities and nuances of this question, SERC recognizes that being a “person of color” goes beyond just skin color, and can include an intersectional expanse of racial, ethnic, and cultural experiences and identities. If you identify as a “person of color,” we encourage you to apply.

Do I have to be a US Citizen?

No, applicants need not be a US Citizen or have a social security number to apply or to receive the scholarship award.