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Our High Hopes Scholarship Programs help Berkeley public school graduates flourish in college and beyond.

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BCS High Hopes Scholars graduate at 5x the national rate of their peers.

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Berkeley Community Scholars empowers Berkeley youth who face racial, economic, and other barriers to achieving their college dreams by providing a unique experience of scholarships, advising, mentoring, and a community of support.

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Our three programs support Berkeley public high school students attending universities or community college with the intention of transferring to bachelors degree institutions.

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News & Announcements

  • 2024 Impact Report

Our scholars have flourished, transforming seeds of potential into accomplishments that will bear fruit for future generations. With the nurturing support of our community, they are paving the way toward a more equitable future for themselves and those who follow. At Berkeley Community Scholars, we are committed to our program model because it works—nearly 80%…

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  • Welcome 2024 Scholars!

Introducing the 2024 High Hopes Scholars and congratulations to our recent college graduates!

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  • 2024 Summer Celebration

In June, the Brower Center buzzed with excitement and joy as 100 scholars, families, staff, board members, and mentors gathered for our annual Summer Celebration.

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