Berkeley Community Scholars | Advancing the Futures of Berkeley Youth

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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Become A Mentor

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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Apply to Our Programs

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.

Support Our Programs

Donations to our organization help us provide a powerful combination of financial assistance and mentoring—closing the opportunity gap for students in our community.