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Peter E. Haas Public Service Leaders

The Peter E. Haas Public Service Leaders Program provides need-based scholarships to undergraduate student leaders who have demonstrated a significant commitment to off-campus service activities. Students are eligible for awards up to $7,000 for the academic year, based on a combination of financial need and impact of project/service. The program engages students in a year-long training and support system to ensure their personal success in their service, including monthly trainings, reflective dialogues, and regular coaching/advising sessions with professional staff.

 

Haas Leaders Fall 2023

Supporters

Named in honor of legendary Cal alumnus Peter E. Haas, who was known for his deep compassion for helping others, the program seeks to grow a new generation of leaders committed to helping society.

Community Partners

Each year, Haas Leaders collaborate closely with community partners to build a mutually beneficial and reciprocal partnerships and projects. Examples of organizations that past and current Haas leaders have worked with include: Ahimsa Collective, Center for Domestic Peace, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity, ScholarMatch, and more. 

Important Dates

Application

Apply now!

Priority Deadline: Friday, March 21, 2025

Final Deadline: Friday, April 4, 2025

Virtual Info Sessions

All attendees must register with their UC Berkeley email. The Zoom link for each info session will be sent upon registration.

 

  • Thursday, March 13 (12:00-1:00p) via Zoom
  • Tuesday, March 18 (5:00-6:00p) via Zoom

In Person Info Sessions 

Joint Info Session with PSC Programs: Peter E. Haas Public Service Leaders, College Corps, and Alternative Breaks

 

Location: Public Service Center, Eshleman 218

  • Wednesday, February 26 (2:00-3:00p)
  • Friday, March 7 (1:00-2:00p) 

Interview Dates

April 21-24

Contact Information

Aileen Pagdanganan, Program Manager
aileen.pagdanganan@berkeley.edu

Haas Leaders

Haas Leader Orientation