How to Apply to Schaeffer Fellowship

Missed the info session?

Email matsuicenter@berkeley.edu to request a recording of our 9/17/24 info session.

Application

The 2025 Schaeffer Fellowship application is due by Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 11:59pm. The application includes:

  • Brief questionnaire
  • Your plan to secure a summer internship
  • Two essay questions (250 words each)
  • Resume
  • Unofficial transcript(s) from all higher education institutions

Resume tips and sample resumes can be found on the Cal Career Center website.

Selection Process

Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a virtual interview (October 28 – October 31, 2024). Decisions will be released no earlier than Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (exact date subject to change). Applicants who are offered a place in the program must accept or decline by Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 11:59pm. Waitlisted students will be notified as spots become available.