2026 Astronaut Scholars UC Berkeley Campus Application
Campus deadline: Monday, March 2, 2026 at 12:00 noon
Please complete this form and upload the following documents:
• Personal statement (one page) • Resume/CV • Unofficial transcript(s) (from all colleges and universities attended)
Note: If nominated, you will also be asked to provide:
• Proof of U.S. citizenship • Financial Aid form verified by Financial Aid Office
Letters of nomination:
• Two letters of nomination (one from faculty member /PI who knows student well enough to identify a special drive or talent that foreshadows a creative career leading to the advancement of scientific knowledge and technology). Letters from graduate students will not be accepted. •Letters should be addressed to "Astronaut Scholars Selection Committee" and emailed directly to ourschol-coordinator@berkeley.edu by 12:00 noon on March 2, 2026.
Applicant name
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First Name
Last Name
Berkeley email
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example@berkeley.edu
Fall 2026 academic status (Junior, Senior, 5th-year Senior)
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Age
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Expected graduation (e.g., Spring 2027, Fall 2027, Spring 2028)
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Major(s)/Minor(s)
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Research area(s)
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Nominating PI's STEM department/academic program
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Is candidate related to nominating faculty/staff?
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Is candidate related to STEM faculty/staff on campus? If yes, add family member's department/academic program.
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Gender (male, female, rather not disclose, other)
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Ethnicity (Hispanic or Latino/a, Not Hispanic or Latino/a, rather not disclose)
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Race (list all that apply) (American Indian or Native Alaskan, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, White, Rather Not Disclose)
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Personal Statement (one page)
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CV/Resume
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Transcripts (Note: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at this stage of the selection process; Berkeley's nominees will be asked to provide official transcripts)
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