Our Programs
Our High Hopes Scholarship Programs help Berkeley public school graduates flourish in college and beyond.
Our Impact
BCS High Hopes Scholars graduate at 6x the national rate of their peers.
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Mentor a High Hopes Scholar during their four year college journey.
Our Mission
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 two programs support Berkeley public high school students attending four year universities or Berkeley City College with the intention of transferring to a four year university.
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Donations to our organization help us provide a powerful combination of financial assistance and mentoring—closing the opportunity gap for students in our community.
News & Announcements
Introducing the 2023 High Hopes Scholars and congratulations to our recent college graduates!
Colleen
August 18, 2023
