EmailMe Form - BSP COMPASS Scholars Application 2026

BSP COMPASS Scholars Application 2026

YOU CANNOT SAVE YOUR PROGRESS ON THIS FORM.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU WRITE OUT YOUR ANSWERS ON A GOOGLE DOC, AND COPY AND PASTE WHEN YOU ARE READY TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION.

Deadline: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 10 am PST. Late submissions will not be considered.

Notes:
-COMPASS Activity Plan must be discussed with a BSP advisor before Feb 3rd.
-The likely program start date is Monday, May 18th, 2026 (updated information will be provided during the interview stage)

Name *
First Last
Student ID Number *
When did you join BSP? *
Semester and year (ex Spring 2025)
Birthday *
MM / DD / YYYY
Preferred Phone Number *
### - ### - ####
UC Berkeley email address *

Confirm your UC Berkeley email address
Alternate email address *

Confirm your alternative email address
What is the highest level of education attained by your parent/guardian #1 *
Highest level of education attained by parent/guardian #1 (If you selected Other)
What is the highest level of education attained by your parent/guardian #2 *
Highest level of education attained by parent/guardian #2 (If you selected Other)
Have you declared a major? *
Yes
No
Declared/Intended Major(s) *
(e.g., Biochemistry, Integrative Biology, MCB, Psychology, Public Health, Math, Engineering)
Have you declared a minor? *
Yes
No
Declared/Intended Minor(s)
Current Class Standing *
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Anticipated Semester and Year of Graduation *
Example: Spring 2028
Which college do you currently belong to? *
Letters & Science
College of Natural Resources
Engineering
Chemistry
Other
UC Berkeley Cumulative GPA *
Are you a transfer student? *
Yes
No
If you are a transfer student, please list the name of the institution you transferred from.
What next steps are you considering for the year immediately after graduation? (Select up to 3) *
Job or internship
MD
PhD program
MS/MA
MPH
MD/PhD
JD
MD/MPH
MBA
PhD-JD
I don't know
None
Other
What are your ultimate academic or professional goals? (Select up to 3) *
Working in the field without future degrees
MD
PhD
MS/MA
MPH
MD/PhD
JD
MD/MPH
MBA
PhD-JD
I don't know
None
Other
Are you planning to take any standardized tests before graduation (GRE, MCAT, pre-optometry, pre-dental, etc)? If yes, please indicate which test and when you intend to take the exam (semester and year). *
Financial Information
(This information is used to process initial payments for selected scholars)
Do you have any ongoing scholarships? *
Yes
No
Do you expect to receive financial aid through the University? *
Yes
No
Were you or are you currently eligible to receive Federal Pell Grant funding? *
Yes
No
Do you expect to accept everything that is offered in your financial aid package? In other words, do you expect to max out your financial aid and say yes to everything (grants, awards, scholarships, loans AND work study) that is offered? *
Yes
No
Lab Interests
Please review the Berkeley Stem Cell Center research project offerings here: https://tinyurl.com/COMPASS-mentors

Select three labs/projects that you are interested in. In a short statement, name the lab/project and explain why you would like to participate in each project.

It may help to reference the project number since some labs are offering multiple projects. *

Lab Choice 1

Lab Choice 2

Lab Choice 3

This information is used by the BSP Staff and COMPASS labs to match students with a mentor.
Which COMPASS Series events have you attended or watched this year? *
COMPASS Infosession (9/29/25)
Science of Stem Cells with Tommy Li (10/15/25)
Clinical Research Career Panel (11/4/25)
Application Tips and Activity Plan (11/19/25)
IDS C96 Course
MCB 15 Course
None of the above
Short Essay Questions
Please respond completely and thoughtfully to the following questions. Each question has a 300-word limit.

Write your answers in a separate document and then copy and paste them into the boxes so that you will have a copy of your essay submissions after you submit this form.
How would becoming a COMPASS Scholar advance your academic and/or career goals? *
300 word maximum
What do you currently know about regenerative medicine and stem cell research? What excites you about this type of science? *
300 word maximum
Having prior research experience is not required for this program. Describe any hands-on lab experience that you have had. For example, this experience can be in the lab section of a course, working in a lab at a work study job, or as a summer researcher in the lab/field. Describe the techniques, protocols, etc. that you learned to use. What did you learn about lab work that interests you? What did you learn about yourself in relation to doing lab work? *
300 word maximum
What potential challenges might you have fulfilling your commitment to the program over the next 2 years? What is your plan to manage these potential challenges? *
300 word maximum
How do you maintain connection with the BSP community? *
300 word maximum
Is there anything else you would like for us to know about you?
300 word maximum
Please upload a PDF of your unofficial transcript. Please name your files as LastName_FirstName_Transcript.pdf *
Please upload a PDF of your resume. Please name your files as LastName_FirstName_Resume. Example: Doe_Jane_Resume.pdf *
Please upload a PDF of your COMPASS Activity Plan. *
Which BSP Program Advisor did you meet with to review your COMPASS Activity Plan? *
Mariann
Ben
Memorandum of Understanding *
I understand that I am applying to a 1.5 year program which has required activities and courses during all academic semesters and full time research that needs to be conducted at Berkeley during the summers.
I understand that I am expected to attend COMPASS Scholars activities and meet all trainee program expectations.
I understand that I will interview with BSP COMPASS staff.
I understand that if I am selected to move forward, I will interview with potential labs (mid-March - early April).

Lab Choice 1
Lab Choice 2
Lab Choice 3

Financial Information

Lab Interests

Short Essay Questions