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 Vision
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.
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.
News & Announcements
“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...
Sherry
November 21, 2022
Please join Berkeley Community Scholars for our 2022 Fall Fundraiser—an evening of community, conversation, and celebration.
Colleen
September 6, 2022