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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 6x the national rate of their peers.

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We envision a more equitable future in which our scholars, who embody the diversity, spirit and values of our community, achieve their aspirations and become more economically secure.

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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

  • Honoring the Life of Linda Osuorji

A note to the BCS community.

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  • 2023 High Hopes Program Applications Now Open!

Now accepting applications for the 2023 High Hopes Scholarship Programs.

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    December 1, 2022

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  • 2022 Impact Report

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead Here at Berkeley Community Scholars, we believe in holistic support. Our 2021-2022 Impact Report, released today, gives you an inside look at our four-tiered approach to supporting our scholars through...

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    November 21, 2022

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