SET University and Tokarev Foundation offer a full scholarship for an MBA at UC Berkeley Haas business school, valued at $178,000

Requirements

All Ukrainian citizens are eligible to apply, regardless of their place of residence; there are no age restrictions.

Basic admission requirements for Berkeley include:

– Bachelor’s degree with an official translation of all academic transcripts;
– GMAT or GRE certificate;
– Proven English proficiency at C1 level (TOEFL/IELTS);
– 2 letters of recommendation: one from your current direct supervisor (if not possible, the reason must be explained in the application form). The second letter should be from someone who knows your work well: a former supervisor, founder, or mentor;
– Motivational essays;
– An informal requirement is at least 2 years of full-time professional experience.

Detailed admission requirements can be found on the Berkeley Haas website. Additional information for Ukrainian candidates is available at International Applicants.

Key Requirement from SET University and Tokarev Foundation

Applicants must have an idea that will impact the development of Ukraine’s technology sector through entrepreneurship, investment, scientific work, or education. Upon successful admission to Berkeley, the scholarship recipient will become an ambassador for the Ukrainian technology sector. This involves participation in SET University / Tokarev Foundation events (teaching or other forms of engagement), speaking at conferences, and public communication about their study experience.

About the Program

The MBA UC Berkeley Haas is a two-year program at the University of California, Berkeley, offering access to the Silicon Valley ecosystem, venture capital funds, technology companies, and an entrepreneurial community. Haas consistently ranks among the top 10 global MBA programs by Financial Times and Bloomberg.

How to Apply

Step 1 — Complete the preliminary application through the interest form. This is not yet an application to Berkeley, but merely an expression of interest to join the selection process. The interest form can be found at this link.

Step 2 — After submitting the interest form, the SET team will contact candidates, provide a complete list of Berkeley MBA requirements, and explain the timeline. The SET team offers free consultations regarding the admission process and selection criteria. The responsibility for gathering documents and applying to Berkeley lies entirely with the candidates.

Step 3 — The candidate independently submits their application to Berkeley. Upon successful confirmation of selection by the admissions committee, the Tokarev Foundation will cover this scholarship for tuition.

More details about the Berkeley business school program can be found at this link.

Deadlines

Official application deadlines for Berkeley Haas:

→ Round 1 — September 10, 2026;
→ Round 2 — January 7, 2027.

Deadlines for submitting the interest form for the SET University / Tokarev Foundation scholarship:

→ Round 1 — September 3, 2026;
→ Round 2 — December 31, 2026.